Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Eindhoven to mandate owners to rent out vacant properties
To address the severe housing shortage, the city of Eindhoven has introduced a new measure requiring property owners to lease out their vacant residences. Owners who fail to comply with this mandate w...
Isabel Usher doesn't rest after hit Niemand Wil Een Popster: 'The bar keeps getting higher'
Singer-songwriter Isabèl Usher has released her second album, Meisje Van Het Noorden, following the viral success of her hit single Niemand Wil Een Popster. Despite her growing popularity, the artist...
Prison sentences for inciting home invasion on innocent men and robbery of backpack full of cash
Two men from Amsterdam-Zuidoost have received prison sentences for orchestrating a home invasion against innocent victims. One of the men was also convicted for the robbery of a backpack filled with c...
Amstelkade residents hang pride flags after family threatened with brick through window: ‘We won’t accept this’
Residents of the Amsteldijk neighborhood in Amsterdam have raised rainbow flags in solidarity with a local family who were recently threatened when a brick was thrown through their window. Over fifty ...
Volkswagen pauses development of electric Golf due to lack of funds
Volkswagen has suspended the development of the electric Golf due to financial difficulties and a challenging market, aiming to secure investment before proceeding. The company recently reported a 5.8...
Gerard Joling blames manager for Toppers departure and apologizes to Jan Smit
Gerard Joling attributes his departure from the musical group The Toppers to a failure by his manager to inform the other band members. Joling has since apologized to Jan Smit for the manner in which ...
Fear of wolves grips Drenthe: I fear for my children and for myself
Mayors in Drenthe have issued an urgent plea to the Dutch government to manage the growing wolf population, citing increased fear among residents and safety concerns in residential areas. The official...
Georgians catch perch one after another from the Spaarne as Streetfishing World Championship begins
The streetfishing world championship has begun in Haarlem with fifteen international teams competing to catch the longest predatory fish in the city's canals. Competitors follow strict rules to ensure...
Haarlem population density has been rising continuously since 2021
Haarlem's population density has shown continuous growth since 2021, reaching nearly 5,800 residents per square kilometer. This trend reflects a broader increase across the Netherlands, though Haarlem...
Prime Minister Jetten wants to give opposition final offer by Tuesday at the latest: 'Chances of reaching an agreement'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten aims to present a final offer for a tax plan deal to opposition parties by Tuesday to secure parliamentary majorities. While progress has been made with center parties like C...
Museum van de Geest in Haarlem wins Participation Prize for employers
Museum van de Geest in Haarlem has received the Participatieprijs for its outstanding commitment to inclusive employment practices in the South Kennemerland region. The museum was recognized for succe...
Taxi driver violently robbed of his taxi in Southeast
A taxi driver was robbed of his black Tesla in Amsterdam-Zuidoost by two male passengers in the early hours of Thursday. Police are currently searching for witnesses and surveillance footage to help i...
Amsterdam allocates over half a million euros again to support sports clubs
The Amsterdam city council is allocating 525,000 euros in subsidies to support local sports clubs facing challenges like volunteer shortages and rising costs. This funding, continuing a program starte...
Municipality allocates over half a million euros again to help sports clubs
The Amsterdam municipality has committed 525,000 euros to support local sports clubs facing challenges like volunteer shortages and rising costs. The funding enables organizations to hire professional...
Slotermeer home closed after explosives found during police raid
Amsterdam Mayor Halsema has ordered the closure of a home in the Slotermeer district for three months following the discovery of dangerous explosives and cash during a police raid. Four suspects invol...
Will Gidi Markuszower of all people save the cabinet?
The Dutch government is facing intense political pressure as it struggles to finalize a tax deal while managing complex conflicts with the agricultural sector. Reporters are exploring potential legisl...
Hack and billion-dollar heist at Binance show who is really in control of your crypto
Billions of euros in cryptocurrency were stolen from the exchange Binance in a major hack, raising concerns about the centralized security of digital assets. While the platform has promised to reimbur...
Four-year prison sentence for duo who fired 36 bullets at Utrecht apartment
Two men were sentenced to four years in prison for firing 36 bullets into a Utrecht apartment building during a daylight attack in October 2025. The court convicted them of attempted manslaughter rath...
Station Zuid prepares for 250,000 daily passengers with new Brittenpassage: a source of light, air, and spaciousness
Amsterdam South Station is opening the new Brittenpassage this Sunday to better accommodate an expected 250,000 daily travelers. The new, spacious corridor replaces the aging Minervapassage, which wil...
Ajax revelation Abdellah Ouazane (17) is on fire: ‘I took off my Feyenoord shirt in the car and put on the Ajax one’
Seventeen-year-old Ajax talent Abdellah Ouazane has emerged as a promising player for the club after trials at both Ajax and Feyenoord a decade ago. Now a recognized figure at the Toekomst training co...