Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Apple becomes second company ever to be worth more than $5 trillion
Apple has become the second company in history to close a trading day with a market value exceeding 5 trillion dollars. This milestone arrives during a leadership transition as John Ternus prepares to...
Nour’s favorites: ‘I’d actually rather keep this place to myself’
Marketing professional Nour Mens shares seven of her favorite dining and leisure spots in Amsterdam. Her recommendations focus on places with strong Asian influences, cozy atmospheres, and high-qualit...
Maarten van der Weijden finds book about farewell strange: 'Euphoria, but also suffering'
Olympic champion Maarten van der Weijden has released a candid book documenting his past decade, covering his battle with leukemia, his fundraising success, and his challenging swimming endurance even...
Famous farmer Ayoub is getting married: 'Happiest farmer on earth'
Popular farmer and television personality Ayoub has announced his engagement on social media while maintaining the privacy of his partner. Currently living in Morocco where he is establishing his own ...
The fall of the Oostmeijer wall
In 1877, the demolition of houses for a new horse-drawn tram line resulted in the mysterious survival of a single wall. This wall belonged to Meindert Oostmeijer and remained standing even as the rest...
Hilary Swank pregnant with third child: 'This project is coming in December'
Actress Hilary Swank has announced she is pregnant with her third child and expects the baby to arrive in December. She currently shares twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, whom she married in 2...
Who will be Ajax's alternative to Tolu up front? Míchel faces multiple dilemmas ahead of Split trip
Ajax is dealing with tactical and personnel issues as they prepare for the Conference League main phase, specifically regarding the absence of striker Tolu. Coach Míchel Sánchez is working to resolv...
Dyantha Brooks had panic attacks: 'I was everything I never wanted to be'
Presenter Dyantha Brooks has spoken out about her struggle with panic attacks linked to past traumas, including her father's stroke and witnessing a suicide. Through therapy, she identified inherited ...
YouTube to label AI-generated music for users
YouTube is introducing labels for music tracks that are primarily generated using artificial intelligence to ensure greater transparency for its audience. The new policy, which is already appearing on...
Too Good To Go adds plants and shampoo to its magic boxes
The anti-waste platform Too Good To Go is expanding its 'Magic Box' offerings beyond food to include items like plants, shampoo, and home goods. Since its launch in the Netherlands eight years ago, th...
Pair of hand-painted Nike Air Force 1s neck suspect: DNA found on abandoned Valentinos
A 41-year-old man was sentenced to a two-year rehabilitation measure after DNA on a pair of discarded shoes linked him to an Amsterdam burglary. Although the court acquitted him of other local crimes ...
Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco becomes a mother for the second time
Kaley Cuoco and her partner Tom Pelphrey have welcomed their second daughter, named Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. The actress shared the news on social media, marking the addition to a family that...
Liveblog cyber crisis at Albert Heijn | Many empty shelves remain and online orders down, but fresh produce stock slowly being replenished
Albert Heijn is experiencing ongoing product shortages and service disruptions due to a recent cybersecurity incident that forced the company to take its systems offline. While distribution centers ar...
AI company Anthropic sees revenue jump ahead of IPO
AI developer Anthropic has experienced a sharp increase in revenue, reporting 11.6 billion dollars in the second quarter and achieving adjusted profitability in the third. The company is preparing for...
New unrest surrounding Ajax fans in Split: nearly sixty arrests after overnight confrontations
Nearly sixty people were arrested in Split following violent clashes between Ajax and Hajduk Split supporters ahead of their Conference League match. Prior to the overnight unrest, eighteen Ajax fans ...
Video | Coen from the Coen & Sander Show lands light aircraft solo at Teuge
Coen Swijnenberg from the Coen & Sander Show successfully piloted and landed a small aircraft at Teuge Airport. The flight was a special gift from his co-host, Sander Lantinga, to celebrate the show's...
Elise van der Horst and Hedwiges Maduro split, singer already has a new love
Singer Elise van der Horst and former footballer Hedwiges Maduro have separated after seven years as a couple, ending a relationship that began following twelve years of friendship. Van der Horst conf...
A9 towards Amstelveen completely closed due to accident, six tow trucks deployed
The A9 motorway toward Amstelveen is currently closed near the Rottepolderplein junction following a multi-vehicle accident. Emergency responders are on-site with six tow trucks to manage the wreckage...
Navigation company TomTom cuts about 200 jobs
Navigation company TomTom is eliminating approximately 200 jobs as part of a restructuring effort to streamline management and improve operational agility. The company is pivoting its focus toward aut...
Many freelancers find new jobs in other sectors
The number of self-employed professionals in the Netherlands decreased by 131,000 between late 2024 and mid-2026 as more individuals exited the sector for traditional employment. Many of these former ...