Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Suzanne’s Amsterdam King’s Day favorites: ‘I can’t make it through the day without this Greek toastie’
Suzanne from indebuurt shares her essential tips and favorite spots for celebrating King's Day in Amsterdam. Her recommendations focus on navigating the city's massive crowds and include a specific Gr...
Haarlem church to ring bells for children denied asylum
On April 29, the H.H. Anna and Mary Cathedral in Haarlem will ring its bells in support of the Babayants family from Uzbekistan. The family's four children, who are well-integrated in the Netherlands,...
Wijdemeren postpones Loosdrecht asylum shelter over safety concerns
The municipality of Wijdemeren has postponed the opening of an asylum reception center in Loosdrecht due to concerns over insufficient police capacity to ensure safety. Although 110 people were initia...
Haarlem-born Nick Olij to guard the goal for PSV in home match against PEC Zwolle
Nick Olij, a goalkeeper from Haarlem, will start for PSV in their upcoming home match against PEC Zwolle on Thursday. Manager Peter Bosz confirmed the decision, providing Olij an opportunity to play i...
Future of drug user bus near Oosterpark uncertain as permit expires in two months
Uitgeest council chooses stability ahead of municipal merger, but there are also bitter words
The Uitgeest municipal council has approved a comprehensive cooperation agreement for the next four years by a ten-to-five vote, prioritizing stability ahead of a planned merger. Despite the majority ...
Trump: Iran working on plan, talks possible by end of week
President Donald Trump announced that a second round of negotiations with Iran could potentially take place in Pakistan this Friday. He indicated that while Iran is reportedly drafting a proposal for ...
Oosterpark pond full of dead fish, likely due to broken pump
A large number of fish have died in the pond at Oosterpark in Amsterdam, likely due to a broken water pump that failed to provide sufficient oxygen. The municipality has acknowledged the issue and is ...
Large part of Parliament critical of ambitious school advice
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives are critical of the "promising school advice" policy, expressing concerns that it may lead students to educational levels that do not suit them. During a ...
Pedestrian injured in collision with bus on Marnixstraat; intersection was already a designated ‘blackspot’
Zelensky calls progress on EU loan to Ukraine 'right signal'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed satisfaction with the progress of a 90 billion euro EU support package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its blockade. Zelensky stated that the developm...
Person injured in robbery at store in Breestraat Beverwijk, search for suspect
A man approximately 25 years old robbed a store on Breestraat in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in one person being injured. Police are currently searching for the suspect who fled the sc...
Lufthansa grounds many aircraft in summer due to high fuel prices
Lufthansa is cancelling 20,000 short-haul flights through October to mitigate rising fuel costs. The German airline reports that aviation fuel prices have doubled since the start of the conflict in Ir...
Attention daredevils: new track officially opened at the site of the Van Lennepflat
Housing corporation Woonopmaat officially opened a new cross track on Wednesday afternoon at the former site of the demolished Van Lennepflat in Heemskerk. The track provides a recreational space for ...
Ryanair passengers must check in earlier due to airport crowds
Starting this fall, Ryanair passengers checking in luggage must do so 20 minutes earlier to avoid missing flights due to long airport queues. The budget airline introduced this measure because congest...
Former Moldovan MP sentenced to 19 years for role in 'theft of the century'
Former Moldovan MP and businessman Vladimir Plahotniuc was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a massive bank fraud scheme. He was found guilty of stealing over 850 million eu...
Ukraine strikes blow on financial battlefield with release of EU billions
The European Union has approved the release of 90 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, providing significant relief to both Kyiv and Brussels. This support package serves as a strategic signal t...
Together at the table on May 5: join a freedom meal here in Haarlem
On May 5, 2026, Haarlem will host communal freedom meals where residents and neighbors gather to dine and discuss the theme of freedom. These events aim to foster community connections and celebrate l...
Employee dies in robbery at gold exchange office in Beverwijk
A store employee has died after being seriously injured during a robbery at a gold exchange office in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon. Following a search with a police helicopter, a 19-year-old man f...
Wrestling film Fighting With My Family starring Dwayne Johnson to get musical version
The 2019 wrestling film Fighting With My Family is being adapted into a stage musical, with producers aiming for a 2027 premiere. The project was confirmed to BBC News, though specific details regardi...