Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
June saw highest absenteeism in twenty years, mainly due to long-term leave
Absenteeism in the Netherlands reached 4.8 percent in June, marking the highest level for that month in two decades. This increase is primarily attributed to long-term leave and stress-related health ...
Disney+ to produce documentary about The Sound of Music actress Julie Andrews
Disney+ has announced plans to release a documentary about the British actress Julie Andrews, famous for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. The production is currently expected to debut...
Number of companies in the Netherlands increases: more starters and fewer closures
The number of businesses in the Netherlands is increasing as more people start new ventures and fewer choose to close existing ones. This growth trend is observed across most of the country, with nota...
With the best will in the world, we cannot call Pinguïn Journaal the late magnum opus of Martijn Krabbé
Chadwick Boseman's brothers want to remove widow as executor of estate
The brothers of late actor Chadwick Boseman have filed legal documents seeking to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as the administrator of his estate. They allege that she has failed to proper...
Car flips over on N205 near Vijfhuizen
A car flipped over on the N205 near Vijfhuizen late last night, leading to a temporary road closure toward the A9. Emergency services responded to the scene, and at least one person was transported to...
Explosion at home in Cruquius, major search for suspect underway
An explosion occurred at a residence in Cruquius during the night, resulting in damage to the property and a garden fire. Police launched a significant search operation for a suspect, though the activ...
Sacha Baron Cohen to return as Ali G in new film this October
Sacha Baron Cohen is set to reprise his iconic character Ali G in the upcoming film titled Ali G: Who Iz I?. Amazon MGM Studios announced that the movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on Octo...
Thanks to toy fish and vibrating eggs: thunderous applause for the underwater concert at the Marnix pool
Readers on Amsterdam’s begging ban: It’s not the beggars who annoy me, but their exploiters
Biography of Wim Hogenkamp, the singer shot dead in his home in 1989
A new biography details the life and achievements of actor, singer, and songwriter Wim Hogenkamp, who was murdered in his Amsterdam home in 1989. While the book explores his creative career and legacy...
More closures loom on Merwede bridge: bridges and tunnels are aging
Experts warn that the sudden truck ban on the Merwedebrug is likely to be a recurring issue as aging infrastructure across the Netherlands requires urgent maintenance. Upcoming repairs on various brid...
Lonely Haarlem residents chat at Open Coffee House during the quiet summer
The Open Koffiehuis in Haarlem serves as a vital meeting place to combat loneliness among seniors, who often face increased isolation during the summer months. Through social activities and volunteer ...
Another journalist killed in Mexico, fourth murder since June
Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead in the state of Oaxaca on Wednesday, marking the fourth murder of a journalist in the country since June. Mexico remains one of the most dangerous cou...
Salty Waffles sells savory waffles in the Jordaan: We were allowed to once we said it had nothing to do with regular waffles
Review: amid all the nudity in Robin Byrd’s cult show was the message that you should be free and that sex is fun
Actress Roeqayyah (22) struggles to find a rental home: ‘What young freelancer earns four times the Amsterdam rent?’
Unrest at GVB over potential removal of conductors on some trams
This artwork is a picturesque world with medieval columns, a romantic oasis among apartment buildings
