Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Bijenkorf orders face weeks of delays due to cyberattack
Department store chain de Bijenkorf is experiencing significant shipping delays due to a cyberattack at their logistics partner, CEVA Logistics. Customers have been informed that orders placed current...
Bijenkorf customers must wait until at least September for packages due to data breach
Customers ordering from the Bijenkorf webshop must wait until at least September 3 for their packages. This delay follows a security incident at the company's logistics partner, Ceva Logistics.
Will the Netherlands get another ECB president after Duisenberg? Klaas Knot is on course, but so is a Spaniard
Klaas Knot, the former president of De Nederlandsche Bank, is a strong candidate to become the next president of the European Central Bank. The Dutch Ministry of Finance has confirmed it would support...
New York Times tips Haarlem as alternative to Amsterdam
The New York Times has recommended Haarlem as an appealing alternative to Amsterdam for travelers. The publication highlights the city's unique offerings, drawing international attention to its status...
Race Planet Amsterdam closes after thirty years: ‘Emotional decision’
Trump lashes out at oil companies over high fuel prices
Former US President Donald Trump has called on major oil companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron to lower fuel prices. He argues that these corporations are profiting excessively from current high oil m...
Explosion at restaurant on Dijkgraafplein
An explosion occurred at a restaurant on Dijkgraafplein in Amsterdam early this morning, causing significant damage to the storefront and the building's ground floor. No injuries were reported, and th...
Earliest grape harvest ever in Spain due to extreme heat, climate having an impact
Vineyard workers in Catalonia, Spain, have begun the grape harvest as early as July 22 due to record-breaking summer heat. This marks the earliest start to the harvest in Spanish history, reflecting t...
Apartment building evacuated after fire in Noord, residents on the sidewalk in pajamas
Mr. Michielsen occasionally smiled. Now I doubt its sincerity
Doctor Rutger experiences a difficult morning at his medical practice after receiving unexpected and troubling news regarding his patient, Mr. Michielsen. The doctor reflects on his past interactions ...
Rhine hits record low, river splitting threatens German inland shipping
The Rhine river has reached a record-low water level at the Dutch border, threatening navigation further downstream. This situation could have significant negative consequences for the inland shipping...
Province closes parts of N202 near Spaarndam and N203 in Krommenie for maintenance
The province will close parts of the N202 near Spaarndam and the N203 in Krommenie for maintenance work. The closures will be in effect from 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, until 5:00 AM on Wednesday, ...
Fire in apartment building in Noord: large emergency service response
A fire broke out in an apartment on the Schepenlaan in Amsterdam-Noord around 8:30 a.m. this morning. Emergency services have scaled up the response to a major fire, though the cause of the blaze rema...
White Lotus actress Aubrey Plaza and Chris Abbott welcome daughter
The White Lotus actress Aubrey Plaza and her partner Chris Abbott reportedly welcomed their first child, a daughter, in late July. Although American media outlets have reported the news, the actress h...
Dutch industry sees significant growth spurt driven by machine engineering
The Dutch industrial sector experienced significant growth in June, with production increasing by 4.6 percent compared to the previous year. Data from the CBS indicates that this rise was primarily dr...
Harry Potter fans have power cable moved to protect Dobby's grave
Harry Potter fans successfully campaigned to change the route of a power cable between the United Kingdom and Ireland to prevent it from crossing the grave of the fictional house-elf Dobby. After hund...
Cooler weather ahead, followed by a return of tropical heat
Zomergast Merel Pauw showed that doubt can be fucking sexy, according to presenter Janine Abbring
The Odyssey is Nolan's most successful film with 1.1 billion dollars in revenue
The film The Odyssey has become director Christopher Nolan's most successful movie to date, grossing $1.1 billion worldwide. It surpasses the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises, which previously held the...
GVB pilot with 1 instead of 2 ferry operators faces criticism: "Safety a major concern"
Public transport operator GVB is considering a trial to reduce the number of ferry operators from two to one per vessel to address persistent staff shortages. The plan has sparked strong criticism fro...