Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Overveen water treatment plant to reopen in a few years as water conservation trend stalls
PWN is set to reactivate its historic drinking water purification site in Overveen within a few years to address stagnating water conservation trends. The facility, which originally opened in 1898 to ...
Fewer permits for temporary housing despite housing shortage
In 2025, Dutch municipalities issued approximately 3,000 permits for temporary housing, which is a 50% decrease compared to the previous year. According to statistics bureau CBS, this decline comes de...
Drug 3-MMC is almost never what it seems, Trimbos Institute finds
The Trimbos Institute reports that drugs sold as 3-MMC in the Netherlands rarely contain the actual substance. Data from the Drugs Information and Monitoring System reveals that only 3 percent of samp...
Number of homes worth at least a million increases significantly
The number of homes in the Netherlands valued at one million euros or more reached 273,000 in 2025. This marks a significant increase of nearly 50,000 homes compared to the previous year.
A €150,000 prefab home for first-time buyers? ‘At Landal you see the most beautiful cottages’
Knowledge organization Platform31 is advocating for factory-built homes as an affordable and rapid solution for starters in the housing market. The group suggests that allowing individuals to purchase...
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon at lowest level since 2019
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached its lowest level since 2019, according to a report by monitor MapBiomas. The country lost 985,000 hectares of native vegetation last year, marking a 20.6 ...
Hundreds of residents desperate as heating systems fail for years in Haarlem and Amstelveen
Hundreds of residents in Haarlem and Amstelveen have faced persistent failures with their gas-free heat and cold storage (WKO) systems for years, leaving many without heating or cooling. The issues hi...
Expansion of national youth powers for special enforcement officers as of June 1
Starting June 1, 2026, special enforcement officers (BOAs) in the Netherlands will be authorized to reprimand minors or refer them to the Halt foundation for criminal offenses. This nationwide expansi...
Residents submit last-minute alternative plan for Kleine Houtweg: 'Cyclists must be able to cycle safely and independently'
Residents of the Kleine Houtweg in Haarlem have submitted an alternative street design plan to the municipality, calling for the inclusion of a separate bicycle path. The group argues that the current...
Forgot to reserve a loaner car? No problem at Garage Majoor
Garage Majoor offers loaner cars to customers bringing their vehicles in for repairs, even if they have forgotten to make a prior reservation. The service aims to provide a positive experience for cli...
Trade associations ignore Castricum's request to ask members to stop using weed killer
The branch organizations LTO Noord and KAVB have refused a request from the municipality of Castricum to ask their members to stop using the herbicide glyphosate. The local government made the request...
Will it be another hot summer and why (not)? And four more questions about the heat
The Netherlands recently experienced record-breaking temperatures, with May 26 being the hottest ever recorded at 31.2 degrees Celsius. While temperatures are expected to cool temporarily, meteorologi...
Was there really intimidation of council members over the asylum center? Santpoort resident wants to see proof
A resident of Santpoort-Zuid is demanding evidence to support claims that local officials were intimidated and threatened regarding a proposed asylum seeker center in early 2024. The resident question...
One in nine homes in Haarlem worth more than a million: more than in comparable areas
One in nine owner-occupied homes in Haarlem is now valued at over one million euros, according to data from valuation agency Calcasa. Out of the city's 43,000 houses, 4,800 have reached this price thr...
Trump adds former Attorney General Bondi to AI advisory committee
President Donald Trump has appointed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to a White House advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence. According to reports from Axios, Bondi will join the grou...
Trump-backed Paxton defeats senator in Texas primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary on Tuesday. Paxton, who received the backing of former President Donald Trump, was declare...
KLM flight to Amsterdam refuels in French Guiana due to fuel shortage
KLM flight KL714, traveling from Paramaribo to Amsterdam, was forced to divert to French Guiana to refuel shortly after departure on Tuesday. The unscheduled stop occurred due to a fuel shortage befor...
Floortje (44) never felt at home in the ‘normal’ dance world — until she taught seniors to dance: ‘Now I can make a difference with something I’m good at’
Majority of Amsterdammers interested in neighborhood library of things
