Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
No trains to or from Amsterdam Central on Saturday, October 3
There will be no train service to or from Amsterdam Centraal on Saturday, October 3. Additionally, train schedules will be reduced on Sunday, October 4, and Monday, October 5.
Live at 12:30 PM: Voting at the Stopera as city council discusses the budget
The Amsterdam city council is debating its latest budget, which warns of limited resources and potential cuts to future municipal ambitions. The session also features the swearing-in of a new council ...
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion thought she was having a stroke on Broadway
Megan Thee Stallion feared she was suffering a stroke on Broadway due to symptoms of oxygen deprivation, but doctors later determined she was experiencing a panic attack caused by extreme exhaustion. ...
Two more Amsterdam residents arrested for violence in Overasselt
Police have arrested two more Amsterdam residents in connection with a fatal shooting in Overasselt that also left two officers wounded. The incident, involving a total of 37 arrests so far, is believ...
Amsterdam asks minister for help after halt to new crack addiction treatment study
The city of Amsterdam has requested ministerial assistance following the sudden cessation of research into a new treatment for crack addiction. Local authorities are seeking clarification regarding wh...
Lawsuit against Stellantis over defeat devices in motorhomes
Stichting Car Claim and the Consumentenbond have launched a lawsuit against Stellantis over illegal software in tens of thousands of camper vans sold in the Netherlands between 2009 and 2022. The orga...
Housing prices not falling for now, despite rising mortgage rates
Although the number of houses for sale in the Netherlands has nearly doubled to 37,000, property prices are still expected to rise due to ongoing demand. Higher mortgage rates, currently averaging 4.4...
Increasing aggression against train staff: 'This is unsustainable'
The trade union VVMC is raising the alarm over a sharp increase in violence and aggression against Dutch railway staff, ranging from verbal threats to severe physical assaults. The union warns that th...
Suspect who shot at Rihanna's house is mentally competent and cannot escape punishment
Psychiatric tests have confirmed that 35-year-old Ivanna Ortiz is mentally fit to stand trial for the attempted murder of Rihanna and her family during a shooting in March. The legal proceedings will ...
Isn't this playing with fire, the presenter asked the biologist who had just enthusiastically flooded a polder
Dutch researchers conducted a controlled flooding experiment in the Eendragtspolder to study whether water buffers facilitate the spread of the West Nile virus via mosquitoes. While the study faced sa...
Matthew Perry's sister: 'He spent millions trying to get sober'
Matthew Perry's sister revealed in a new Netflix documentary that the late actor spent millions of dollars trying to combat his lifelong addiction issues. The film, which premieres on October 27, expl...
Snelle and Domien Verschuuren join new season of The Voice, receive their own button
Musician Snelle and radio host Domien Verschuuren have confirmed they will feature in the new season of The Voice with their own dedicated buzzer. The pair confirmed the news on Qmusic, noting that th...
Concerns over halting pilot program helping crack users with medication: "We cannot let this happen"
Amsterdam city officials are urging the Minister of Health to overturn a decision by the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate that halted a trial using dexamphetamine to treat crack addiction. Councilor...
Netanyahu sues media and journalists over October 7 warning articles
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has filed a lawsuit against several journalists and media outlets, including Haaretz, over reports that he was warned by the UAE and Egypt about the Hamas attack on O...
Minister Van Weel gives 'the finger' to 'Bolle Jos': clever plan or dangerous?
Dutch Minister David van Weel is taking a provocative stance against the international drug criminal 'Bolle Jos' Leijdekkers by appearing on television in Sierra Leone. The minister's public actions a...
Prison sentences for kidnapping businessman lured with fake wedding story who escaped in Delft
A man and a woman received prison sentences of over eighteen months for kidnapping an entrepreneur who was lured to them under false pretenses. The victim was transported from Egmond aan Zee to Delft ...
Opinion: Those complaining about Fabel Friet are more than welcome in Purmerend
This collection of opinion pieces highlights social friction in Amsterdam, ranging from the gap between performative community posters and actual neighborly behavior to the intolerance residents show ...
Nightlife trend among Gen Z: alcohol falling out of favor, 3-MMC and ketamine rising in popularity
A 2025 Antenne-monitor study reveals that young adults in Amsterdam are drinking less alcohol while the usage of drugs like 3-MMC and ketamine is increasing. This trend marks a significant shift in th...
Amsterdam's bike ring is finally complete: 6.73 kilometers gliding from Czaar Peterstraat to Haarlemmerplein
Amsterdam has finalized its new 6.73-kilometer bicycle ring connecting Czaar Peterstraat to Haarlemmerplein. The project provides a smooth, obstacle-free route intended to offer cyclists a more relaxe...
Impossible splits, absurdism and horror: these dancers and dance performances are nominated for a Swan
The prestigious Dutch dance awards, the Zwaan and Jonge Zwaan, have announced their nominations for the most impressive dance productions and performances. The selected works range from complex adult ...