Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Smart, vulnerable and leading a double life: meet Pepijn (24), the arrested whizzkid of 'ShinyHunters'
Pepijn van der S., a 24-year-old hacker from Almere known by the alias Umbreon, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the international hacking collective ShinyHunters. Authorities suspect ...
New setback for Boeing: MAX 10 not yet cleared for takeoff
Boeing's 737 MAX 10 faces a new certification delay due to a software issue during the landing phase that complicates flight path navigation. The FAA is investigating potential safety risks related to...
Johan Derksen on Estavana Polman's departure from VI: 'She is the victim'
Johan Derksen has commented on the departure of Estavana Polman from the television program Vandaag Inside, expressing regret over how the situation was handled. While Polman struggled to contribute t...
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin welcome first child
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin have welcomed their first child, announcing the news through an Instagram post from a Los Angeles Dodgers game. The couple, who married in 2023 after eight years toget...
Red Cross sounds alarm as people skip meals due to lack of money
The Dutch Red Cross has issued an urgent warning as rising living costs force thousands to skip meals to afford fixed expenses. The organization is providing grocery cards to support those in need, th...
Netherlands and five other countries want deep cuts to EU budget
The Netherlands and five other EU nations are calling for a significant reduction in the European Union's seven-year budget proposal. These countries want to reallocate funds away from agriculture and...
Dutch people less likely to disapprove of violence against women: ‘Shocking’
Recent data from the World Values Survey 2026 shows that opposition to domestic violence against women is declining among the Dutch population, particularly among younger people. Researchers attribute...
Fire at De Pijp laundromat, residents temporarily evacuated
A fire broke out at a laundromat in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood early this morning, forcing the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze and no i...
Even street-art optimist Frankey lost hope in New York with Trump
Dutch street artist Frankey, known for his witty urban installations, is the subject of a new documentary that highlights his creative process and recent projects in New York. While his attempts to br...
Engineering firm Arcadis to cut approximately 1,000 jobs
Engineering firm Arcadis is planning to eliminate around 1,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring effort. The company also announced it will divest most of its architecture business and exit the Ch...
Record number of homes made sustainable with subsidies, insulation especially popular
Over 850,000 homes in the Netherlands were upgraded using government subsidies between 2021 and 2025, with insulation being the most popular choice. While record numbers were reached in 2025, data sho...
Companies can often pivot: high import levels do not necessarily create dependency
New research from the CPB suggests that Dutch companies are generally less dependent on single-country imports than feared, as alternatives are available for most products. While switching suppliers d...
Young suspect in attempted attack on Heemstede synagogue appears in court
An 18-year-old Amsterdam resident has appeared in court for his alleged involvement in a planned attack on a synagogue in Heemstede. The suspect is accused of providing explosives and materials to two...
Municipalities spend 185 million a year on tech giant Microsoft: 'Amount shows the extent of dependency'
Dutch municipalities spent roughly 185 million euros on Microsoft products in 2025, highlighting a deep dependency on American tech companies. Experts and officials are concerned that this reliance co...
From paracetamol to 'reindeer droppings': discount chain Die Grenze opens first store in Rotterdam
Twente entrepreneur Bert Hesselink is opening the eightieth branch of his discount retail chain Die Grenze in Rotterdam this Thursday. The retailer, known for selling a wide variety of discounted prod...
Journalist Evan Gershkovich on his 16 months in Russian captivity: ‘I later discovered there was a second trap’
Journalist Evan Gershkovich spoke about his sixteen-month imprisonment in Russia during the inaugural Derk Sauer Lecture in Amsterdam. He shared details regarding his time in custody, his subsequent r...
Poet Lin An Phoa (31) opens the Night of Poetry: 'We need girls who take the sugar out of their voices'
Poet Lin An Phoa will open the Nacht van de Poëzie, presenting work that explores themes of activism, womanhood, and identity. Her debut poetry collection is scheduled to be released on November 26 t...
Influencer Linda (31) earns 2500 euros a month working 20 hours: 'I want to have a hundred thousand by 35'
Influencer Linda de Munck works 20 hours a week to earn a monthly income of 2,500 euros, resulting in an annual profit of 45,000 euros. She prioritizes her time and has set a goal to accumulate 100,00...
Works in Oscam's inaugural exhibition in Amsterdam Southeast were partly inspired by collages from Bijlmer residents
The arts center Oscam has opened a new location in Amsterdam-Zuidoost featuring the first Dutch solo exhibition by British-Ghanaian artist Bevan Agyemang. Titled Materialising Memories, the exhibition...
The photos of Ed van der Elsken remain timeless and magnificent: 'Don't look so grumpy, honey!'
Ed van der Elsken was a renowned Dutch photographer and filmmaker known for his intimate and candid portraits of life in Amsterdam. Although his intrusive shooting style might be controversial today, ...