Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves
The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...
Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'
The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...
RIVM warns of high ozone concentrations
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning regarding high ozone concentrations and smog across parts of the Netherlands. Sensitive individuals, such...
Rijkswaterstaat activates heat protocol
Rijkswaterstaat activated a heat protocol across most of the Netherlands on Tuesday as temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius. The protocol ensures that motorists who break down on high...
House search and servers seized after Ajax hack: suspect (35) accessed systems multiple times
Military exercises in Gelderland suspended due to wildfire risk
The Royal Netherlands Army has suspended all military exercises involving explosives, open fire, and pyrotechnics in the province of Gelderland. This decision follows the escalation of the regional wi...
Live | Amsterdam set for tropical day, military exercises in Gelderland suspended due to wildfire risk
Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong fight 'pure hate' against professional footballers: 'If you cross that line, it becomes bitter and vicious'
A new campaign featuring Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong has been launched to combat online hate directed at professional footballers ahead of the World Cup. The initiative aims to disti...
KLM strike threat over: pilots to get 3.25% pay rise
KLM pilots have reached a preliminary agreement on a new collective labor agreement, ending the threat of industrial action after more than a year of negotiations. The deal includes a 3.25 percent sal...
Iran says it shot down US drone
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone that was allegedly flying in Iranian airspace. The guard asserts its right to retaliate against ceasefire violations, while Ira...
2025 a new record year with 25,000 truckloads of electronic waste
In 2025, the Netherlands achieved a new record for collecting electronic waste, including appliances, lamps, and batteries. According to Stichting OPEN, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record...
Switch failure halts metro lines 51, 53 and 54 in central Amsterdam
Person stabbed to death in Tilburg home, two arrested
One person died following a stabbing incident in a residence on Trouwlaan in Tilburg on Monday night. Police have arrested two other residents of the house in connection with the fatal event.
Work by French artist Henri Matisse coming to H’art Museum in Amsterdam
Two cars and truck collide on A4 near Burgerveen
Two cars and a truck collided on the A4 motorway near Burgerveen on Tuesday morning during an overtaking maneuver. The accident occurred when one vehicle struck both another car and a truck. Fortunate...
Slept poorly due to the heat? Tips for surviving the next sticky night
As temperatures reach 32 degrees Celsius, experts are providing advice on how to sleep through the upcoming warm nights. Sleep expert Talja Lambert suggests avoiding cold showers before bed to help th...
Households rush to request extra power: fear new cooktops, heat pumps, or electric cars won't be possible after July 1
Dutch households are rushing to request additional power grid connections before new rationing measures take effect on July 1. This surge is driven by concerns that future installations of equipment l...
Municipalities and provinces: more funding needed for infrastructure
Dutch municipalities and provinces are urging the national government to increase funding for the maintenance and replacement of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and locks. A report by consultan...
Ilse DeLange announces new tour for April 2027
Dutch singer Ilse DeLange has announced a new concert tour scheduled for next spring. She will perform at venues in Tilburg, Groningen, and Amsterdam starting in April.
Young people can increasingly apply for jobs via text or Instagram: ‘Otherwise they lose interest’
Companies are increasingly allowing young job seekers to apply via WhatsApp or social media to prevent them from losing interest due to traditional application methods. This shift toward concise, info...