Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem must house 283 more status holders this year
The municipality of Haarlem must provide housing for an additional 283 status holders by the end of this year, according to new figures from the Dutch government. Since the beginning of 2024, 91 refug...
Chemical company Dow cuts more than 600 jobs in the Netherlands
Chemical company Dow has announced it will cut 605 jobs within its Dutch operations. The move is part of a global restructuring effort that involves a total reduction of 4,500 positions worldwide.
Standing on its own feet is a necessity for Europe, but it costs a lot of money
Europe aims to reduce its technological dependency on the United States and China to mitigate vulnerability to external political shifts. Although establishing autonomy is viewed as a strategic necess...
Pure nostalgia: 5 historic shops in Haarlem
The city center of Haarlem is home to several historic shops that have been family-run for over a century. This article highlights five of these authentic businesses where visitors can experience loca...
Suspect in car accident involving Leontine Ruiters and Jada Borsato was driving under the influence
Spanish police have confirmed that the driver involved in a car accident with Leontine Ruiters and Jada Borsato on Ibiza was driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was also reportedly ope...
What lessons is Zandvoort learning from a tumultuous Pentecost weekend? Calls for more measures grow louder
During the Pentecost weekend in Zandvoort, groups of troublemakers caused significant unrest, vandalism, and threats along the beach and boulevard. The disturbances forced two beach pavilions to close...
Condition of bridges in Velsen is good, only Juliana Bridge needs replacement
While a third of Dutch municipalities struggle with bridge maintenance backlogs, the situation in Velsen is reportedly good. Only the Julianabrug requires replacement, a project that has already been ...
Political reporter Tim Wagemakers on the coalition agreement: ‘Car owners will pay more’
Video unmasks attackers who broke man's jaw on King's Day as he defended his girlfriend
Two men have been identified following a violent assault on King's Day in Amsterdam that left a victim with a broken jaw. The suspects, a 27-year-old from Amsterdam and a 25-year-old from Uitgeest, we...
Twice as many hay fever symptoms as last week due to heat
Recent warm weather in the Netherlands has caused a significant spike in hay fever complaints, reaching the highest levels recorded so far this year. According to the NIVEL research institute, the num...
Suspects in King's Day assault identified; victim's jaw broken in three places
Stroke strikes 42,000 Dutch people per year: how it occurs and how to recognize it
Approximately 42,000 people in the Netherlands suffer a stroke annually, a condition recently highlighted by former speed skater Erben Wennemars' own health scare. The report explains what happens in ...
Six weeks in prison for Ajax fans who threw stones and bottles at police in Volendam
Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the me...
Reactions to Amsterdam coalition agreement: ‘The only truly progressive thing is making car ownership impossible’
Fifty reports of street insecurity made to the municipality so far
The municipality of Amsterdam has received fifty reports regarding street safety since implementing a more streamlined reporting system earlier this year. This change aims to better identify specific ...
Fifty reports of street safety concerns made to the municipality so far
The City of Amsterdam has processed fifty reports from residents about unsafe public spaces since improving its system for tracking safety-related complaints. This data collection initiative follows a...
Fewer passengers at European airports for the first time since COVID crisis
Passenger numbers at European airports fell by 0.7 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month the previous year. This decline marks the first drop in passenger traffic recorded since the end of ...
Arrest during raid on company on Parallelweg in Beverwijk
Police and the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) conducted a raid on a business on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday. One person was arrested during the operation, and an investi...
Haarlem spends millions extra on laptops and smartphones for officials: 'Rise of AI driving up prices'
The municipality of Haarlem will invest an additional 7.5 million euros over the next five years to provide civil servants with updated laptops and smartphones. This budget increase is driven by stric...
