Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
'I am here, but my soul is there': Maila Ahmad travels to the Kurdistan she never knew
Maila Ahmad, director of the Amsterdam Kurdish Film Festival, travels to the various regions of Kurdistan to explore her heritage for her new documentary series. Despite concerns from her parents rega...
Money has to come from somewhere in Brussels: new European taxes firmly on the table
Brussels is proposing new levies on plastics, carbon emissions, and parcel deliveries to generate independent revenue for the European Union. Critics argue these measures could act as a gateway to cen...
Willet-Holthuysen museum exhibition exposes financing of Surinamese plantations
A new exhibition at Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores the historical connections between the canal house and the financing of colonial plantations in Suriname. The project reveals how forme...
Car completely burned out in Reinaldapark Haarlem
A car was completely destroyed in a fire at the Reinaldapark in Haarlem during the early hours of the morning. Police are currently investigating the cause of the blaze and have not ruled out the poss...
Trend break: after 20 years, the number of freelancers is suddenly falling sharply, and they are quickly finding permanent jobs
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands has declined sharply for the first time in twenty years, largely attributed to stricter tax enforcement against disguised employment. Most of the...
Number of creditors of bankrupt hardware wholesaler continues to rise, and that is far from all
Hardware wholesaler GS Interfer has seen its creditor list grow to 107 parties, with total debts exceeding 7 million euros. Following three years of consistent financial losses and operational failure...
Four hornet nests in Haarlem: beekeepers seek funding for removal
Local beekeepers in Haarlem have identified four invasive hornet nests that threaten the regional bee population. Because government authorities are not providing financial aid, the beekeepers have st...
Netherlands wants to save emergency oil reserves, but pressure to release more grows
The Netherlands is resisting international pressure to release additional strategic oil reserves, arguing that these should be used only for severe supply crises rather than managing global prices. Wh...
Pieter's warning about empty shelves came true, but: 'Was surprised they had no backup'
Researcher Pieter Zwaan predicted potential food supply chain issues in the Netherlands earlier this year. His warnings were confirmed on Monday when Albert Heijn stores quickly faced empty shelves, h...
What Ajax coach Míchel must do in Croatia to get his team back on track
Ajax heads into the start of the Conference League main phase facing multiple tactical and personnel issues. Coach Míchel Sánchez must urgently address these problems to improve the team's performan...
After more than a century, the monumental period room returns to the Herengracht
An art historian has brought a rare 18th-century neoclassical interior back to Amsterdam, where he plans to restore it within his historic canal house. The project is supported by local heritage organ...
US states sue OpenAI over harm to children
Multiple American states are suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT encourages self-harm and provides dangerous advice to children. These lawsuits argue that the company is misleading the public and fail...
Celine Dion gets her own Barbie doll based on 1998 Oscars performance
Mattel has released a limited edition Barbie doll inspired by Céline Dion's iconic 1998 Oscars performance, complete with her signature gown and heart-shaped necklace. This announcement follows the s...
Fire started on street in Floradorp, large police presence
A fire was intentionally set in the Floradorp district of Amsterdam, leading to significant civil unrest and clashes between local youths and authorities. The situation escalated to the point where em...
Tense atmosphere after street arson in Noord, riot police deployed
A tense situation unfolded in Amsterdam-Noord after a fire was set in the street and emergency services were obstructed by locals. Police eventually deployed the Mobiele Eenheid to clear the area, all...
NET5 program Buzz cancelled: 'Not the development we had hoped for'
Talpa is canceling the NET5 entertainment program Buzz on October 23 because it failed to achieve satisfactory viewership numbers. Although the show gained traction through short clips on social media...
Jörgen Raymann (60) returns to the theater: 'I no longer have to be that aggrieved man all the time'
Comedian Jörgen Raymann has returned to the theater after a hiatus since 2019 with his new show, Bigi Yari. The 60-year-old artist noted that his perspective has shifted, opting for a milder, more pe...
Empty shelves show the Netherlands is poorly prepared for a major cyber threat
A recent IT incident at Albert Heijn exposed the Netherlands' susceptibility to cyber threats, leading to calls for improved digital resilience and better contingency planning. Experts urge organizati...