Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sewage leak in Landelijk Noord was massive: nearly fifteen Olympic swimming pools worth of waste leaked into nature
Waternet has confirmed that a massive sewage leak on August 30 released 36,000 cubic meters of waste into Landelijk Noord, enough to fill nearly fifteen Olympic swimming pools. Local residents and far...
Odido CEO 'very happy' company did not pay ransom to hackers after data breach
Odido CEO Soren Abildgaard stated he is satisfied with the decision not to pay a ransom to hackers who stole the personal data of 6.2 million customers. Although the refusal led the group ShinyHunters...
People with prosthetics can now safely ride Efteling attractions
Efteling has introduced a new safety strap called SafeStrap, developed by TU Delft, that allows guests with prosthetics to keep them on during certain thrill rides. This initiative, created in collabo...
Edsilia Rombley cancels performances after appendicitis surgery
Dutch singer Edsilia Rombley has canceled her upcoming performances after undergoing successful surgery for appendicitis. She remains positive about her recovery and plans to continue with her career,...
Flowerbikeman returns to Florida after 20 years in Amsterdam: "Sad, ashamed and failed"
Warren Gregory, known as the Flowerbikeman, is leaving the Netherlands after twenty years to return to Florida following issues with his residence status. The artist, who became a well-known figure fo...
Oasis speaks for the first time: is rock's greatest sibling rivalry truly over?
The Gallagher brothers of the band Oasis have appeared to resolve their legendary sibling rivalry in a new documentary titled Don’t Look Back in Anger. Following this reconciliation, anticipation is...
Europe breaks free from Russia, but clean energy lags behind
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU introduced the RepowerEU plan to reduce fossil fuel dependence and boost sustainable energy projects. While direct imports have dropped, the European Cou...
Public Prosecution Service demands new sentence for man who stabbed his father to death in Southeast home
Prosecutors are seeking a 16-year prison sentence for a man accused of murdering his father in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost apartment in March 2024. The suspect claims the act was committed in self-defense d...
Thanks to one video, Ilse DeLange is suddenly a hit with a young audience: why old songs are breaking through again on TikTok
The 2008 song So Incredible by Ilse DeLange has become a massive hit again after a viral TikTok trend, landing the track in the top 10 on Spotify in the Netherlands. The revival, spurred by influencer...
Brussels targets rental platforms like Airbnb to tackle housing shortages
The European Commission is proposing new legislation to grant city mayors greater authority to regulate short-term rental platforms like Airbnb to combat housing shortages. The plan aims to provide lo...
Gen Z must work more, says VVD parliamentary leader Ruben Brekelmans: We won't make it on three days
VVD parliamentary leader Ruben Brekelmans has urged a return to the five-day workweek, arguing that the Netherlands cannot function effectively if Gen Z professionals only work three or four days. Fur...
Brekelmans wants FNV at the table but snipes: 'They had to go on vacation for weeks'
VVD politician Brekelmans has publicly criticized the FNV trade union for opposing labor reforms and advocating for a 32-hour workweek. He argues that such policies hinder national economic goals and ...
Latin festival Pal Mundo bankrupt, new edition already planned for 2027
The Latin and Caribbean music festival Pal Mundo has filed for bankruptcy, leaving the future of its planned 2027 edition in doubt. Curator Macy Weij is currently investigating the causes of the failu...
Actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offenses
Actor Noel Clarke has been formally charged with sexual offenses following a year-long investigation into misconduct allegations made by twenty women in 2021. The fifty-year-old, known for his roles i...
Wine, wine and more wine! 7 wine bars in Haarlem
Haarlem features a diverse selection of wine bars that offer everything from self-service tasting experiences to high-end French and Italian dining pairings. Whether seeking sustainable organic wines ...
Jumbo breaks with holy principle of founder Karel van Eerd: ‘Times have changed’
Jumbo CEO Jesper Højer has reported a revenue increase to 6 billion euros for the first half of the year. To improve the supermarket chain's performance, Højer has moved away from a core principle e...
In pictures | Norwegian citizens and royals bid farewell to King Harald
Norwegian citizens and royals have gathered to pay their final respects to King Harald. The funeral proceedings took place amidst public mourning and significant international attendance, following th...
Armed robbery at convenience store on Van der Pekstraat
An armed man attempted to rob a convenience store on Van der Pekstraat in Amsterdam-Noord late at night by threatening an employee with a knife. The suspect fled empty-handed after dropping the cash r...
Brussels allows unlimited short-term rentals, unlike Dutch municipalities
The European Commission has proposed new legislation allowing cities to restrict commercial short-term rentals while protecting the right of residents to rent out their primary homes. This creates a p...
Schellingwouderbrug refuses to close, Amsterdam-Noord now completely inaccessible for cyclists
The Schellingwouderbrug in Amsterdam remained stuck open for half an hour today due to a technical failure, causing major traffic delays. The malfunction was particularly impactful because public tran...