Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Suspects in King's Day assault identified; victim's jaw broken in three places
Stroke strikes 42,000 Dutch people per year: how it occurs and how to recognize it
Approximately 42,000 people in the Netherlands suffer a stroke annually, a condition recently highlighted by former speed skater Erben Wennemars' own health scare. The report explains what happens in ...
Six weeks in prison for Ajax fans who threw stones and bottles at police in Volendam
Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the me...
Reactions to Amsterdam coalition agreement: ‘The only truly progressive thing is making car ownership impossible’
Fifty reports of street insecurity made to the municipality so far
The municipality of Amsterdam has received fifty reports regarding street safety since implementing a more streamlined reporting system earlier this year. This change aims to better identify specific ...
Fifty reports of street safety concerns made to the municipality so far
The City of Amsterdam has processed fifty reports from residents about unsafe public spaces since improving its system for tracking safety-related complaints. This data collection initiative follows a...
Fewer passengers at European airports for the first time since COVID crisis
Passenger numbers at European airports fell by 0.7 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month the previous year. This decline marks the first drop in passenger traffic recorded since the end of ...
Arrest during raid on company on Parallelweg in Beverwijk
Police and the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) conducted a raid on a business on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday. One person was arrested during the operation, and an investi...
Haarlem spends millions extra on laptops and smartphones for officials: 'Rise of AI driving up prices'
The municipality of Haarlem will invest an additional 7.5 million euros over the next five years to provide civil servants with updated laptops and smartphones. This budget increase is driven by stric...
Two arrested after synthetic drug lab bust in De Pijp
Housing market faces standstill without intervention
Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represe...
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KNRM rushes to drifting shrimp cutter IJM 33, rewarded with bags of shrimp: 'Didn't want a second Black Jack on the beach'
The KNRM successfully prevented the shrimp cutter IJM 33 from running aground after a fishing net became stuck in its propeller on Tuesday night. The rescue team acted with urgency to avoid a repeat o...
How much extra traffic will the construction of 24 apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum cause? ‘It’s often very busy already’
Residents expressed concerns about increased traffic and parking issues during a meeting regarding the construction of 24 new apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum. The participation evenin...
New parking rules for Hoofddorp city center
New parking regulations will take effect in the city center of Hoofddorp starting October 1st to improve accessibility for residents and visitors. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is implementing th...
Dam Square closed on June 9 and 17 for state visits
Dam Square and surrounding streets in Amsterdam will be temporarily closed on June 9 and 17 to accommodate state visits by the President of Germany and the Emperor of Japan. These measures are necessa...
Vijlbrief puts knife to meat industry's throat: agency worker ban looms in two weeks
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has issued a two-week deadline for the meat processing industry to address labor abuses or face a ban on hiring temporary workers. This measure aims to compel slaughterhouses a...
The influencer holiday is a popularity contest disguised as a school trip
New European tech package: more data centers and less dependence on Big Tech
The European Commission has introduced a new package of technology regulations aimed at reducing the continent's dependence on American big tech companies. The initiative focuses on promoting homegrow...
Economists expect petrol to reach 2.82 euros per liter and energy bills to rise by 40 euros per month
Economists predict that gasoline prices could rise to 2.82 euros per liter this summer due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Furthermore, new energy contracts are expected to increase...