Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
First cars also becoming home batteries: 'Helps against overloaded power grid'
Electric vehicles can now be used as home batteries to supply energy back to the power grid, helping to alleviate grid congestion. This new technology is currently limited to a single car brand and on...
Eggs of decapitated swan hatch in incubator: Injured male swan raises own cygnets and rejected 'adopted' cygnet
Eggs from a swan that was killed in Velserbroek have successfully hatched in an incubator at the Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem. The injured male swan has since taken on a parental role for both his own bi...
Schiphol queues resolved, but behind-the-scenes problems remain
Queues at Schiphol Airport have subsided as of Tuesday, though some travelers arrived early following the previous day's delays. Despite the calm in departure halls, the FNV union has established a re...
A9 gridlocked, Geesterweg full: Uitgeest groans under diversions. ‘Geez, what a mess.’
Closure of the A9 highway exits at Akersloot and Uitgeest has caused severe traffic congestion and dangerous conditions on local thoroughfares in Uitgeest. Residents report that roads like the Geester...
Putin arrives in China with ceremonial welcome
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a state visit with President Xi Jinping, where he was greeted with a ceremonial welcome. The reception, which featured school children waving ...
Nienke van den Berg plays a leading role in television, but hidden behind the scenes: 'I got a 10 and thought, oh, I can do this'
Nienke van den Berg, a singer from Uitgeest, has been working behind the scenes as a vocal coach for the television show The Masked Singer since 2021. Although she initially dreamed of being a perform...
Last Gaza flotilla livestream cut after interception
The boat Sirius, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was intercepted by Israel approximately 200 kilometers off the Gaza coast. This incident resulted in the loss of the fleet's final livestream as the...
What if no clean drinking water comes from the tap? Waternet practices emergency scenario
Waternet, the City of Amsterdam, and the Red Cross conducted an emergency drill in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to simulate a scenario where drinking water is contaminated by industrial waste. The exercise invo...
Young cyclist injured in collision with van in Haarlem
A young cyclist was injured on Tuesday afternoon following a collision with a delivery van in Haarlem. Emergency services responded to the scene to provide medical assistance to the victim.
First Dates gets a new version with beach club on NPO Start
The Dutch dating program First Dates is launching a new spin-off titled First Dates Beach Club on NPO Start in 2027. Broadcaster BNNVARA announced that the new version will replace the traditional res...
Aisha Dutrieux returns to where her father came from
Aisha Dutrieux reflects on her family's connection to Indonesia as her father returns to his birthplace of Jakarta with his granddaughter. She describes the profound sense of belonging she and her dau...
'Significant interest for Old Velsen.' High turnout for Parkweg and Pontplein redesign at information evening
A public meeting regarding the redesign of Parkweg and Pontplein in Velsen-Zuid drew a large crowd of residents to the city hall in IJmuiden on Monday evening. Attendees gathered to examine the propos...
BNNVARA journalist arrested by Israel while reporting on Gaza aid flotilla
Dutch journalist Gijs Sanders was detained by Israeli forces while reporting on the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza. BNNVARA and De Marker confirmed the arrest of their colleague, who was do...
Can a religious pharmacist refuse the morning-after pill? No, says Minister Hermans
Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans stated that a pharmacist in Nieuwegein is violating regulations by refusing to provide contraceptives based on religious beliefs. She emphasized that pharmacists h...
Public transport in Haarlem: fewer stops, fewer buses in three years
Public transport in Haarlem has experienced a decline over the past three years, with a reduction in both the number of bus stops and operating buses compared to 2022. This trend highlights a signific...
Ajax tickets for play-off against FC Groningen in Volendam almost sold out
Tickets for the European football play-off between Ajax and FC Groningen at the Kras Stadium in Volendam are nearly sold out. The match was moved from Amsterdam because the Johan Cruijff Arena is host...
Expensive fertilizer threatens European harvest, Brussels provides financial aid
The European Commission has presented an action plan to provide financial support to farmers struggling with high fertilizer prices. The aid package is intended to be ready before summer to protect th...
Heavy traffic on A9 due to accident near Beverwijk
A multi-vehicle accident on the A9 highway near Beverwijk has caused significant traffic delays. The congestion is worsened by ongoing roadworks that were already affecting the route.
Review: Toneelgroep Maastricht turns Uncle Vanya into a masterful play about human failing and failed lives
Pro-refugee protesters felt unsafe without police escort after car drove into march
Protesters marching through Haarlem to support refugees at the Meesterlottelaan asylum center reported feeling unsafe due to a lack of police escort on Saturday. Organizers stated that participants ha...