Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Possible explosive found during arrest at home in the West
Rowing World Championships kick off at the Bosbaan: 'We are really going for gold'
The World Rowing Championships are taking place at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam from August 24 to 30, with approximately 40,000 visitors expected to attend. Dutch rowers are aiming for gold on home soil w...
A Berghuis-plus without much depth: new Ajax right winger seems like a short-term solution
Pride dominates in Zandvoort, door remains always open for Grand Prix return
Following the conclusion of the final Formula 1 event in Zandvoort, Mayor David Moolenburgh expressed pride in the positive impact the races had on the town's infrastructure and image. While no furthe...
Bijenkorf webshop fully operational weeks after cyberattack
The Bijenkorf webshop has returned to full functionality following a cyberattack at a logistics partner earlier this month. The incident had previously caused temporary ordering issues for many produc...
Thousands of students start a new life in the city: "Exciting, but I'm mainly looking forward to it"
Approximately 4,600 first-year students have begun the academic year at the University of Amsterdam with the traditional Intreeweek orientation event. New board chair Vinod Subramaniam used the occasi...
Schiphol security staff to hold first work stoppages on Tuesday and Wednesday
Readers on dangerous intersections in Amsterdam: 'As a cyclist, you barely have any space at this junction'
Summer Dance Forever sets Paradiso ablaze again: Dancers from all over the world come to Amsterdam for this
Schiphol security staff begin strikes: first walkouts on Tuesday and Wednesday
Security staff at Schiphol Airport are launching a series of short work stoppages on Tuesday and Wednesday to protest against high workload levels. The planned actions consist of fifteen-minute strike...
Van Houweningenstraat in West cordoned off due to suspicious package, EOD deployed
Police in Amsterdam cordoned off a portion of the Van Houweningenstraat on Wednesday afternoon after discovering a suspicious package during an arrest. The Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) was ...
Almost a quarter of cars sold are already 16 years or older: why used cars are so popular
Nearly a quarter of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year were sixteen years old or older, marking a record high. Experts are analyzing why these older vehicles have become increasingly popular a...
KRO-NCRV and BNNVARA do not want to organize Eurovision participation
Dutch broadcasters KRO-NCRV and BNNVARA have announced they will not take over the organization of the Netherlands' participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. This decision follows AVROTROS's ...
Makeover for your Ikea furniture: this interior design store is opening soon in Haarlem
Studio Fedde is set to open a new interior design shop in Haarlem's Barteljorisstraat this October. The store will specialize in providing custom-made fronts for Ikea kitchens and cabinets.
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Not everyone at AVROTROS agrees with withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest
The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has decided to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest. However, this decision has faced internal disagreement, with commentator Cornald Maas and other staff members e...
Amsterdam calls on students: Guys, speak up!
The city of Amsterdam is launching a campaign encouraging students to speak up when they witness sexually inappropriate comments or jokes. The initiative aims to promote a safer environment by empower...
Smaller products reappear in supermarkets without price drops
The Dutch Consumers' Association found that dozens of supermarket products decreased in size last year without a corresponding price reduction. While manufacturers often attribute these changes to imp...
