Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Public Prosecution Service: PVV MP's remarks about Amsterdam community police officer are not criminal
The Public Prosecution Service has decided not to investigate PVV MP Marjolein Faber for comments made about an Amsterdam community police officer. Authorities concluded that Faber's questioning of th...
Part of Haarlemmerdijk closed for 18 months due to construction
A lengthy construction project beginning October 26 will disrupt the Haarlemmerdijk area of Amsterdam until January 2028. The multi-phase work will cause temporary utility service interruptions and lo...
A pious painting by an anything but pious painter
The painter Cornelis Bega, who was known for his wild lifestyle and disownment by his father, remains a figure of intrigue due to his contrasting artistic output. Despite his reputation, one of his mo...
Court wants further investigation in case against former Jumbo CEO Van Eerd
The court of appeal has instructed the Public Prosecution Service to expand the case file against former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd by adding new documents and hearing additional witnesses. Van Eerd, wh...
UWV halts 55 million euro IT project: 'Not enough confidence'
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV has terminated its 55 million euro digital matching project after five years, citing a lack of confidence in the program's success. While the software provider ...
Textile hub for sustainable fashion to open in former printing plant near Sloterdijk: 'Eventually this should become the norm'
A new sustainable fashion center known as the Textielhub has opened in a former printing facility near Amsterdam's Sloterdijk district. This industrial location allows eco-friendly textile companies t...
James McAvoy had near-death experience after failed medical procedure
Actor James McAvoy narrowly escaped death in 2017 after a lung biopsy led to a collapsed lung and a severe infection. Following weeks of hospitalization and a final invasive surgery, he successfully c...
Ships on the IJssel again restricted to one-way traffic due to water levels
Rijkswaterstaat has reinstated one-way traffic for ships on the IJssel due to water levels falling back below 1.45 meters. The measure, caused by ongoing drought, forces vessels from Germany to take a...
Starter loan funds drying up due to rising house prices
Rising house prices in the Netherlands have exhausted municipal starter loan funds as first-time buyers increasingly require higher loan amounts. Mortgage advisors are now advocating for a stable, nat...
Concerns over ending emergency care in Hoofddorp? Information evening draws few visitors
The Spaarne Gasthuis hospital plans to centralize 24-hour emergency care in Haarlem-Zuid by 2033, effectively closing the emergency department in Hoofddorp. Despite significant public and political ba...
Jade Anna not looking for a new relationship for now after split with Kenneth Taylor
Influencer Jade Anna has decided to remain single following her recent breakup with footballer Kenneth Taylor. She aims to prioritize self-discovery and learn to be content on her own instead of seeki...
Documentary Imago shows that being 'different' is not valued in the Georgian region
Filmmaker Déni Oumar Pitsaev explores his identity in the documentary Imago, which chronicles his attempt to build a treehouse in Georgia near his Chechen roots. The film questions his sense of belon...
L’Inconnue review: in Eva’s body, David can finally escape himself – but can he move on with his life?
In the film L'Inconnue, directed by Arthur Harari, a forty-year-old man named David wakes up in the body of a woman. Rather than a comedy, the film is described as a film noir that explores themes of ...
The Beloved has an eye for the nuances often lost in stories about workplace abuse of power
The film The Beloved explores complex themes of past trauma and strained family relationships. It follows a renowned director who casts his estranged daughter in his latest project, forcing them to co...
Brand New Landscape is a film about loss, but big feelings remain unspoken
Debut director Yuiga Danzuka explores the theme of loss in his new film, Brand New Landscape. The narrative focuses primarily on the atmosphere and circumstances surrounding the experience of loss rat...
Director on Youri: ‘I immediately saw the chemistry between Joes Brauers and Georgian actor Levan Gelbakhiani’
Director Sander Burger discusses his film Youri, which explores the profound friendship between Russian concert pianist Youri Egorov and author Jan Brokken. The film highlights the emotional impact of...
This successful version of Sense and Sensibility results in lots of sighing, nervous giggling, and light hysteria
This recent adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel Sense and Sensibility offers a naturalistic and skillful take on the story. The film's portrayal of the characters' emotions has elicited reaction...
Chatterbox Roderik connects people with each other
Roderik Schaepman has launched the Week of the Conversation, an initiative aimed at encouraging social interaction to combat loneliness and declining communication skills. By setting up designated spa...
Minor arrested after fire at shelter for young asylum seekers in Aerdenhout
A fire occurred at a shelter for underage asylum seekers in Aerdenhout on Sparrenlaan, leading to the safe evacuation of all residents. Police have arrested a minor suspected of arson, though no injur...
Haarlemmerdijk partially closed for 18 months due to construction work
Starting October 26, the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam will undergo a long-term pipe replacement project that will last until January 2028. The work will cause significant traffic diversions and tempora...