Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Young Haarlem intellectuals were already discussing cremation, vegetarianism, and prostitution rules around 1850
Around 1850, young intellectuals in Haarlem engaged in discussions regarding progressive social issues like cremation and vegetarianism following the 1848 constitutional reform. This period marked a s...
Bitcoin heading for biggest loss in years
Bitcoin is experiencing its worst monthly performance since June 2022, with the price dropping to approximately $63,200 on Tuesday. Market analysts attribute the significant decline to uncertainty and...
Rob Wijnberg steps down as editor-in-chief of De Correspondent
Rob Wijnberg is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the online journalism platform De Correspondent to take on a new role within the organization. Deputy editors Rosan Smits and Maaike Goslinga will a...
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European leaders in Kyiv to mark anniversary of 2022 Russian invasion
European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, traveled to Kyiv to commemorate the anniversary of the 2022 full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. During the visit, leaders from ...
Gas storage at historic lows: 'No reason to panic, but nothing must go wrong'
Dutch gas storage levels have reached a record low of 11% capacity, the lowest level ever recorded in the Netherlands. Despite these historic lows, Gasunie states that there is no immediate reason for...
Tour of green spaces in IJmuiden: D66 holds ring park walk
On March 14, the political party D66 will host a guided walk through various sites in IJmuiden that are designated to become part of the future Ringpark IJmuiden. Although the park does not yet exist,...
Deaths in military helicopter crash in Iran
An Iranian army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in Khomeynishahr on Tuesday, killing four people. The fatalities include the pilot, co-pilot, and two fruit vendors on the ground, according to s...
Bird flu confirmed in Ede
Bird flu has been detected at a broiler farm in Ede, Gelderland. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature announced that approximately 23,000 birds on the site will be culled.
Toxic insulation foam found in tens of thousands of homes
Research by Zembla has revealed that UF-foam insulation has caused health issues in numerous residences. Consequently, the GGD is calling for a ban on the material, which has already been installed in...
Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers
Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...
Ajax reports first-half profit thanks to transfers
Ajax recorded a net profit of 16.4 million euros during the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by revenue from outgoing player transfers. This financial result represents a significa...
Lawyer requests release of young suspect in Begijnenstraat explosion case
Lawyer Stephanie Schilder requested the provisional release of a 19-year-old suspect during a court hearing in Alkmaar on Monday. The suspect is accused of involvement in an explosion at a teeth-white...
Zelensky: Putin has not achieved goals after four years of war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on social media that Russia has failed to achieve its objectives four years after the full-scale invasion began. His remarks coincide with the fourth anni...
Cruz had to get used to playing on a half-pitch: ‘The ref said I had to be more aggressive’
Nine-year-old Cruz recently played a practice match with his team, VSV Boys under 10-1, and discussed adjusting to playing on a half-sized football pitch. During the game, the referee encouraged the y...
'Socially responsible' clothing often a marketing ploy
Several major clothing brands, including WE Fashion, Nike, and Puma, have been accused of misleading consumers with false claims about ethical and socially responsible production. Reports indicate tha...
N520 near Schiphol closed all night due to accident
The N520 road near Schiphol was closed for approximately ten hours following a car accident on Thursday evening where a vehicle struck a tree. The road between Nieuw-Vennep and Badhoevedorp remained s...
Arrest after stabbing at Sloterdijk asylum center
A man was hospitalized following a stabbing at an asylum shelter on Kabelweg in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied early this morning. Police arrested a suspect at the scene shortly after emergency ser...
Olha, Julia and Oleksandr from Ukraine have been in the Netherlands for almost four years: ‘We are staying here. We have no place to go back to’
Olha, Julia, and Oleksandr are among tens of thousands of Ukrainians who sought refuge in the Netherlands following the Russian invasion nearly four years ago. They share their stories of building new...
Paid parking coming to Gein: residents must apply for parking permits
Paid parking will be introduced in the Gein neighborhood of Amsterdam-Zuidoost in approximately six weeks, ending its status as one of the city's last free parking areas. Residents and business owners...