Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How did the Noord water main break? Investigation into pipe material and similar pipes
Waternet is investigating a major sewage pipe rupture in Amsterdam Noord that resulted in the discharge of 40,000 cubic meters of wastewater and significant environmental damage. The inquiry aims to d...
How could the North water main break? Investigation into pipe material and similar pipes
Waternet is conducting an investigation into a major water main break at Zuiderzeeweg in Amsterdam that resulted in 40,000 cubic meters of wastewater polluting the local environment. Authorities are e...
Elon Musk furious over 'his' documentary and threatens legal action
Elon Musk has threatened legal action against the producers and distributors of a new documentary that premiered at the Venice Film Festival, labeling the film a biased attack. The documentary include...
UAE seeks stronger ties with Europe and invests 40 billion in Germany
The United Arab Emirates has pledged a 40 billion euro investment in Germany to strengthen economic and strategic ties between the two nations. This new commitment, which includes an investment counci...
Employers want to overhaul collective labor agreements: 'Invest now, more wage room later'
Dutch employer organizations are calling for a change in collective labor agreement negotiations by prioritizing productivity-boosting investments over automatic wage increases linked to inflation. Th...
More bankruptcies in August than a year ago, hospitality sector hit hardest
Bankruptcies in the Netherlands increased to 304 in August, marking a rise compared to both the previous month and the same period last year. The hospitality and industrial sectors were identified as ...
Pest control active at Spinoza campus, possible camera surveillance to follow
Management at the Spinoza campus in Amsterdam-Zuidoost has hired pest control to address a severe rat infestation caused by illegal waste dumping. The city is currently investigating the potential use...
Joanie and Pieter are court ushers: "The oil in the machinery of justice"
Court ushers Joanie Zeën and Pieter Peters provide essential support and maintain order within the Amsterdam District Court. During the Week of the Rule of Law, they highlighted their daily responsib...
Suspect (41) takes off his shoes during burglary and puts on exclusive Nikes, but it gives him away
A 41-year-old repeat offender is on trial for a series of burglaries in Mijdrecht and Amsterdam after DNA evidence from his abandoned shoes linked him to the scene. Despite his claims of innocence, th...
CNV demands 3 to 5.5 percent wage increase in new collective agreements: Workers must not foot the bill again
The Dutch trade union CNV is demanding wage increases of 3 to 5.5 percent in upcoming collective labor agreement negotiations to keep pace with inflation and productivity growth. The union is also see...
Review: Anatomy of a Brief Romance – the emotional directness of this personal album feels childlike and fails to linger
Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke explores his personal life and a recent breakup in his raw, autobiographical seventh album, Anatomy of a Brief Romance. The record features a synth-pop production styl...
Review: Beethoven – The Last Three Sonatas, by Mitsuko Uchida: the piano sings, wrings, grates, and gleams
Pianist Mitsuko Uchida has released a new live recording of Beethoven's last three piano sonatas, captured during a performance in Tokyo. The artist continues her exploration of these complex works, w...
City poet Ellen Deckwitz on Museum Het Schip: ‘Not just a repository, but a gift’
Human Assholes review: ambitious and adventurous, but sometimes too much
Personal Trainer, led by Amsterdam-based musician Willem Smit, has released their ambitious third album titled Human Assholes. While the record showcases an impressive blend of musical genres and styl...
Stroopwafels on Muntplein, space cake and plastic tulips: Amsterdammers go undercover to inspect city center shops: ‘That stroopwafel smell makes me sick’
Residents in Amsterdam have initiated an effort to monitor and report tourist-focused shops, leading to 29 official enforcement requests over the past year. Local authorities have responded by issuing...
Ingrid (59) and Rivka (19): ‘I was allowed to go out early, my parents were very chill about it, unlike the parents of many of my friends’
Ingrid and her daughter Rivka share their perspectives on growing up and raising a child in Amsterdam. Their discussion covers the balance between parental leniency and the boundaries established duri...
Good news for savers: interest rates are rising slightly
Savers in the Netherlands are benefiting from rising interest rates following the European Central Bank's decision to increase its base rates. While major banks continue to offer relatively low return...
They were in complete agreement with Donny Roelvink, the five thirty-somethings in the trendy Amsterdam clothing store
How did Amsterdam deal with the shock of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the days that followed?
Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, the city of Amsterdam was plunged into shock as the events dominated news and public life. The aftermath saw the cancellation of local e...
It was such a mess in the Staatsliedenbuurt that Mayor Van Thijn was convicted of mismanagement by a people's tribunal
The Staatsliedenbuurt neighborhood in Amsterdam faced rapid, low-quality industrial expansion in the late 19th century, later suffering from decay and squatting after residents moved to suburban areas...