Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
René Froger cancels anniversary show due to illness but wants to perform with Toppers
Singer René Froger has canceled his December 18 anniversary show because his ongoing struggle with myositis prevents him from performing at his usual standard. He plans to prioritize his recovery and...
Kebab Amsterdam has a great excuse not to try their best, but thankfully doesn't use it
Kebab Amsterdam is a kebab shop located on the Ceintuurbaan that avoids the common trap of serving subpar food to its convenient, high-traffic customer base. The shop offers high-quality veal döner a...
What needs to change for you to feel safer?
A public discussion is being organized to address necessary changes to better protect women and girls against sexual harassment and violence. Residents are invited to participate and share their persp...
Editorial boards and journalists often face legal pressure
A survey of journalists and editorial boards in the Netherlands indicates that over half of journalists frequently face legal threats and intimidation in their professional work. These pressures, whic...
Two Saudi East-West pipeline pumping stations damaged
A drone attack from Iraq has damaged two pumping stations on a major Saudi Arabian oil pipeline, forcing a temporary closure. The disruption has resulted in cancelled oil shipments to at least two Eur...
Mauritshuis must return painting to heirs, says Minister Letschert
Minister Letschert has mandated that the Mauritshuis museum return a 17th-century painting to the heirs of art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. The decision aligns with a Restitutions Committee report conf...
Podcast | Grief over Ben Saunders and sister Diana prompts reaction from Charles
This podcast episode, hosted by Lara Zevenberg, Michiel Vos, and Roos de Ridder, covers the latest entertainment news. The discussion includes reactions following the grief expressed by Ben Saunders a...
New housing targets at risk due to power grid limitations: ‘We have major concerns’
Approximately 300,000 planned new homes in the Netherlands are currently stalled due to severe capacity constraints on the national electricity grid. Industry leaders warn that these grid issues, comb...
Teylers Museum in Haarlem acquires early drawing by Adriaen de Vries
The Teylers Museum in Haarlem has acquired a rare early drawing by the Dutch sculptor Adriaen de Vries. Believed to date from the early 1580s, the piece depicts a reclining female nude and is consider...
British politicians investigate UK's Eurovision failure
British politicians are investigating the United Kingdom's recent poor performance at the Eurovision Song Contest to understand why the country consistently ranks near the bottom. The committee plans ...
Once students in Amsterdam, Schutte and Gulikers hunt for Damloop victory on Sunday
Former Amsterdam students Noah Schutte and Jennifer Gulikers are aiming to win their respective categories as the fastest Dutch finishers at the upcoming Dam tot Damloop. Both athletes, who have stron...
Politics on the Amstel: Is Amsterdam out of money and where was Halsema during Budget Day?
Amsterdam has unveiled its budget for the coming year, leading to concerns about whether the city can afford its planned investments. Local political commentators are analyzing the impact of these fin...
ABN AMRO labor negotiations halted over disagreement on mandatory office days
Labor negotiations at ABN AMRO have stalled as unions reject the bank's proposal to mandate office attendance for 50 percent of working hours within the collective agreement. Both parties remain divid...
Daan Schuurmans debunks Sinterklaas rumors: 'I know who will do it'
Actor Daan Schuurmans has officially denied speculation that he will replace Stefan de Walle as the new Sinterklaas. While he confirmed he knows who will take over the iconic role, the broadcaster NTR...
Nazi-looted art returned to Goudstikker heir, this time from the Mauritshuis in The Hague
The Dutch government has ordered the return of a 17th-century painting from the Mauritshuis to the heirs of Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker. Investigation confirmed the piece was looted by the N...
Cabinet must find more funds to inform public about right to social assistance
The Dutch government must find a new way to fund its 30 million euro proactive social assistance program after a proposed budget cut to child-related allowances failed to gain support. This initiative...
A44 closed this weekend for viaduct work, and it won't be the last time
The A44 highway is partially closed this weekend for essential maintenance work on the Hoofdvaartviaduct near Abbenes, causing potential 30-minute delays. Further closures are scheduled for late Novem...
Thomas wanted to work two evenings in hospitality, now he is co-owner of three businesses
Thomas Voorn, who initially planned to work only two nights a week at an Amsterdam restaurant, has become a co-owner of three local hospitality businesses. Despite a non-linear career path that includ...
Fatbike rider who crashed into tram with 2-year-old son on Hugo de Grootplein sentenced to community service
A man has been sentenced to community service after ignoring a red light and crashing his fatbike into a tram at Amsterdam's Hugo de Grootplein, causing his young son to suffer a skull fracture and br...
We are making our buildings increasingly sustainable
Building sustainability is being improved through the installation of solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation. These measures, including green roofs and facades, are designed to prepare buildings for...