Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Keri Russell had regular sex with Matthew Rhys during filming of The Americans
Actors Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys revealed they began a romantic relationship while filming the television series The Americans. The couple, who played spies on the show, frequently spent time toge...
Journalist Lex Boon (42) launched a lawsuit against Santa's official village: I ended up on the blacklist
Journalist Lex Boon has initiated a legal battle against a village in Lapland that markets itself as the official hometown of Santa Claus. His investigation into the village's claims led to unexpected...
IT crisis could hit Ahold Delhaize revenue, extent of damage still unclear
Ahold Delhaize is experiencing a multi-day IT disruption caused by a precautionary shutdown of systems following a cyber incident. This has halted online deliveries and caused supply chain issues in s...
Museum of the Mind in Haarlem raises 11,500 euros for mental health
The Museum van de Geest in Haarlem raised 11,500 euros during its Walk & Talk charity event to support youth mental health awareness. The proceeds will fund educational projects aimed at helping young...
Unrest among thousands of Albert Heijn temporary workers: sent home and uncertain about wages
A significant cybersecurity incident has disrupted operations at Albert Heijn, causing thousands of temporary workers to be sent home and creating uncertainty regarding their pay. The retailer's logis...
Houses on Funda unrecognizable due to AI photos: 'Didn't feel like viewing'
Dutch real estate agents are increasingly using AI-generated photos on Funda to showcase renovation possibilities, though some listings have faced criticism for misleadingly altering property features...
Maxime Meiland signed herself up for Expeditie Robinson: 'I am very competitive'
Maxime Meiland is set to compete in the new season of Expeditie Robinson, having applied once her exclusive contract with Talpa ended. The reality star cited her competitive personality as her primary...
In the play ‘Is dit nu liefde’ you feel the manosphere closing in
The theatrical production 'Is dit nu liefde', directed by Leopold Witte and performed by Elly Scheele, examines the impact of destructive family patterns. The play specifically explores the struggle o...
Car veers off road and flips over in Bos en Lommer
A driver sustained injuries after their vehicle veered off the road and overturned on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood. Authorities suspect a medical emergency may ...
Queen Sonja no longer a member of the Norwegian Royal House
Queen Sonja of Norway has been removed from the official list of the royal house and is now categorized as a member of the broader royal family. This administrative change was implemented following th...
Ahold Delhaize loses 787 million euros in market value in one day due to IT crisis
Parent company Ahold Delhaize lost 787 million euros in market value in one day due to a major IT crisis impacting its retail chains. The technical disruption has caused logistics issues and empty she...
Arrest team raids home in Holendrecht
A specialized police arrest team raided a home in Amsterdam-Zuidoost yesterday evening as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities have withheld details regarding the reason for the raid and have...
Netherlands ranks bottom in Europe for female board appointments
The Netherlands ranked last in Europe for the number of women appointed to supervisory board positions in the past year, according to a report by Heidrick & Struggles. Despite the low number of new fe...
Hajar (29) missing for over a week, last seen cycling with unknown man
Police are searching for 29-year-old Hajar, who has been missing since October 4 after being seen leaving the Rai area in Amsterdam with an unidentified man. Authorities and family members are concern...
Romee Strijd angry after Victoria's Secret show rejection: 'The story is not true'
Model Romee Strijd is speaking out against her agency after being notified late that she was excluded from the upcoming Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She expressed that the lack of honesty regarding...
Environmental regulations face lower compliance due to new Environment and Planning Act
A new report from the Council for the Environment and Infrastructure warns that the implementation of the Environmental Act is complicating the enforcement of safety and environmental regulations. The...
Ajax partners with Amsterdam-based auction platform for used pro-athlete jerseys
Ajax has partnered with the Amsterdam-based platform MatchWornShirt to auction official player-worn jerseys from its men's and women's teams. The multi-year deal will see proceeds support the club's a...
Because Jelte would not grow old, his parents sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to him every month
Jelte de Haan, a young boy who became the face of the Serious Request fundraiser, died in June 2024 from a terminal metabolic disease. His family's emotional journey and dedication to medical research...
AH still suffering from cyber incident: groceries not delivered today, website remains down
Albert Heijn is facing widespread operational disruptions following a major cybersecurity incident that has left its website and delivery services offline. While physical stores remain open, customers...
Domestic violence hotline seeks 70 million euros in extra annual funding to tackle waiting lists and staff shortages
Veilig Thuis, an organization for domestic violence reporting, is calling for an extra 70 million euros annually to manage severe staffing shortages and mounting waiting lists. The additional funding ...