Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Public Prosecution Service: ‘Child soldiers’ (18 and 19) flown in from Sweden to carry out contract killings in Amsterdam and Haarlem
Two teenagers from Sweden were apprehended after being flown into the Netherlands to execute contract killings in Amsterdam and Haarlem this July. While an attempted hit in Amsterdam failed, authoriti...
Harry Mens critical of TV ratings research: 'The boxes are at Aunt Sjaan's house'
Presenter Harry Mens has criticized the Dutch television viewership measurement system, arguing that the small sample size fails to accurately reflect the audience for his program Business Class. He d...
The most important Ajax player of the 21st century? He returns to Amsterdam on Saturday
Franz is not a conventional Kafka biopic: 'If Kafka is relevant, the world is in trouble'
Director Agnieszka Holland's film Franz offers a non-traditional exploration of author Franz Kafka rather than a standard biographical portrait. The film emphasizes that interpretations of Kafka remai...
Andrew Garfield seems miscast as the leader of the historic farmers' revolt in The Uprising
Actor Andrew Garfield portrays the leader of the historic 1381 British peasants' revolt in the film titled The Uprising. Critics suggest that Garfield's performance does not align well with the rugged...
Review: in comedy Get Used to It, the menopause seems like the end of everything
In the comedy Wen er maar aan, a 49-year-old actress named M. faces a professional crisis after losing her long-term role as a detective. Her struggle is compounded by the onset of menopause, which cr...
Director on Yellow Letters: ‘If film had no impact, repressive governments wouldn’t persecute filmmakers’
Director İlker Çatak explores the role of art under authoritarian rule in his award-winning film Yellow Letters. The movie follows a theater-making couple facing persecution from the Turkish regime,...
Cheers! These 5 cocktail bars in Amsterdam South are worth a try
This article highlights five distinct cocktail bars located in Amsterdam-Zuid, ranging from film-themed venues and hidden underground spots to locations offering Indian-inspired drinks and scenic city...
Absence due to mental health issues worsens labor market shortages
Absenteeism due to mental health issues rose by 7.1 percent between 2024 and 2025, even as overall sick leave declined. These long-term absences, particularly prevalent among women, are expected to wo...
50 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 50 permit applications last week regarding residential construction, structural renovations, and tree felling. The requests cover various projects across the city...
FKA twigs drops lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf
FKA twigs has successfully challenged and voided a restrictive non-disclosure agreement she signed as part of a settlement with her ex-boyfriend, actor Shia LaBeouf. The artist, who previously accused...
GVB sees future for self-driving shuttles in Amsterdam: An excellent opportunity to address labor shortages
The Amsterdam transport operator GVB plans to test small, driverless shuttle buses within the next three years. This initiative aims to address severe labor shortages and eventually transition the cit...
Student loan interest rates to rise for a quarter million former students next year
Around 250,000 former students will face higher interest rates on their loans next year as their five-year fixed-rate periods end. Those under the pre-2015 system will see rates rise to 3.28 percent, ...
Cabinet to negotiate with social partners, union strikes suspended
The Dutch government and social partners have agreed to start formal negotiations on social security reform in the coming weeks, leading to a suspension of planned labor union actions. This developmen...
Michael Douglas did not want to work with Debra Winger after she bit him
Michael Douglas chose not to cast Debra Winger in the 1984 film Romancing the Stone after she unexpectedly bit his arm during a meeting. The role was instead given to Kathleen Turner, with whom Dougla...
Video | Zendaya brings back outfit from The Odyssey to Paris Fashion Week
Actress Zendaya appeared at Paris Fashion Week wearing an outfit that closely resembles one she previously wore to the premiere of the film The Odyssee. This style choice has drawn attention during th...
Labor productivity in the private sector rises again after two years of decline
Labor productivity in the Dutch private sector increased by 2.5 percent last year, ending a two-year downward trend. This growth was driven by a rise in added value and a decrease in total hours worke...
Review: Youth is a cringe comedy series
Youth is a cringe-comedy series created by and starring Sharon Horgan as a 50-year-old literary agent dealing with a turbulent personal life and the onset of aging. The show balances dark humor with r...
Diddy must pay NBC half a million dollars after dismissed defamation lawsuit
Diddy has been ordered to pay NBC 500,000 dollars after a judge dismissed his 100 million dollar defamation lawsuit regarding a documentary about his life. The rapper, who is currently serving a priso...
Netherlands breaks even after banking crisis: ABN Amro rescue yields another 3.5 billion for treasury
The Dutch government is nearing a break-even point on its 2008 rescue of ABN Amro following the sale of a new 10.2 percent stake for an estimated 3.5 billion euros. This latest move leaves the state w...