Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ceiling of Prinsengracht shop collapses, no injuries
A section of the ceiling in a shop located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam collapsed this evening. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and residents from the floors above were temporarily evacua...
Samuel Welten winner at Buma NL Awards, new prize named after René Karst
Samuel Welten won top honors at the Buma NL Awards in Tilburg for his successful Dutch-language singles. The event also featured the first presentation of the René Karst Award and recognized RadioNL ...
Residents and municipality face off in court over TikTok queues at Fabel Friet: how did it get so out of hand?
Neighbors of the Fabel Friet snack bar in Amsterdam are heading to court to demand that the municipality takes stronger action against massive, viral TikTok queues blocking the Runstraat. The resident...
Want to be mayor of a global city? 'Interesting opportunities could lie here for Pro Amsterdam'
Elif Eralp is being considered as a potential candidate for mayor of Berlin following a successful campaign focused on affordable housing. Her strategic approach is being viewed as a potential model f...
Elle van Rijn (59) writes novel about Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker, whose paintings were looted during the war
Author Elle van Rijn has released a novel titled Gestolen geluk, documenting the life of Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker and the theft of his paintings during World War II. The story is told fro...
24-year-old Amsterdam man arrested in investigation into hacker group ShinyHunters
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested for suspected involvement with the hacking group ShinyHunters. The collective is linked to major Dutch data breaches, including incidents involving educat...
This is what the cabinet has in store, but it makes no one truly happy yet
The Dutch cabinet is implementing significant changes to its budget proposals to secure approval from the Tweede Kamer ahead of Prince's Day. These revisions have elicited a polarized response, with l...
Amsterdam man (24) arrested in ShinyHunters hacking case, previously made crypto fortune through extortion
A 24-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested for suspected ties to the hacking group ShinyHunters, which is responsible for major global data breaches. The suspect had only recently been released fro...
Man seeks to recover loaned money by enlisting two friends for ‘help’: ‘I’m helping someone and now I’m here’
Three men were prosecuted for attempted extortion after confronting a shop owner in Mijdrecht to forcibly collect a 30,000 euro debt. Although the primary creditor claimed he was entitled to the money...
Backlog in bridge and lock renovation causes 20 billion euros in damages
The Economic Institute for Construction warns that a massive maintenance backlog for Dutch bridges and locks will cause 20 billion euros in economic damage by 2030. Budget shortages have forced author...
Former De Librije chef passes away suddenly: ‘Hopefully you’ll be cooking up a storm with Jonnie in heaven’
Former De Librije head chef Maik Kuijpers has died at age 40 after suffering a heart attack following the Dam tot Damloop race in Amsterdam. Widely respected in the culinary world, Kuijpers was a form...
Greeks full of bravado ahead of meeting with Oranje: "I'm putting my money on us"
The Dutch national football team is preparing to face Greece in a highly anticipated Nations League match. Greek football fans gathering at a local café in Amsterdam are optimistic about their team's...
Haarlem Dolle Mina has been fighting for abortion rights for fifty years
Activists from the Haarlem branch of Dolle Mina gathered in The Hague on International Day of Safe Abortion to support a new legislative proposal aimed at removing abortion from the criminal code. Vet...
Jetten apologizes for outburst at D66 congress: I will try to avoid such a slip of the tongue
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has apologized for using aggressive language during a D66 conference where he suggested punching those who commit violence against minorities. Although Jetten clarified that ...
Four out of ten new homes in Haarlem were affordable for middle incomes in recent years
Between 2021 and 2024, only 41 percent of new homes built in Haarlem were affordable for low and middle-income residents, missing the upcoming national target of two-thirds. However, future developmen...
SHEIN revenue in Europe falls due to new EU tax on packages
SHEIN's European revenue fell by 13.9 percent last quarter, largely due to new EU import duties on small packages from outside the bloc. The company also increased prices and reduced advertising, lead...
ING office in Amsterdam-Oost vandalized by pro-Palestinian activists
Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized an ING bank branch in Amsterdam-Oost early Wednesday morning by breaking windows and spraying red paint. The group claims the bank is complicit in the conflict in ...
The Spanish enclave at Ajax: A mix of human warmth and sporting toughness
Journalist Edwin Winkels discusses the increasing Spanish influence at Ajax, highlighting a coaching style that blends personal warmth with professional intensity. He also shares insights on the evolu...
Turkish stock market scandal hits hundreds of thousands of investors, mostly those with low income
Hundreds of thousands of Turkish investors have lost most of their capital after a massive stock market fraud involving over 130 investment funds was exposed. The funds used artificial trading to infl...
Former top speed skater Irene Schouten expecting second child: 'So happy and grateful'
Former professional speed skater Irene Schouten has announced she is pregnant with her second child. The news follows a difficult year for the family, as their first-born son Dirk recently recovered f...