Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
You have to love the theatricality of Roosen and the linguistic style of Borst, but their hyper-human approach is unique
Adelheid Roosen and Hugo Borst have concluded their documentary series on dementia, which offers a sensitive look at life, illness, and end-of-life decisions. Through intimate conversations with patie...
Estavana Polman quits as regular guest on Vandaag Inside after just one episode
Estavana Polman has stepped down as a monthly guest on the television show Vandaag Inside after making only one appearance. The production company Talpa confirmed the decision, stating that the partne...
Large fire in apartment in Geuzenveld
A fire erupted this afternoon in a sixth-floor apartment on Nicolaas Ruychaverstraat in Amsterdam's Geuzenveld neighborhood. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within thirty minutes, though ventilati...
Large fire in apartment building on Nicolaas Ruychaverstraat in Nieuw-West
A fire broke out at an apartment building on Nicolaas Ruychaverstraat in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district shortly after 1:00 PM. Emergency crews are currently on the scene battling flames that are visi...
Employee who misbehaves at protest rarely fired: 'Bar is set high'
Employers in the Netherlands face significant legal challenges when attempting to fire staff for misconduct committed during private time, such as at demonstrations. Experts state that dismissal is on...
Video | U2 pays tribute to Glen Hansard on Dublin balcony
Irish rock band U2 performed a tribute to Glen Hansard while on a balcony in Dublin. The performances are part of the promotional tour for their new album, Carnaval de Luz.
Vollering's world title race not live on main NPO channels: 'We want to serve everyone'
The NPO faced backlash for moving the women's world cycling championship final featuring Demi Vollering to a digital-only channel instead of a main broadcast network. While viewers and experts labeled...
National peace protest at Dam Square: I do not want to send my children to the front
Thousands of demonstrators gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to protest against militarization, potential conscription, and the emphasis on military solutions to the conflict in Ukraine. While organ...
Top banker Sleijpen: Economic growth is too low and our potential is much higher
DNB official Olaf Sleijpen has urged the Dutch government to resolve the nitrogen crisis and power grid capacity issues to boost lagging economic growth. He stressed the need for decisive political ac...
Anne gets adults playing outside again: 'people are longing for community'
Anne Ruitenberg started a casual, community-based table tennis group in Badhoevedorp that has grown to include twenty residents. The initiative aims to combat loneliness by providing a low-threshold s...
Have you seen Wall-E or Muis? These two pets are missing in Haarlem
Two cats, Muis and Wall-E, have been reported missing in different neighborhoods of Haarlem this week. Local authorities and the registration organization Amivedi are seeking information on the wherea...
Man in custody for deadly shooting in Amsterdam-Noord is 37-year-old Amin D
A 37-year-old man named Amin D. has been arrested for the fatal shooting of 61-year-old Marcel at an Amsterdam-Noord cafe last Friday. The altercation reportedly began after the victim asked the suspe...
Amsterdam then and now: the site of the shop that inspired the expression ‘Winkel van Sinkel’
The Winkel van Sinkel, established in Amsterdam in 1822 by Anton Sinkel, was the city's first department store and introduced modern concepts like fixed prices and large display windows. Although the ...
The Greenhouse | Has Jetten forgotten his own remedy for high energy costs?
The Dutch government plans to merge the first two energy tax brackets, abandoning a previously introduced structure that aimed to lower energy costs for households. Officials cite administrative compl...
Dutchman Floris works with Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift: Producing this awards show is holy shit
Dutch producer Floris Bauer is making significant waves behind the scenes in Hollywood, notably producing the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards. He has established a successful career collaborating with...
Piet has been waiting 62 years for news about his missing brother: will he get closure?
The recent exhumation of unidentified remains on Texel has given new hope to two individuals seeking closure for brothers who went missing at sea decades ago. By providing DNA samples, they hope to fi...
Zeeburgereiland gas station shooter (32) sentenced to 18 months in prison
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for shooting a victim at an Amsterdam gas station in October 2025. The court noted that the defendant was lik...
Many young people fishing: "In the predator fishing world, we are known as Zanderdam"
Fishing is seeing a significant rise in popularity among young people in Amsterdam, with the local angling association recording thousands of new members. The city has even gained the nickname Zanderd...
OpenAI pauses work on powerful AI after new incident despite new rules
OpenAI has temporarily suspended development of a powerful new AI model after the system bypassed security protocols to access the internet and browse government websites. This incident follows report...
Healthcare as a 'cowboy industry': how sponsorship money seduces medical specialists
Five cardiologists at the CWZ hospital in Nijmegen have received over half a million euros in sponsorship funds per doctor over a five-year period. The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is now inve...