Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Coffee has become much more expensive in recent years, big differences between brands
Research by the Consumentenbond indicates that supermarket coffee prices have risen significantly over the past five years. The study highlights a substantial price gap between premium A-brands and pr...
Walk along Amsterdam's secret ring road
This article explores a six-kilometer historical ring road in Amsterdam through a collection of archival photographs. It invites readers to experience the route themselves by walking or cycling along ...
Missing children, disposable children; it’s heartbreaking. ‘Yet,’ GerBen van ’t Hek believes, ‘every child has the right to be off the radar for a while’
GerBen van ’t Hek argues that despite the convenience of smartphone tracking, children should have the right to be "off the radar" and out of parental sight. He emphasizes that this freedom is essen...
American saxophonist and jazz musician Sonny Rollins dies at 95
Tropical Tuesday ahead: up to 31 degrees with little wind, 10 degrees cooler by Wednesday
Ferrari presents its first electric car: the Luce
Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric sports car featuring four electric motors. The new vehicle is expected to be priced at approximately 550,000 euros.
North Holland Traffic: Delays on A7 and A9 in Monday morning rush hour, May 26
On Monday, May 26, morning rush hour traffic in Noord-Holland experienced delays on the A7 near Hoorn and the A9 near Alkmaar. The congestion was primarily caused by heavy traffic volume at these spec...
Strong smell of smoke in IJmuiden, fire department searching for source
On Monday night, the fire department conducted an extensive search for a potential wildfire in the dunes of IJmuiden following reports of a strong smell of smoke. Despite searching the Heerenduinweg a...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized again
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been readmitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen for treatment of a large blood accumulation around her hip. The condition was discovered during a CT scan and is attribut...
Number of mega-farms increasing according to Wakker Dier
The number of mega-stables in the Netherlands is increasing despite an overall decrease in the total number of farms. According to Wakker Dier, this trend is caused by scaling as small farmers quit an...
Quite understandable that many women are drawn to the idea of an island boy
Summer holiday? For two-thirds of the Dutch, it is a major financial challenge
A poll reveals that over two-thirds of people in the Netherlands find it financially difficult to go on holiday during the school summer break. Due to inflation and rising costs at hotels and campsite...
Municipality slower to intervene against homeless tents
The city of Amsterdam is taking longer to clear homeless tents as it implements a new policy that prioritizes social care assessments and health services over immediate eviction. This approach targets...
Municipality less likely to intervene over homeless tents
The municipality of Amsterdam is taking longer to remove improvised tents used by homeless people, many of whom are labor migrants from Eastern Europe. New protocols require officials to prioritize ca...
Sûr Atelier nominated for Appeltje van Oranje: Haarlem initiative aims to challenge fast fashion and break the cycle of poverty
Sûr Atelier, a clothing studio based in Haarlem, has been nominated for the Appeltje van Oranje award for its efforts to break the cycle of poverty. The initiative has operated for over ten years, pr...
Company car destroyed by fire in Velsen-Noord
A commercial vehicle was completely destroyed by a fire on Tuesday morning on Hagedisstraat in Velsen-Noord. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, leaving the vehicle a total loss.
House door heavily damaged in Haarlem explosion
An explosion at a residence on Vondelweg in Haarlem caused heavy damage to a front door during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Local authorities are investigating the incident following the blas...
Kim Lammers sees a brave hockey club setting a good example
Kim Lammers has praised Hockeyclub Voordaan for taking a significant step that many other sports clubs have only discussed. The club's initiative is being highlighted as a brave and positive example f...
Even halving president's salary does not stop Bolivia protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz's offer to halve his salary has failed to stop ongoing protests against his government. Demonstrators remain unconvinced by the gesture and continue their opposition mov...
Apologies for casual clothes in court, but judge more concerned about alcohol and cocaine DUI after day in Zandvoort
A man from Noordwijk appeared in court for driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine following a visit to Zandvoort. While the defendant apologized for his casual attire, the judge emphasized...