Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
More single people bought a house: 'But half of buyers received help'
Over the past two years, an increasing number of single starters in the Netherlands have purchased homes, often benefiting from the sale of affordable former rental properties. Despite couples' mortga...
Pension fund invests 350 million euros in rental housing: 'Difficult in the Netherlands'
Pension fund ABP and investment platform Rockfield are investing 350 million euros into the construction of rental housing specifically for students and starters in the Netherlands. The initiative see...
LIVE play-offs | Ajax must bounce back in battle for European spot, FC Groningen visit Volendam
Ajax is competing in the European ticket play-offs after failing to secure a top-four finish in the regular season. They are set to host FC Groningen in Volendam this week in a match starting at 18:45...
Premier Jetten visits Haarlem residents helping refugees: "This is how it can be done too"
Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Stem in de Stad foundation in Haarlem to highlight its successful support for refugees and vulnerable groups. Amidst national protests against asylum seeker cente...
Lamp shop prevents floor lamp from being thrown away
A lamp shop is highlighting the importance of repairing products even when original replacement parts are no longer available. By finding creative solutions, sellers can prevent high-quality items lik...
Plan for better monitoring of (controversial) pesticides in the works. 'Currently insufficient insight into effects,' says Velsen local government
The Environmental Service IJmond is collaborating with partners to develop a plan to enhance the monitoring and understanding of controversial agricultural pesticides. This initiative, expected to be ...
No CCTV surveillance after another car fire on Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk
A second car fire within a week occurred at Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk, with police suspecting arson targeting the same resident. Despite the incidents, the local municipality has decided not to ins...
Final Sea Side Festival in Wijk aan Zee after 25 years: Pim Geurts and Ton van Esveld tell association ‘Our book is closed’
The Sea Side Festival in Wijk aan Zee will hold its final edition on May 23, marking the end of the event after 25 years. Organizers Pim Geurts and Ton van Esveld are concluding the festival, which ev...
Media: Trump and Netanyahu clash over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly clashed during a phone call on Tuesday regarding their strategy toward Iran. Sources cited by Axios and The Wall Stre...
Gym teacher Daan (27) gets home through priority scheme for key workers: ‘I immediately thought: this is so wonderful’
Amsterdam Literary Activities Foundation, Chassébuurt, Tuesday evening
No shelter for homeless mothers in Southeast: ‘They sleep between cars, in garages and on walkways’
With a bit of luck Ajax crashes out against Groningen immediately, they hope in Volendam
The new way to golf is indoors at The William office building on Duivendrechtsekade
Jewish school Cheider to remain closed Thursday after new threat
Harvard plans reforms as students receive excessively high grades
Harvard University has announced plans to limit the number of top grades professors can award to undergraduate students. This initiative aims to combat grade inflation at the prestigious American inst...
SCP: support for overburdened informal caregivers more relevant than ever
The Social and Cultural Planning Office (SCP) reports that the number of seriously burdened informal caregivers in the Netherlands has increased from 400,000 to 600,000 over the last decade. The resea...
Search for missing Dutchman on Saba changed to body recovery
Authorities on the Caribbean island of Saba have shifted the search for a missing Dutch national from a rescue operation to a body recovery mission. The decision was announced on the local government'...
Loss-making SpaceX unveils plans for what could be the largest IPO ever
Elon Musk has announced plans to take SpaceX public next month in what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history. Despite being loss-making, the aerospace company's move to the s...
Men increasingly stepping in as caregivers: risk of burnout looms
The number of informal caregivers in the Netherlands is increasing, with men notably stepping into these roles more frequently than before. While women still provide the majority of care, the growing ...