Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Missing Hajar (29) found dead in water on Amsteldijk, police suspect foul play
Hajar, a 29-year-old woman missing since October 4, has been found dead in the water at the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam. Police are treating the case as a crime and have initiated a large-scale investigat...
Family ‘pitches’ grandma during this Amsterdam dating night: ‘There’s no need for fooling around, friendship is also welcome’
During the Week Against Loneliness, a special dating event in Amsterdam allows families to help their relatives over the age of 65 find new companions. Participants are open to finding romantic love o...
Vacancy | NU.nl is looking for a social economy and healthcare reporter
NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is b...
Two Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize nominees withdraw over AI use
Two nominees for the Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize have withdrawn their submissions following an AI-based authenticity check that raised concerns about their work. The prize organizers now intend to tig...
Karremans on scrapping traffic plans: It hurts, but we have a huge problem
Minister Vincent Karremans has announced that new infrastructure projects will be cancelled to address a multi-billion euro deficit. The government is prioritizing the urgent maintenance of aging brid...
Albert Heijn online grocery delivery unavailable until at least Tuesday, customer data appears safe for now
Albert Heijn has suspended all online grocery deliveries until at least Tuesday due to a cyber incident that also took down its websites and apps. While the supermarket reports no evidence of data the...
Residents of Nieuw-West apartment complex startled by large fire: 'I quickly shoved my cat into a carrier'
A major fire broke out at an apartment building on the Theodoor van Hoytemastraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Thursday night. Residents were forced to evacuate the building in a hurry, with witnesses d...
Farmer and toy seller: why be a farmer if you can't make a living from it?
The Houdijk family in Abbenes keeps their farm running by supplementing crop production with a successful toy shop and off-farm employment. Despite the financial instability of the agricultural sector...
Buying cheap cigarettes in Germany? Excise duties are rising sharply there too
Germany has approved major increases to tobacco taxes and introduced new levies on sugary soft drinks and certain alcoholic beverages. These measures, aimed at improving public health and boosting gov...
Insurers: fewer home fire damage claims in Haarlem again last year
The number of residential fire insurance claims and fire department interventions in Haarlem decreased last year. However, the total cost of damages remains high due to inflation and rising constructi...
ANWB acquires NextEnergy to become a major player in the energy market
The ANWB is acquiring energy supplier NextEnergy to expand its presence and capabilities in the dynamic energy market. The merger, which still requires regulatory approval, will allow the ANWB to leve...
Writer, poet, and filmmaker Nafiss Nia (58) brings poetry to the streets of Amsterdam with 'Poetry on the Sidewalk': 'Before you know it, you're enchanted'
Nafiss Nia, a poet and filmmaker, has founded the Poëzie op de stoep initiative to bring literature into the public spaces of Amsterdam. The project aims to foster community connection by displaying ...
More overnight stays in Amsterdam again, but fewer visitors from outside Europe
Amsterdam expects 24.4 million overnight stays in 2026, driven by continuous growth despite a drop in visitors from outside Europe. To manage the pressure of mass tourism and address resident concerns...
Criminals steal huge quantity of insulin pens from Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk has reported the theft of a large quantity of insulin pens from a medical wholesaler, raising concerns about their illegal sale. The manufacturer warns that these stolen items could be fa...
New artists exhibit work in Museumplein parking garage: "This is perfect"
Twenty young artists are displaying their work for one night in the parking garage under Amsterdam's Museumplein. The exhibition, organized to provide exposure for recent graduates, is open this eveni...
Southeast trio allegedly recruited crew for home invasion, prosecutors seek up to four years in prison
Prosecutors have requested prison sentences of up to four years for three men from Amsterdam-Zuidoost accused of orchestrating a home invasion and a targeted robbery. The suspects allegedly threatened...
Nearly 8,000 households in Nieuw-West hit by power outage
Approximately 8,000 households in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district experienced a power outage on Thursday afternoon. Energy provider Liander dispatched technicians to resolve the issue, with power expe...
Sharon Osbourne left with permanent dent in face after cosmetic surgery
Sharon Osbourne has revealed that a cosmetic procedure left her with a permanent indentation above her mouth. She suspects the operation was performed improperly and has decided to stop undergoing fur...
One-year prison sentence for two men who tried to kill another man in New-West
Two men have been sentenced to one year in prison for attempting to kill a man in Amsterdam Nieuw-West following a dispute over a perceived lack of respect. Despite the defendants denying the charges,...
When your child doesn't want to go to the other parent: take your child seriously and keep asking questions
When a child refuses to visit their other parent, it creates a difficult situation for separated parents. Experts recommend taking the child's feelings seriously and engaging in open communication to ...