Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
From factory to porch #3: The explosion-free city
The third episode of the AT5 documentary series "Van fabriek tot portiek" explores potential solutions to the surge of explosive violence in Amsterdam, highlighting the recruitment of children as youn...
South Tyrol hotel owners fear empty rooms due to unusual tax
Starting in 2026, the Italian region of South Tyrol plans to introduce a tourist tax for dogs brought along by vacationers. Local hotel owners are expressing concern that the new fee will lead to vaca...
From Factory to Porch #2: German Bunkers and Rolling Bombs
The AT5 documentary series "Van fabriek tot portiek" investigates the smuggling of high-power illegal fireworks from Eastern European factories and German NATO bunkers into Amsterdam. Forensic experts...
From factory to doorstep #1: how fireworks hold the city in their grip
Amsterdam news outlet AT5 has launched a documentary series titled "Van fabriek tot portiek" to investigate the surge of firework bomb explosions targeting homes and businesses in the city. The series...
Domestic holidays to become much more expensive next year, Efteling also affected
Domestic holidays and overnight stays in the Netherlands will become significantly more expensive starting in January due to a substantial tax increase. This change affects various accommodations such...
Gijs experiences unprecedented ice adventures during arduous sailing trip impossible for years: ‘It was magical’
Skipper Gijs Sluik and his crew completed a 52-day sailing expedition through icy waters, encountering polar bears and severe storms along the way. The journey, which was historically impossible but i...
Ryanair and Wizz Air in court: dozens of passengers in Eindhoven with fake passports or without visas
Ryanair and Wizz Air are facing legal action in a Den Bosch court for transporting dozens of passengers with invalid documentation to Eindhoven Airport. The airlines are accused of flying foreign nati...
Het Parool is looking for Amsterdammers living in small spaces – and their clever solutions
The Amsterdam newspaper *Het Parool* is seeking local residents who live in tiny spaces to share their creative housing solutions for its video series "Kleinbehuisd." Participants are invited to show ...
KLM ground staff to strike: canceled flights will be rebooked, here is how it works
KLM ground staff are scheduled to strike at Schiphol Airport this Wednesday, leading to potential flight cancellations and disruptions. Passengers affected by the strike will have their flights rebook...
Scientists doubt ICL measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
Scientists are questioning the effectiveness of measures proposed by the ICL fertilizer plant in Amsterdam to address persistent odors and illegal hydrochloric acid emissions that have impacted local ...
These are the 7 most beautiful specialty shops in Amsterdam
This article profiles seven unique specialty shops in Amsterdam that offer niche products and historical charm, ranging from the 18th-century drugstore Jacob Hooy to the button specialist De Knopenwin...
Sick leave, discontent, and high workload: how cleaning problems are making the city increasingly dirty
Amsterdam's waste management and street cleaning services are facing a major crisis characterized by high staff absenteeism, equipment failures, and an aging workforce, leading to a significant increa...
Transavia and easyJet fall short in assisting stranded travelers, Consumers' Association complains to inspectorate
The Dutch Consumers' Association has filed a complaint with the national aviation authority against airlines Transavia and easyJet. The organization alleges that both companies are failing to comply w...
Stitches needed for bites to legs: emergency center reports rise in aggressive sea bass attacks
The VHD Emergency Center in Deventer reports that dozens of tourists required medical attention this summer due to bites from aggressive sea bass and other fish in the Mediterranean Sea. Some victims ...
By bike on the tracks: pedaling along Europe’s most beautiful old railway lines
Numerous former European railway lines have been converted into scenic bicycle paths that traverse historic bridges, tunnels, and old train stations. This article highlights eleven of the most beautif...
Report: Hydrochloric acid emissions at ICL fertilizer plant again far exceed limits
A January measurement revealed that the ICL fertilizer factory in Amsterdam significantly exceeded legal limits for hydrochloric acid emissions, a finding the local environmental agency described as a...
GVB to pay former bus driver €45,000 for mishandling stalking case
An Amsterdam court has ordered public transport company GVB to pay €45,000 to former bus driver Tanja Nolting for failing to protect her from workplace stalking by an ex-partner who was also a colle...
Northerners have been complaining about ICL for years, here is why the issue remains unresolved
Residents of North Amsterdam have reported pungent odors and respiratory irritation caused by the ICL fertilizer factory for decades. While the issue remains unresolved despite years of complaints, th...
End of the stench in sight? ICL expects less odor nuisance within a year
The Amsterdam-based fertilizer factory ICL plans to install an activated carbon filter by the summer of 2026 to mitigate long-standing odor complaints from neighboring residents in Tuindorp Oostzaan a...
Suitcase row escalates at Eindhoven Airport: five-year ban from Transavia and KLM
A Belgian passenger has been banned from flying with Transavia and KLM for five years following a dispute over a trolley suitcase at Eindhoven Airport last year. The conflict with ground staff escalat...