Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Man allowed to keep 8 million gift after all as tax authorities lose case
A Dutch court has ruled that a company director in the northern Netherlands can keep an €8 million gift received after 24 years of service at a family business. The decision rejects a claim by the D...
Major parking problems in this new neighborhood: 'Barrier is being forced open'
Residents of "The Bridge" residential building in Amsterdam-Zuidoost are facing severe parking shortages because the municipality does not issue street parking permits for new developments in the area...
Karen Damen and James Cooke new judges for Got Talent
Karen Damen and James Cooke have been announced as the new judges for the television program *Got Talent*. This update follows the decision to transform the show into a joint production between the Ne...
Potatoes dirt cheap due to surplus, but not for supermarket shoppers
Potato prices have dropped significantly since the spring of 2025 due to a surplus from favorable harvests, leaving farmers with massive excess stock. However, consumers have yet to see these savings,...
Eric Dane (53), 'McSteamy' from Grey's Anatomy, dies from ALS
Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in *Grey's Anatomy* and *Euphoria*, passed away on Thursday at the age of 53 following a battle with ALS. His family confirmed the news in a statement to *People* ...
This North Holland station is a pleasant place to be (and this one isn't)
A recent survey by ProRail and NS identifies Overveen as the most pleasant railway station in North Holland, while Wormerveer received the lowest satisfaction score due to a lack of facilities and rec...
Traffic fines in Haarlem generate more revenue for state treasury than in 2024
Traffic offenders in Haarlem generated more than 8.3 million euros for the state treasury last year. According to figures from the fine collection agency CJIB, this total represents the revenue collec...
This building in the Tuinstraat once housed a bookstore besieged by Jordaan residents
In February 1887, a pro-monarchy mob in Amsterdam's Jordaan district targeted socialist bookstores, including Jan Fortuyn’s shop on Tuinstraat, following the publication of a scandalous anti-monarch...
Construction plans for 6,500 homes in Hamerkwartier back on track after chemical plant compromise
Construction of 6,500 homes in Amsterdam's Hamerkwartier district is set to begin next year following a compromise between the municipality and the chemical plant Ketjen. The agreement addresses previ...
In ‘The Making of De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig’ the band itself is disrupted: ‘It became a kind of game’
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Dutch hip-hop group De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig is featured in an experimental documentary titled "The Making of De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig." Directors Jan Hulst,...
Chansonnier Dave (81) has lived in France for 60 years, but is returning to Carré: ‘The eighties were a terrible time’
At 81 years old, Dutch-born singer Dave is set to return to Amsterdam’s Carré theater for a performance in 2025, following the unexpected success of his previous shows. The veteran chansonnier, who...
Political cooperation between Muslim and Jew leads to widely supported dialogue plan: ‘Investing in peacetime’
Amsterdam city councilors Sheher Khan and Itay Garmy, a Muslim and a Jew from opposing political parties, have received unanimous support for their "Bekend maakt bemind 2.0" plan to foster structural ...
Woman threatened, assaulted and robbed of her car in Amsterdam-Noord
A woman from Almere was threatened, assaulted, and carjacked in Amsterdam-North following an undisclosed incident that began on the Achtersteven. Although the victim did not require hospitalization, t...
Amsterdam can ban fatbikes in specific areas
The Amsterdam City Council has approved a measure allowing the ban of fatbikes in specific areas where they cause safety issues or public nuisance. A pilot program starting later this year will implem...
Woman robbed of car at gunpoint in Amsterdam North
A woman was carjacked at gunpoint on Noorderbreedte in Amsterdam-Noord around 8:30 PM. Although police launched a search for the suspect and the stolen vehicle, no arrests have been made and the inves...
Former Prince Andrew released by police but remains suspect in investigation
Former Prince Andrew was released from a Thames Valley police station around 7:00 PM local time following questioning. He remains a suspect in an ongoing investigation into allegations of potential mi...
Who is new State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg? Humorous policy wonk championed sex work and tens of thousands of homes
Eelco Eerenberg, a 41-year-old D66 alderman from Utrecht, has been named as the new Dutch State Secretary of Finance. He replaces Nathalie van Berkel, who withdrew from the position on Monday followin...
Is the boil-water advisory in two streets a cause for concern?
Waternet has issued a boiling water advisory for several addresses in Amsterdam after bacteria were detected during routine daily quality inspections. Experts state that these measures are strictly pr...
These men have been building their own miniature train world for fifty years
The NZH model railway hobby club in Haarlem is celebrating its 50th anniversary with public open days scheduled for May 30 and 31. The club has spent decades building an intricate miniature world in a...
HEMA also recalls play and craft sand over possible asbestos
HEMA is recalling play and craft sand from its stores due to the potential presence of asbestos in the products. Customers are urged to return the affected items to the store immediately for safety re...