Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Even better weather likely this Wednesday
After temperatures hit 11°C in Amsterdam today, the region faces a cloudy and rainy period through Monday. However, forecasts predict the arrival of spring-like weather next Wednesday, with temperatu...
Young skaters choose short track in Alkmaar and Haarlem after Milan performances: ‘Trying to overtake explosively’
The success of Dutch athletes at the Milan Olympics, including champion Jens van ’t Wout, has led to a surge of interest in short track skating among young people in Alkmaar and Haarlem. Local organ...
Screen Time | All electronics are becoming more expensive due to the RAMpocalypse
Tech reporter Rutger Otto reports in his weekly column that the prices for nearly all electronic devices are expected to increase. This trend, referred to as a "RAMpocalyps," will impact almost every ...
Wout Weghorst is barely in the picture at Ajax: why does no one believe in the ‘gamechanger’ anymore?
Wout Weghorst's role at Ajax has reached its most limited point since joining the club, raising concerns about his future and playing time. With his contract expiring and the World Cup approaching, th...
Will Americans get their money back? Lawsuits loom after $175 billion in import tariffs
After the U.S. Supreme Court rejected certain import duties, American businesses and consumers are exploring legal avenues to recover $175 billion in paid tariffs. Despite the ruling, Donald Trump has...
Four debates in Bloemendaal ahead of municipal elections
Bloemendaal will host four election debates in preparation for the upcoming municipal elections. The series begins on Friday, February 20, with the "Rainbow Debate" held in Aerdenhout.
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Police in bulletproof vests investigate for hours in Velsen-Noord, one arrest [update]
Police in Velsen-Noord conducted a several-hour investigation on Wijkerstraatweg following a threat that potentially involved a firearm on Friday night. Officers wearing bulletproof vests arrested one...
NU+ | Hilary Duff makes comeback after ten years and remains wildly popular
American singer Hilary Duff released her sixth studio album, titled *Luck… or Something*, on Friday after a ten-year hiatus from the music industry. Despite the long break between releases, the arti...
Venezuelan authorities grant amnesty to 379 prisoners
Venezuelan authorities have granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners following the passage of a new law on Friday. The move follows the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro from power and is ...
New Bird Bike a source of frustration for mother and son Kas. Bike is mostly out of service for repairs
After saving €1,200 to purchase a La Souris Bird Bike, a young owner named Kas and his mother have faced ongoing frustration due to the electric bicycle's frequent technical failures. The bike has s...
Weekend or weekday? This is the day King's Day 2026 falls on
King's Day 2026 will fall on Monday, April 27, providing many people in the Netherlands with a long weekend and an extra day off. This follows two consecutive years where the national holiday occurred...
Ukrainian Julia Vodolazska bought a house in Hoorn: ‘This is the first year we feel a bit stable’
Julia Vodolazska and her family fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine and settled in Hoorn, Netherlands, where they both secured permanent employment and purchased a home. Despite their relatively smoo...
From the slopes to the circuit. Martijn Wijsman (52) has only one leg, but that doesn’t stop him from wanting to be the best
Martijn Wijsman, a 52-year-old four-time Paralympian and cancer survivor with one leg, is transitioning from a career in professional skiing to competitive car racing. The Zandvoort resident recently ...
How mounted police operate during high-risk Ajax matches: "Things can escalate massively"
Amsterdam's mounted police deployed 24 horses to maintain public order during a high-risk football match between Ajax and Olympiakos. Units were positioned in the city center and near the Johan Cruijf...
The tax authorities as the worm in the apple
Reforming the tax system has emerged as one of the most significant challenges for the Dutch government, despite being overshadowed by high-profile issues like nitrogen and migration. This complex fis...
Beverwijk sacrifices green space for Heemskerk housing development: 299 new homes near station area
The Beverwijk city council has approved a plan to construct 299 new homes at Euratomplein near the Heemskerk station area. The project involves building on a small portion of land belonging to Beverwi...
Toos & Henk - February 21
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his "Toos & Henk" comic strip. Published from Monday to Saturday, the February 21 entry continues his regular series of ...
'If this ban is implemented, it won't solve the PFAS problem': Jasper Roubos from Haarlemmermeer fears for the future of Dutch arable farming
Dutch farmer Jasper Roubos warns that a potential ban on pesticides containing PFAS could destroy the country's arable farming sector without effectively solving the chemical pollution problem. The Ne...
Anna dePeyster, Rupert Murdoch’s ex-wife and mother of his successor, dies
Anna dePeyster, the former wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch and mother of his successor, has died at the age of 81. Her passing was reported on Friday by the New York Post, a publication within Murd...
Netherlands considers ban on PFAS pesticides
The Netherlands is considering a ban on various pesticides containing PFAS to protect the country's groundwater. While drinking water companies support the potential measure, farmers have expressed si...