Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Can grieving parents Laurel and Eli save their son in Chloe Benjamin’s ‘duoversum’?
In Chloe Benjamin's novel Onderstroom, grieving parents Laurel and Eli reunite at an Antarctic research station to investigate a mysterious portal that may offer a chance to prevent their son's death....
Rachel Cusk's new novel is fascinating, radical and utterly unpleasant
Rachel Cusk's new novel, Leven van M, explores the intersection of identity and performance through the story of a writer documenting a famous actress. The book utilizes a complex, experimental narrat...
Conflict studies lecturer Lodewijk van Oord (49) wrote a book on the stories and myths of Palestine and Israel: We need new and better stories
Conflict studies lecturer Lodewijk van Oord has authored a new book titled Staat van verbeelding, which explores the complex history, myths, and narratives surrounding Palestine and Israel. Van Oord e...
Wavin' Flag rapper K'naan acquitted of sexual assault
Musician K'naan has been acquitted of sexual assault charges due to a lack of sufficient evidence, despite the judge expressing skepticism regarding his defense. The artist, known for the hit song Wav...
Massive layoff wave at Amsterdam municipality: 2500 full-time jobs at risk, internal document reveals
The Amsterdam municipality plans to cut 2,500 full-time jobs by 2030 as part of a 300 million euro reorganization effort. Internal documents outline significant staffing reductions across numerous dep...
30 percent of Rob Jetten's social media posts are AI-written
An investigation by de Volkskrant found that 30 percent of social media posts from Rob Jetten and the D66 party have been generated by artificial intelligence since June 2025. The use of AI extends to...
Internal list reveals: here is where Amsterdam's civil service is making cuts
The Amsterdam municipal government plans to cut 2500 jobs and reduce costs by 300 million euros by 2030 to increase organizational efficiency. These reductions will primarily affect various internal d...
Nieuw-West district politicians oppose shelter in Sloten, suggest Race Planet building
Local politicians in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district are opposing a proposed shelter for individuals with addiction and psychiatric issues, citing concerns over potential negative impacts on residenti...
Basic-Fit buys clubs in Germany and Austria for 26 million
Basic-Fit has acquired 26 fitness clubs across Austria and Germany for 26 million euros. The company plans to rebrand these locations to match its existing club model and strengthen its market presenc...
Australian insect species named after Taylor Swift
A newly discovered group of insect species has been named Swiftiephylus in honor of Taylor Swift, with specific species referencing her albums. Researcher Sarah Schroeder aims to use the tribute to pr...
Devastating clear-cutting in Malaysia, but RWE and NEA call biomass ‘sustainable’
Energy giant RWE faces criticism for sourcing biomass from Malaysian forests where clearing has caused severe environmental and social disruption. Although the Dutch Emissions Authority identified iss...
Billy Joel underwent brain surgery after neurological condition: 'I'm still here'
Billy Joel underwent brain surgery to install a shunt after a neurological condition negatively affected his memory and balance. The singer cancelled his recent tour dates on medical advice, as perfor...
Minister questions two years of continued wage payment during illness
Dutch Minister Aartsen is considering limiting mandatory wage payments during sickness to six months to incentivize faster returns to the labor market and reduce costs for employers. While the proposa...
The bodies lie frozen stiff, waiting for the day they might be brought back to life
Ewout Genemans explores extreme life-extension practices, including cryogenics at the Alcor facility in the United States and biohacking techniques like strict dietary regimens. The documentary highli...
Manufacturing shows best growth figures in four years
Dutch industrial production surged by 9 percent in July compared to the previous year, marking the sector's strongest growth in four years. This record-high output is driven by increased foreign deman...
Dutch manufacturing growth hits four-year high in July
Dutch industrial production reached an all-time high in July, recording a 1.6 percent increase from the previous month. The growth was driven largely by strong foreign demand, particularly from the Ge...
Mental healthcare sector calls on Halsema: Adjust funding to better support homeless people with addictions
The Dutch mental healthcare association is urging the national government to reform current funding and care structures to better support homeless individuals with complex addiction and psychiatric is...
Italy overtakes US as destination for Dutch exports
Dutch exports to the United States dropped by 25 percent in the first half of 2026, largely due to new US import tariffs and supply chain constraints. As a result, Italy has overtaken the United State...
Kristian (15) can barely use Haarlem playgrounds due to his disability
Fifteen-year-old Kristian, who lives with severe disabilities, is unable to use most playgrounds in Haarlem due to a lack of suitable equipment. His mother is advocating for greater accessibility so t...
Province destroys fewer yellow-legged hornet nests, beekeeper fears consequences
The province of Noord-Holland has stopped removing all yellow-legged hornet nests, opting only to clear those considered dangerous to the public or protected nature areas. Local beekeepers warn that t...