Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Poland summons Israeli envoy over Gaza flotilla
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has summoned the Israeli representative in Poland following the arrest of Gaza activists in international waters. The move comes as several Polish citizens we...
Pile-up on A9 near Wijkertunnel causes significant delays
A multi-car collision involving ten vehicles occurred on the A9 highway near the Wijkertunnel on Thursday morning. The accident, which took place in the direction of Amstelveen, has resulted in signif...
Bouwend Nederland warns of collapsing bridges: ‘Heading for a Genoa scenario’
Bouwend Nederland warns that the Netherlands risks major infrastructure failures similar to the Genoa bridge collapse if maintenance for bridges and tunnels is not urgently addressed. The association ...
IJmuiden fishing company loses court case: Harbor fishing ban could not be lifted before 2025
The Dutch Council of State ruled against a fishing company from IJmuiden that challenged the duration of a fishing ban on eel and mitten crab in harbors. The court found that the Ministry correctly de...
Hila Noorzai gives birth to a son: 'And then there were three'
Dutch presenter Hila Noorzai announced the birth of her first child, a son named Joah Malek, who was born on May 12. She shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, expressing that her family now consis...
Investing households benefit most from oil companies like Shell
Dutch households experienced a significant increase in the value of their investments in oil companies, such as Shell and Exxon Mobil, over the past quarter. Data from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) indi...
Group of asylum seekers back at registration center after night in emergency shelter
Dozens of asylum seekers returned to the Ter Apel registration center on Thursday morning after staying overnight in an emergency shelter in Stadskanaal. The group had been moved the previous night be...
Russia sends nuclear munitions to Belarus during exercise
The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the delivery of nuclear ammunition to a storage facility in Belarus. This deployment is part of ongoing large-scale military exercises involving the count...
Middle East war hits homebuyers: mortgage rates rise
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up energy prices and inflation, resulting in a rise in mortgage rates. This economic trend is beginning to impact home buyers as interest rates continue to c...
In this Jessica Villerius documentary, it truly feels like you are witnessing a live hostage situation
Consumer groups demand Brussels action against fake ads
The Dutch Consumer Association (Consumentenbond) and 28 international partner organizations are urging the European Commission to take action against fake online advertisements. They claim that major ...
Haarlem house prices reach record high, most buyers bidding above asking price
House prices in Haarlem have reached a record high, increasing by 4.8% over the past year according to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. Most buyers are currently required to bid above the a...
Consumer confidence falls further in May
Consumer confidence decreased further in May, largely driven by rising energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East and general economic uncertainty. This decline follows a previous downwar...
Prosecutors silent on operation to arrest Jos Leijdekkers
Dutch special units and marines reportedly attempted to arrest wanted criminal Jos Leijdekkers twice off the coast of West Africa. The Public Prosecution Service has declined to comment officially on ...
Court to rule in Weski case Thursday: two crucial questions
Everyone is watching and knows everything about you: why a 'WhatsApp girls' house' is risky
The Amsterdam police have issued a warning about the risks associated with 'WhatsApp-meidenhuizen,' public groups where young girls often share sensitive personal information. Experts highlight that w...
400,000 euros for noise control at recently renovated Theater De Krocht, though effectiveness remains uncertain
Theater De Krocht in Zandvoort is investing 400,000 euros in an acoustic wall to mitigate noise pollution following its renovation. It remains uncertain whether this measure will be sufficient to full...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A7 and A9 during the morning rush hour on Thursday, May 21
Heavy traffic caused significant delays during the morning rush hour in North Holland on Thursday, May 21. Bottlenecks were specifically reported on the A7 near Purmerend and the A9 between the Kooime...
Netflix making documentary about Michael Jackson child abuse case
Netflix will release a new documentary series titled "Michael Jackson: The Verdict" on June 3, focusing on the high-profile child abuse case involving the late singer. The streaming service released t...
Number of part-timers wanting to work more increases: average of 8.5 extra hours per week
The number of part-time workers wanting to increase their hours rose in the first quarter, with an average desire for 8.5 additional hours per week. This trend is particularly noticeable among employe...