Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Asylum laws quietly tightened: no more penalty payments and threat of prison for those who do not leave
The Dutch government is tightening asylum laws by abolishing penalty payments for late processing and allowing the detention of rejected asylum seekers who refuse to leave. The new regulations also en...
John West forced to cancel anniversary concert: 'Extremely bitter'
Singer John West has cancelled his 20th-anniversary concert in Rotterdam after his partner, René Froger, withdrew from a shared production due to health problems. The cancellation was prompted by the...
No parking for three hours in the Museumplein underground garage: here is art
This Friday, level -2 of the Museumplein parking garage in Amsterdam will host Signal'26, a three-hour art exhibition featuring work from twenty recent Dutch design and art academy graduates. The even...
Yvon Jaspers 'temporarily out of action' due to hearing and balance issues
Presenter Yvon Jaspers has announced a temporary hiatus from her work due to persistent hearing and balance issues that require surgery. She was forced to cancel a television appearance meant to promo...
Does not washing your hair make it thicker? Hair expert debunks hair myths
Dermatologist and hair specialist Petra Dikrama examines common myths about hair care. This segment is the second part of a series intended to clarify facts and misconceptions regarding daily hair rou...
21,000 trees for the construction of 344 homes on Strandeiland, IJburg: ‘The fire department will be visiting more often’
Development on Strandeiland will soon begin on 344 new homes featuring timber support structures in a pioneering construction project. The developers are focused on sustainability while addressing the...
Albert Heijn warns of phishing risk after cyber incident, investigation ongoing
Albert Heijn is investigating a cybersecurity incident that has caused significant disruptions to its online services, delivery operations, and store supply chains. The supermarket chain has reassured...
Albert Heijn violates employee terms of employment according to union
The labor union FNV accuses Albert Heijn of breaching employment contracts by failing to pay staff for shifts canceled due to a recent cybersecurity incident. While the union demands compensation for ...
Veilig Thuis overwhelmed by reports of domestic violence and child abuse
The Dutch reporting center Veilig Thuis is overwhelmed by a significant surge in cases of domestic violence and child abuse, leading to dangerous delays in providing assistance. Experts are calling fo...
Minister wants talks with Halsema: I see an escalation in demonstrations
Justice Minister Van Weel plans to consult with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema following reports of escalating pro-Hamas rhetoric and intimidating behavior at recent demonstrations. Although local auth...
Minister seeks talks with Halsema: I see an escalation in demonstrations
Justice Minister David van Weel plans to consult with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema regarding the escalation of protests that feature support for Hamas. While authorities confirm the controversial slo...
Dating app Bumble to be acquired and delisted from stock exchange
Bumble is being acquired by Ithaca Holdings for 6.05 dollars per share, marking the dating app's exit from the stock market. The move follows a period of declining user engagement as the platform atte...
"A bit scary": customers find Albert Heijn computer incident unsettling
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn faced a major cybersecurity incident that disrupted fresh product deliveries and disabled digital price displays for several days. While store operations are recovering,...
No new snack bars near schools? Amsterdam looks for legal ways to limit unhealthy food options
Amsterdam is attempting to legally restrict new unhealthy food outlets, especially near schools, by testing the boundaries of current environmental laws in court. The city hopes this pilot case will e...
Gas prices hit yearly high due to Gulf region shortage
European gas prices have hit their highest point since 2022 due to supply shortages following reduced imports from the Gulf region. This scarcity has forced Europe to compete with Asia for limited gas...
Choreographer Hofesh Shechter (51) is obsessed with group dynamics: ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever understand it’
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Hofesh Shechter discusses his fascination with group dynamics and his latest work, Tunnel Vision. The 51-year-old creator emphasizes that he prefers to avoid ov...
Only one DJ plays every night at pool and vinyl bar Spin: ‘We ask them to play as if they are in their own living room’
Spin is a spacious pool and vinyl bar in Amsterdam that features a unique atmosphere where one DJ curates the music each night. Patrons can enjoy playing billiards while eating food like karaage and s...
Akram K. (23) recruited teenager for yet another attack on a house in Amsterdam-East, prosecutor seeks 4 years (8 months suspended)
Akram K. (23) faces a four-year prison sentence, with eight months suspended, for allegedly recruiting a 17-year-old to bomb a house in Amsterdam-Oost. The attack on July 3, 2025, was part of a larger...
Municipality to open its own healthy restaurant to combat excess of fast food outlets
The Amsterdam municipal government plans to open and then deny a permit for its own unhealthy restaurant to test legal limits regarding health-based zoning. By taking the matter to court, officials ai...
Mayor Halsema: explosions and nuisance in Nieuw-West are ‘top priority’, 30 youths identified
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has prioritized the investigation into twelve recent explosions in the Nieuw-West district. Authorities have identified thirty young individuals suspected of involvement ...