Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cyclist injured after collision with regional bus in Heemstede
A cyclist was hospitalized with unknown injuries after colliding with a regional bus in Heemstede on Wednesday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident, which temporarily disrupted traffic on ...
Klarna collection fees for late payers are not a business model, committee rules
The financial complaints institute Kifid has ruled that collection fees are not a core part of Klarna's business model after the company provided accounting evidence. Although Klarna won this specific...
Dredging for a safe City Swim: "You can now walk on the bottom without getting hurt"
Crews are clearing debris from Amsterdam's canal route to ensure participant safety during this Sunday's City Swim event. The swim, which aims to raise money for ALS research, will host over 3,300 par...
American feminist Gloria Steinem (92) has died
American feminist and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at age 92 after a life dedicated to advocacy and writing. She gained national fame in the 1960s for exposing systemic sexism and became a defin...
Media watchdog wants minister to reconsider ON! recognition after Hitler segment
The Dutch Media Authority has urged the government to revoke the broadcasting license of ON! after a controversial segment featuring positive comments about a Hitler speech. Following two formal sanct...
Dutch Media Authority loses confidence in Ongehoord Nederland
The Dutch Media Authority has lost confidence in the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland following a broadcast that featured a speech by Adolf Hitler. The regulator has submitted an investigation report t...
DNB to cut 290 jobs: Forced redundancies unavoidable
De Nederlandsche Bank is cutting 290 jobs, or 12 percent of its workforce, to save over 70 million euros as part of a major restructuring effort. The cuts are a response to recent financial losses and...
Merel Westrik becomes new host of The Great Top 2000 Quiz
Merel Westrik has been named the new co-host of The Great Top 2000 Quiz, where she will work alongside Leo Blokhuis. The updated competition features celebrities facing off in a weekly format, leading...
Video | How Marieke said goodbye to Mattie on the Qmusic morning show
Marieke has said goodbye to her co-host Mattie ahead of the launch of the new Qmusic morning show, Hey Mattie!, which is scheduled to premiere on September 7.
Embarrassing message from De Jonge: MPs had to be 'punished in the afterlife'
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge apologized during a parliamentary hearing after private messages revealed he expressed strong contempt for MPs and cabinet colleagues during the Covid-19 crisis. H...
Putters at corona hearing: 'I quickly realized it was a multi-faceted crisis'
Former Health Minister Hugo de Jonge testified before a parliamentary committee regarding his conduct and communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing exposed private messages where he dis...
Simple Minds release new album and head to Ziggo Dome next year
Simple Minds is set to release a new album titled Sacrosanct and has announced a world tour that includes a stop at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Tickets for the Dutch concert will go on sale on Septem...
SP holds free Festival for Equality in Haarlem
The Socialist Party is hosting its third annual Festival for Equality in Haarlem's Nelson Mandelapark on September 5th. The free event features live music, guest speakers, and booths from various soci...
The favorite spots of Amsterdam's Grannies: 'At this market, we got gifts everywhere'
The stars of the television series De Grannies van Amsterdam have revealed their favorite spots across the city, ranging from lively markets to tranquil parks and museums. These local recommendations ...
Restaurants in Noord and school in West launch their own IJ ferry service during public transport strike
To address the challenges posed by the public transport strike on September 9, local restaurants in Amsterdam-Noord have partnered with a canal cruise company to launch a temporary private ferry servi...
Swimming water at Gaasperplas, Nieuwe Meer, and Het Twiske heavily polluted with chemicals: 'The government is not taking action'
A recent study found that none of the swimming locations in the Netherlands meet all chemical quality standards due to contamination from substances like PFAS and industrial runoff. Although water aut...
Nienke Plas and Resley Stjeward split up after eighteen years: 'Sad decision'
Nienke Plas and Resley Stjeward have announced their separation after eighteen years together and four years of marriage. The couple stated that they remain committed to co-parenting their three child...
Easing EU emissions rules barely helps industry, while emissions rise
A report from the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis states that proposed EU emissions regulation changes will likely lead to a 33 percent increase in carbon emissions. The analysis sugge...
Heritage of the Week | Open Heritage in the North
During Open Monumentendag, visitors can explore various heritage sites in Amsterdam-Noord, including 't Zonnehuis and Tuindorp Oostzaan. The event highlights architectural and historical landmarks thr...
Katy Perry finds the 'legendary love' she was looking for with Justin Trudeau
Katy Perry has publicly confirmed her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, describing him as the love of her life. The singer credits their connection with helping her heal...