Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Public heating company closer through partnership with Diemen, significant funding still needed
Amsterdam, Alliander, and EBN have reached new agreements to establish a public heat company, with the municipality of Diemen joining the initiative to improve financial viability. The project aims to...
Deposits, no mess: Amsterdam students create ‘TwinBin’ with compartment for deposit cans
Last open stage of the season at Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum cancelled
The final open podium event of the season at the Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum, scheduled for May 3, has been cancelled. This follows a previous cancellation of the event that occurred in S...
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Body found in water in Nieuw-Vennep
Police discovered a deceased person in the Hoofdvaart canal in Nieuw-Vennep on Wednesday morning. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to identify the victim and determine the cause o...
Frankfurt Airport sees decline in passenger numbers to Middle East
Frankfurt Airport has experienced a significant decline in passenger numbers traveling to the Middle East over the past month. This decrease is attributed to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the ...
Cate Blanchett to play convicted TV chef and businesswoman Martha Stewart in film
Cate Blanchett is set to portray Martha Stewart in an upcoming biographical film titled "Good Thing." The movie will explore the life of the famous television chef and businesswoman, including her tim...
Highway traffic flow improves, but pressure on road network grows
Traffic volume on Dutch highways has returned to pre-pandemic levels, though flow improved in 2025 thanks to road expansions. However, Rijkswaterstaat notes that aging infrastructure like bridges and ...
Man (59) arrested for death of Rishi Rampadarath in Houten
A 59-year-old man from Sleeuwijk has been arrested in connection with the 2023 death of 37-year-old Rishi Rampadarath in Houten. The suspect is being investigated for his involvement in the victim's d...
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Leo Woodall in new Lord of the Rings film
Jamie Dornan has been cast in a leading role for the upcoming addition to the "The Lord of the Rings" film franchise. He will star alongside Kate Winslet and Leo Woodall, according to a report from Th...
Gas leak in Beverwijk residential area, large area cordoned off
A gas leak occurred on Wednesday morning in a residential area on Duinwijklaan in Beverwijk. Emergency services have cordoned off the surrounding area while they investigate the cause of the leak.
Domestique Servais Knaven saves Domo-Farm Frites' spring at Paris-Roubaix
This article commemorates the surprising 2001 Paris-Roubaix victory of Dutch cyclist Servais Knaven. Riding for the Domo-Farm Frites team, Knaven's historic win is celebrated as a key moment that defi...
UN watchdog sees increase in North Korea nuclear activity
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warns that North Korea is significantly expanding its nuclear weapon production capacity. He noted a rapid increase in activities at a reactor used for uranium ...
Amsterdam Newspaper April: Commemoration and Celebration
The April edition of the Amsterdam newspaper highlights upcoming local events, including King's Day and the commemorations on May 4 and 5. It also covers city-specific topics such as the removal of bi...
Bradley Cooper working on new Ocean's film
Actor and director Bradley Cooper is developing a new installment in the Ocean's film franchise. He is set to write, direct, and star in the upcoming production.
Netherlands and Germany intensify crackdown on heavy fireworks
The Netherlands and Germany are intensifying their cooperation to combat the distribution and use of heavy illegal fireworks. Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten met with German officials in Düsseldorf o...
Sales of efficient heat pumps rise due to high gas prices: 'Mainly a surge in air conditioners'
Heat pump sales in the Netherlands saw a significant increase in March following a slow start to the year, as high gas prices drive households to seek energy savings. The Heat Pump Association reports...
ING and EIB make €800 million available to SMEs for sustainability
ING and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are providing 800 million euros in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands and Belgium. These funds are specifically intended for busi...
A4 entrance and exit ramps at Hoofddorp closed for major maintenance on parallel road
Major maintenance on the A4 highway's parallel lane near Hoofddorp will result in closures and detours over the coming weeks. The work affects the section between junction De Hoek and Den Ruygenhoek-W...
Nicole Kidman wants to support dying people after her mother's loneliness
Actress Nicole Kidman has expressed a desire to become an end-of-life companion to support people in their final days. She was inspired by the loneliness her mother experienced before passing away in ...