Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Chaos over box 3 deepens: coalition delays decision, repairs halted for now
The Dutch coalition has failed to reach an agreement on the new tax system for savings and investments scheduled for 2028. As a result, the government has postponed its decision and announced that no ...
Ajax secures successor for Mika Godts: Simon Adingra (24) joins on loan from Sunderland
Ajax secures Mika Godts' successor: Simon Adingra (24) joins on loan from Sunderland
Ajax has signed 24-year-old Ivorian player Simon Adingra on loan from Sunderland to replace Mika Godts. The deal includes a 3.8 million euro loan fee and an option for Ajax to purchase the player perm...
Man who developed tinnitus after MRI scan takes UMC Utrecht to court: ‘I only sleep 1.5 hours a night’
An Amsterdam resident has taken UMC Utrecht to court following a 2025 MRI scan that allegedly left him with severe, life-altering tinnitus. The plaintiff is seeking answers regarding how the incident ...
Johma factory doors open for one time only: a tour of the salad giant from Losser
The Johma factory in Losser, a major producer of various salads, has opened its doors for a rare guided tour. The visit offers an inside look at the production processes behind their popular products ...
Haarlem district designated for rapid construction of 6,000 homes: "A good step"
The Dutch government has designated the Schalkwijk district in Haarlem as a national large-scale housing development area to accelerate the construction of 5,000 to 6,000 new homes. This designation p...
Uber managers laid off as company cuts 10 percent of workforce
Uber is laying off approximately 3,300 employees worldwide, representing 10 percent of its total workforce. The job cuts will primarily impact management positions within the taxi and delivery company...
Half of EU lawmakers from PRO defy Klaver and want to remain with the Greens
Half of the Progressief Nederland (PRO) members of the European Parliament are opposing party leadership and wish to join the Greens instead of the Social Democrats. These four MEPs were originally el...
Four-year prison sentence demanded for man who allegedly defrauded 18 people of 250,000 euros
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence for a 25-year-old Amsterdam man accused of defrauding 18 victims of over 250,000 euros through bank helpdesk scams. The suspect ...
Not everyone has found the Tax Authority's new account number yet
Since May, the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst) has been using a new bank account number at Rabobank. Despite this, ten percent of payments are still being sent to the agency's p...
Hundreds of travelers stranded: six Ryanair flights depart Eindhoven without luggage
Hundreds of travelers departing from Eindhoven Airport on Wednesday morning arrived at their destinations without their luggage. Six Ryanair flights left the airport while the passengers' suitcases re...
One in ten road users pays late for e-toll road in Zeeland
Approximately one in ten drivers is failing to pay the toll on time for the Blankenburgverbinding, the Netherlands' first e-toll road. This payment system is currently causing significant frustration ...
Homeless poet pulls elegant purple vibrator from his bag: ‘Since I’ve had this, the rats stay away’
Gasoline prices could hit 3 euros and diesel is also getting more expensive: here is why
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands have reached a record high of 2.668 euros per liter due to rising global oil prices. Consumers are facing potential further increases as various market participants ...
Prison sentences demanded for two Amsterdam men (31 and 25) who swindled 34 people in bank helpdesk fraud
Amsterdam man (32) arrested after fatal crash involving passenger
Pieter Calandlaan revamped after fatal accident involving 13-year-old boy
Following a fatal accident involving a 13-year-old boy in May and multiple reports of unsafe traffic conditions, the municipality of Amsterdam is redesigning the Pieter Calandlaan. Proposed safety imp...
Dutch Tax Office spends 1 billion euros on wealth tax redress
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has paid out 1 billion euros to citizens following the reassessment of tax on their assets. This payout addresses nearly 700,000 objections regarding tax asses...
Wreck lifting for the Amsterdam City Swim with the men from Waternet
Waternet is clearing wrecks and debris from the canals in preparation for the Amsterdam City Swim event held on Sunday, September 6th. This maintenance ensures the waterways are safe for the thousands...
No public transport in Haarlem on Wednesday, September 9: national strike to go ahead
A nationwide public transport strike is scheduled to proceed as planned on Wednesday, September 9. Consequently, commuters in Haarlem will face disruptions to their travel services.