Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
The Achterklap Podcast | Estavana remains undeterred and angry GTST fans
The latest episode of the 'De Achterklap' podcast discusses reactions from dissatisfied fans of the show GTST. Additionally, the podcast highlights new details emerging from the reunion of the televis...
Relatives commemorate MH17 disaster at memorial: Many people are still working on this case every day
On the twelfth anniversary of the MH17 tragedy, relatives gathered at the memorial in Vijfhuizen to honor the 298 victims. The commemoration included a reading of the names, a moment of silence, and a...
In this Amsterdam-East neighborhood, neighbors share self-generated power to relieve the grid: ‘I get a push notification that I can charge my car a bit cheaper’
Amstelveen toddlers get free pool access while paddling pools remain closed
Fans can pay final tribute to Bonnie Tyler with honor guard on August 15
Fans are invited to pay their final respects to Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler on August 15 as her casket is transported to her home. This tribute event follows the singer's unexpected passing last week.
'Mr. HiFi Solutions' Rick (61) bids farewell to his audio store after 35 years: 'Here you can give customers goosebumps, sometimes even tears in their eyes'
Mayor closes home after drug discovery
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has ordered the six-month closure of a residence on Pieter van Musschenbroekstraat following the discovery of large quantities of hard drugs and drug-trafficking materials ...
Film organizations reject criticism of Golden Calf selection process
Holidaymakers pay more at the pump after new price hike
Fuel prices for gasoline and diesel have increased again just before the final major summer holiday travel wave. Travelers using caravans or campers will face higher costs, especially when refueling a...
Two men arrested after threatening people with fake firearm in Vondelpark
Two men, aged 38 and 41, were arrested in Amsterdam's Vondelpark after threatening a person with a realistic-looking fake firearm. Police recovered the weapon from nearby bushes with the help of a pol...
Mortgage rates rise sharply due to developments in Iran and Ukraine
Mortgage interest rates in the Netherlands have increased significantly this week due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in Iran and Ukraine. Nearly all lenders have raised their rates, with several ins...
Failure of soy agreement threatens Amazon area the size of a third of the Netherlands
The collapse of a soy agreement earlier this year could lead to 1.4 million hectares of additional deforestation in the Amazon. The World Wide Fund for Nature warns that this loss, equivalent to one-t...
Two men arrested after threatening people with fake firearm in Vondelpark
EU allows industry more emissions but maintains climate goals
Starting in 2031, the European Union will allow the industry more leeway for carbon emissions and lower costs in exchange for commitments to green production. Brussels aims to balance industrial compe...
Viaplay back in the black, but international ambitions are over
Streaming service Viaplay has reported its first profit in over two years as it recovers from a major financial crisis. As part of its strategy to curb international expansion, the company has also so...
Aerospace and defense have a mountain of orders but too few parts
The aviation and defense sectors are experiencing a significant increase in demand for new equipment. However, manufacturers are struggling to meet this record-high order volume due to ongoing shortag...
'Transit country' Belgium wants to charge for its roads, what will the Netherlands do?
The Belgian government has announced a mandatory vignette for road use starting next year. The article questions whether the Netherlands should follow this example, noting that Belgium acts as a trans...
Rapper JoeyAK shows he is out of prison on conditional release with stack of cash
Dutch rapper JoeyAK, also known as Joël H., has been released from prison under strict conditions, including the use of an ankle monitor and a restricted access order for the Amsterdam Zuidoost area....
Neighbor proves worth her weight in gold: house fire nipped in the bud and cat saved from home
A neighbor successfully alerted emergency services to a house fire in Haarlem after hearing a smoke detector. Firefighters extinguished the blaze quickly and rescued a cat from the home, with no injur...
No trains to and from Haarlem due to a collision
Train traffic to and from Haarlem station was suspended this morning following an incident involving a person, with services expected to remain disrupted until 11:15 AM. Emergency services, including ...