Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
3voor12 editorial team condemns wave of hate towards Sophie Straat
The editorial team of 3voor12 has publicly condemned the wave of online hate directed at artist Sophie Straat following her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. The organization issued this s...
Multiple dead and six missing after major fire in Brussels city center
The Amsterdam Citizen Monitor: crime, waste and housing market are the biggest concerns
The Amsterdam Citizen Monitor reveals that residents are most concerned about crime, waste management, and the housing market. This report provides insights into the current state of the city from the...
Court acquits driver in death of 14-year-old Tamar from Marken: 2.5 seconds of inattention is not ‘grossly negligent’
Live independently longer with Route Healthy
The 'Route Gezond' campaign has launched in Haarlem and surrounding municipalities to help residents aged 65 and older remain independent for longer. The program offers free exercise groups, health co...
Three Amsterdam girls arrested in North Brabant after distraction theft: posed as police officers to steal jewelry
Fire at snack bar in Amsterdam-West
A large fire broke out at a snack bar on Jan Evertsenstraat in Amsterdam-West this afternoon. Firefighters are on the scene, and residents have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to hea...
Major fire at snack bar on Jan Evertsenstraat
Oscar Gloukh is determined to succeed at Ajax: 'It was kind of Berghuis to stand up for me'
Review: Trio Pantoum has an excellent ear, but where is the life in their playing?
Five kilometers of Beethoven's Fifth: musicians accompany runners during the Canal Festival
Russia places AkzoNobel's Russian subsidiaries under state control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed the Russian subsidiaries of the Dutch multinational AkzoNobel under temporary state control. AkzoNobel is currently evaluating the decision, noting that the...
Man assaulted at Sloterdijk station after refusing to give cigarette
1650 euro penalty for solar panel owner refusing digital meter
The Dutch government has introduced a fine of 1,650 euros for solar panel owners who refuse to replace their traditional electricity meters with digital ones. These penalties will continue to increase...
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit leaves hospital after lung transplant
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been discharged from the hospital nearly a month after undergoing a lung transplant. She is now set to continue her recovery at home over the coming months.
Tawny owls are on the rise in Amsterdam, which is bad news for rats (and good news for us)
Klushub cost over 600,000 euros and was used by only three entrepreneurs
The Amsterdam city council spent 661,000 euros on a 'Klushub' pilot project intended to help entrepreneurs switch to electric vehicles, but only three businesses made use of the service. Despite the s...
Four cars heavily damaged in Haarlem vehicle fire
Four cars were severely damaged or destroyed by a fire in the Haarlem-Noord district early this morning. Emergency services responded to the scene around 4:00 AM, and police are currently investigatin...
Jörgen Raymann returns to the theater after ten years: I found it terrifying
Comedian and presenter Jörgen Raymann returns to the stage after a ten-year absence with his new show, Bigi Yari. He admitted to feeling very nervous about performing in the theater again this coming...
Empty nesters gain financial freedom, but Peter (58) and Ingrid (56) are not on the same page
Empty nesters Peter and Ingrid are experiencing increased financial freedom now that their children have moved out. Despite this relief in fixed costs, the couple is struggling with frequent conflicts...