Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Last chance: free lead check for your garden
Homeowners with private gardens can request a free soil check to test for lead until May 2026. This initiative is designed to help residents ensure the safety of their garden environment at no cost.
Journalism NGO: more than 100 journalists killed in 2025
In 2025, 129 journalists and media workers were killed while performing their duties, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. The U.S.-based non-profit reported that two-thirds of these dea...
Households increasingly using air conditioning to heat their homes
An increasing number of households, particularly those with owner-occupied homes, are utilizing air conditioning units to heat their dwellings. This shift highlights a growing trend in alternative dom...
Tehran calls Trump's statements about Iran 'big lies'
The Iranian government has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's claims regarding its missile program as "big lies." A spokesperson for the Foreign Affairs Ministry denied allegations that Iran is d...
WOZ value of homes rises by more than 10 percent this year
The average WOZ value of residential properties in the Netherlands has increased by 10.6 percent this year compared to the previous period. This significant rise was reported by the Waarderingskamer, ...
Linnaeusstraat dates back to 1308
The Linneausstraat is scheduled to undergo a major renovation to improve its infrastructure. The historic street has a long legacy, with origins dating back to 1308.
Millions of Dutch people on edge: what happens if hackers publish Odido customer data Thursday?
Cybercriminals who claimed responsibility for a hack on telecom provider Odido are threatening to publish the personal data of millions of Dutch customers this Thursday. The potential leak has caused ...
Dozens of homes in Hyde Park still empty months after completion: 'Lower the rent and make it for regular students'
Housing corporation Duwo has decided to open up vacant apartments in Hoofddorp's Hyde Park district to regular students after only 26 of 116 units intended for PhD researchers were rented. The move ai...
Chinese and German premiers seek more economic cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have expressed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation between their two nations. During his visit to China, Merz highlighted t...
Parking fines rain down on construction-plagued Meerwijk: 'Soon we’ll have to sell the street paper'
Residents of the Meerwijk neighborhood in Haarlem are facing a surge in parking fines of 139 euros each after parking illegally due to a lack of available spaces. The shortage is caused by an influx o...
Expensive glasses popular among criminals. 'Stop selling Cartier, then it's solved'
Opticians in the Netherlands are increasingly being targeted by criminals for high-end designer frames, with recent break-ins reported in Laren and Limburg. Industry experts note that eyewear has tran...
Louvre director steps down after eventful year
Dutch Safety Board investigates KLM collision at Schiphol
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) and Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) have initiated investigations following a collision between two KLM aircraft at Schiphol Airport. Both organizations are con...
Survey on IJtunnel closure: Potential hour of extra travel time during rush hour
Amsterdam has launched a survey to prepare motorists for the IJtunnel's year-long closure starting in summer 2027, which could add up to an hour of travel time during peak hours. The municipality is s...
NH Helps: who will help William get his 'therapy garden' back in order?
William Jansen, a stroke survivor living in Amsterdam, is seeking volunteers via the 'NH Helpt' initiative to help restore his overgrown 'therapy garden.' Due to mobility and speech issues, he require...
A well-intentioned but muddled documentary with an unclear open ending
Saskia (42) has hair down to her bottom but hasn't bought hair ties for six years: They’re just lying on the street
Saskia Sampimon-Versneij, 42, has not purchased a hair tie in six years despite having hair that reaches her waist. She instead collects discarded ties from the street and sanitizes them by washing th...
Municipal elections on March 18: what OP Haarlem wants
Residents of Haarlem will vote in the municipal elections on March 18. This report focuses on the plans and candidates of the local political party OP Haarlem.
After training camp with F1 driver, rookie René Lammers (17) races straight to podium in debut weekend
Seventeen-year-old Dutch driver René Lammers secured two third-place finishes during his debut Eurocup-3 race weekend in Portimão, Portugal. Competing in the Spanish Winter Championship, the rookie ...
What weather! Send in your photos of summer in February
The Netherlands is experiencing unusually warm, spring-like weather this Tuesday, with temperatures expected to exceed 15 degrees Celsius. The forecast predicts a sunny day with light winds, prompting...