Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Drinking but not pouring: Pub owner Jens (20) eagerly awaits his 21st birthday
At least eight attacks by Asian hornets: "It is worrying"
At least eight attacks by Asian hornets have been reported in the area around Bloemendaal and Overveen within the last week. Experts warn residents to be vigilant, as these invasive insects can attack...
Amsterdam city council debates Pride Amsterdam director following Het Parool investigation; aldermen ‘take concerns seriously’
Employers miss disability job quotas, face potential fines
Employers in the Netherlands are unlikely to reach the government-mandated target of 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2026. Current data from July shows only 92,000 positions have been cre...
From football tournament between the flats to festival for 125,000 visitors: the rise and fall of Kwaku
The Achterklap Podcast | Dramatic end to Moulin Rouge and Ali B wants money
The latest episode of the 'De Achterklap' podcast discusses the recent return of Ali B to the spotlight and the declining viewership of the television program 'B&B Vol liefde'. The podcast also covers...
Red Sea now unsafe as well as Hormuz, global trade under further pressure
Two recent attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East have increased insecurity in the Red Sea, threatening global shipping lanes. Experts warn that these developments could exert further pressure on t...
Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault in British nightclub
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to assault charges following an incident in a London nightclub in February 2023. He admitted to striking a music producer with a tequila bottle during th...
Ruby anniversary for Philippe Elan, the chansonnier from the Jordaan
Chansonnier Philippe Elan is celebrating his 40th anniversary in the music industry with two sold-out concerts at the Concertgebouw this weekend. Having lived in the Jordaan district since the 1980s, ...
Ziggo finally gains internet customers again, but financial concerns remain
For the first time in over six years, VodafoneZiggo has seen a net increase in internet subscribers, gaining 7,200 connections in the second quarter. Despite this growth in the customer base, the comp...
Public Prosecution Service appeals acquittal of man who struck and killed 14-year-old Tamar
Busy conditions at Schiphol as expected: Fits the summer holiday
Schiphol Airport reports that passenger traffic during the first week of the nationwide summer holidays is proceeding as expected. Airport officials described the current situation as normal for the b...
Dutch state not in breach of obligations to Tata Steel neighbors
A court has ruled that the Dutch State is currently not violating its obligations to protect the living environment of residents near Tata Steel. This decision follows summary proceedings initiated by...
Esther from B&B Vol Liefde reveals terminal illness: 'Not looking for new love'
Esther, a participant from the Dutch dating show B&B Vol liefde, has revealed that she was diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer shortly after filming. She stated that she is not looking for a new...
Festival organizer Sona fined 250,000 euros for selling bottles of hard liquor
EU says TikTok not doing enough to protect minors
The European Commission has stated that TikTok fails to adequately protect minors, thereby violating EU digital regulations. Concerns include the high visibility of minors' accounts, which may expose ...
Relief for Tata Steel: judge does not block billion-euro subsidy
The court in The Hague has ruled in favor of Tata Steel, allowing the 2 billion euro government subsidy intended for the company's sustainability efforts to proceed. This decision is crucial for the f...
UWV to start repaying incorrect WIA benefits in September
Starting September 1, the UWV will begin issuing repayments to tens of thousands of long-term sick employees in the Netherlands. These workers received incorrect WIA benefit payments between 2020 and ...
Teddy Swims returns to the Ziggo Dome next year
American singer Teddy Swims has announced a return to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a concert on March 16, 2027. This performance is part of his upcoming tour, titled The Ugly Tour.
