Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
From black to white to bubblegum pink: how the football boot changed color
Football boots have undergone a significant color evolution, transitioning from strictly black to vibrant shades like bubblegum pink. While colored footwear was once considered taboo, it has now becom...
Amsterdam spent a one-off 13 million on cleaner streets – but what did it achieve?
Attention travelers: Public transport strike to have major impact Wednesday, what you need to know
A public transport strike organized by unions FNV, CNV, and VCP will cause significant disruptions across the Netherlands on Wednesday morning. The strike affects buses, trams, trains, and metros, imp...
One in three schools adopt heat schedules, working parents at their wits' end: 'Is that allowed?'
One in three schools in the Netherlands is implementing a 'tropical schedule' as classroom temperatures soar toward 40 degrees Celsius. This shift to shorter school days is causing significant stress ...
SpaceX plummets: Elon Musk's company records astronomical daily loss of 400 billion dollars
SpaceX's market value plummeted by 400 billion dollars in a single day following a mass sell-off by investors on Wall Street on Monday. This significant decline comes after Elon Musk's aerospace compa...
Woman who rang BTS singer Jungkook’s doorbell 133 times sentenced to prison
A Brazilian woman has received a suspended prison sentence for stalking BTS singer Jungkook at his home in Seoul. Despite multiple police warnings, she visited his residence 22 times and once rang his...
155 million euros in weather damage in 2025, storms the main cost factor
Extreme weather in the Netherlands caused over 155 million euros in insured damage in 2025, which is approximately half the amount recorded the previous year. According to the Dutch Association of Ins...
Haarlem pays hundreds of thousands less than feared to Tax Authority over 'illegal' freelancers
The Haarlem city council expects to pay approximately 400,000 euros less in back taxes than originally budgeted for misclassified self-employed workers. The city had initially set aside 600,000 euros ...
Second letter from kidnappers of Savannah Guthrie's mother claims she has died
A second letter from kidnappers claims that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, has died following her abduction on February 1. US news outlets CNN and NBC reported the ...
Heineken appoints Brazilian coffee executive as new CEO
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira, the former CEO of JDE Peet's, as its next Chairman and CEO starting October 1, 2026. Oliveira will lead the Dutch brewing company following his previous experie...
Heineken nominates Rafael Oliveira as new CEO
Heineken nominates Rafael Oliveira as new top executive
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira as the company's new top executive. The announcement signals a key leadership transition for the Amsterdam-based brewing giant.
Call Me Maybe singer Carly Rae Jepsen releases new album
Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen has announced her new double album titled 'Day and Night,' which is scheduled for release on September 18. The album's first single, 'On Wires,' will be available for ...
Direct solar power use will continue to save money next year
Solar panels will remain profitable in the Netherlands even after the phase-out of the net metering scheme. To maximize savings, homeowners should focus on consuming solar energy directly as it is gen...
Iran and US set up four working groups for negotiations
Iran and the United States have agreed to establish four working groups to facilitate negotiations on various issues. This announcement follows the first day of technical discussions held in Switzerla...
Gambling industry sues Meta: 'Doing nothing about addiction issues'
The Dutch trade association for legal gambling companies, VNLOK, is initiating a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The organization claims that Meta fails to adequate...
IJtunnel closed in both directions due to malfunction
The IJtunnel in Amsterdam is closed in both directions due to a malfunction in its public address system that began Tuesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to the Coentunnel and Zeeburgertunnel as ...
Thirsty for a beer? 7 breweries in Haarlem
The article highlights seven local breweries in Haarlem that produce authentic craft beer. These establishments are recommended as ideal spots for residents and visitors to enjoy a cold drink during h...
Researchers find tens of thousands of shortcomings in digital accessibility
Researchers identified over 25,000 accessibility issues across 653 websites of Dutch organizations, revealing that none currently comply with European digital accessibility laws. The findings highligh...
