Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
High number of sick leave reports in healthcare sector costs at least 5.8 billion euros annually
The healthcare sector in the Netherlands faces annual costs of at least 5.8 billion euros due to high employee absenteeism. With an average absence rate of 7.5 percent, healthcare workers have the hig...
Will the plane you take on holiday have folding wings in a few years?
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is set to test folding wingtips on narrowbody aircraft designed for short to medium-haul flights. This technology, which allows wings to fold, could be implemented on comm...
Rinsing your bum crack after a haircut? This surgeon says it's not a bad idea
Surgeons Robert Smeenk and Boudewijn Toorenvliet have developed a less invasive treatment for a recurring and often embarrassing inflammatory condition caused by stray hairs. Their research offers a n...
Amy Winehouse's father ordered to pay over a million euros for failed lawsuit
Mitch Winehouse, the father of the late singer Amy Winehouse, has been ordered by the British High Court to pay nearly 1.2 million euros to two of his daughter's friends. The court ruled that his cond...
'Medical miracle' Julian (22) passes away: 'Money for the oncologist rather than flowers'
Julian de Kievit, a 22-year-old from Hoofddorp, has passed away after battling brainstem cancer for twelve years, far exceeding his initial two-year prognosis. Known for his fundraising efforts for ch...
Reports of stolen bikes and packages appear almost daily on the Oostenburg neighborhood app: 'Not enough has been invested in security'
Beer market slumps, but enthusiasts remain thirsty for unique and foreign brews
While the overall Dutch beer market is currently facing a downturn, some entrepreneurs are finding success by focusing on niche online sales of unique and alcohol-free specialty beers. Businesses like...
This is how the car with explosives traveled from Germany to Nieuw-West
Following a cross-border pursuit, a vehicle involved in a German ATM robbery crashed in Amsterdam Nieuw-West yesterday containing explosives. The suspects fled the scene, prompting a police investigat...
Pride events at Homomonument can go ahead as residents lose court case
A judge has ruled that WorldPride events near the Homomonument in Amsterdam can proceed as scheduled, rejecting a plea from local residents to cancel them due to noise concerns. The court determined t...
Biography of singer Wim Hogenkamp still asks: was he murdered at 41 or did he stage his own death?
Cockatoo Twinkie misses the rain: sprinkler offers relief during heatwave
During a period of high temperatures, pet store owner Ad Hinten from Hoofddorp shares advice on how to keep various pets cool safely. He emphasizes using lukewarm water instead of icy water and sugges...
Judge rejects attempt to ban Pride party at Homomonument: celebration will go ahead
30-year-old Amsterdam resident arrested for orchestrating multiple scams in Rotterdam region
A 30-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested on July 23 for allegedly orchestrating six scams in the Rotterdam area. The suspect is accused of coordinating these deceptive practices against victims i...
Madonna confirms Amsterdam show: ‘Everyone here is a work of art’
Train tickets and subscriptions are generating profit for NS again
NS reported a modest profit in the first half of 2026, supported by an average 6.5 percent increase in ticket prices. Despite the higher costs, the Dutch national railway operator saw a slight rise in...
Madonna confirms performance at World Pride Music Festival Saturday night
Madonna has confirmed she will perform at the World Pride Music Festival at Afas Live in Amsterdam this Saturday. She will be joined by DJ Honey Dijon for her 'Club Confessions' show, a performance sh...
Who is sitting across from me on the train? Him! The man who knocked my pastry out of my hands, causing it to fall onto the tracks
How to cope with the loss of an unborn child: What experts suggest helps
Experts explain that the grief associated with the loss of an unborn child is significant regardless of whether it is classified as a miscarriage or a premature birth. They recommend methods such as c...
Ye reaches settlement with former assistant in sexual harassment case
Kanye West, also known as Ye, has reached a legal settlement with his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta. The settlement resolves a lawsuit in which Pisciotta accused the rapper of sexual assault.
