Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Major damage in head-on collision at Badhoevedorp intersection
Two vehicles were involved in a serious head-on collision at the intersection of Schipholweg and Sloterweg in Badhoevedorp early Monday morning. The accident occurred around 4:20 AM and resulted in si...
Today’s Studio Voetbal makes you long for the Jack van Gelder of the pre-populist era
India also signs strategic partnership with Sweden
India and Sweden have established a strategic partnership aimed at doubling their trade and mutual investments over the next five years. This announcement follows a similar agreement recently conclude...
Old Toyota heavily damaged by car fire in Heemskerk
A 1986 Toyota Camry was heavily damaged by a fire while parked on Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk early Monday morning. The blaze broke out around 2:15 AM, causing significant damage to the vintage vehic...
North Holland traffic: quiet morning rush hour on Monday, May 18
The morning rush hour in North Holland was quiet on Monday, May 18, with most roads seeing little congestion. Delays were primarily reported on the A9 motorway as a result of roadworks and localized t...
Barbra Streisand unable to accept honorary Palm due to injury
Barbra Streisand will not attend the Cannes Film Festival this Saturday to receive the honorary Palme d'Or. The actress stated she is unable to travel while she continues to recover from a knee injury...
Entrepreneurs call on cabinet for crisis approach to grid congestion
Several Dutch business organizations and the municipality of Eindhoven have urged the national cabinet to treat power grid congestion as a national crisis. In a letter to the State Secretary for Clima...
74 fraud suspects identified
Dutch police have identified 74 out of 100 fraud suspects after releasing their images to the public. Thirty-eight individuals have been interrogated so far, while investigations into the remaining su...
Coffee grounds, buttermilk, or onions: how our grandmothers kept their homes sparkling clean
Cleaning expert Zamarra Kok highlights traditional household tips used by previous generations, such as using coffee grounds, buttermilk, and onions for cleaning. These budget-friendly methods remain ...
Ingrid gets loaner camera from Fotovak Engel out of the blue
Ingrid received a loaner camera from Fotovak Engel, a camera shop with over fifty years of history, highlighting their exceptional customer service. The article features the store as a positive exampl...
Jim starts petition after frustrating cycling holiday: "European rail network must improve"
Jim Odenhoven from Amsterdam is launching a European Citizens' Initiative to improve the European rail network following a frustrating cycling trip plagued by delays and booking complications. To have...
We all change along with the younger generation, but for Kim Lammers the magic of sport isn't in Hazes or Madonna
Shakira and Madonna are scheduled to perform during the halftime show of the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. The event is expected to attract a record-breaking television ...
Toos & Henk - May 18
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current affairs through the daily Toos & Henk comic strip. The comic is published from Monday to Saturday, with this specific entry dated May 1...
A9 roadworks begin, Rijkswaterstaat expects Monday traffic jams: 'Stay on the highway or chaos will ensue'
Maintenance work on the A9 highway between Alkmaar and Uitgeest has begun and is scheduled to last for one month. Rijkswaterstaat warns of significant traffic delays starting Monday morning and advise...
Fresh market at Halkade in IJmuiden closes permanently, tenants seek successor
The Versmarkt on the Halkade in IJmuiden has permanently closed, leaving local residents and passers-by without a nearby option for daily groceries. The current tenants are actively seeking a successo...
Ten seconds longer at a roundabout? Haarlemmermeer won't put Zwaanshoek home seekers through that
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has rejected a housing project in Zwaanshoek because it would increase traffic wait times at a local roundabout by ten seconds. The developer criticized the decision...
Tightening purse strings due to high fuel and energy prices: Outings, dining out, and holidays cut first
A study by ING reveals that sixty percent of Dutch households plan to reduce spending due to rising energy and fuel prices. Consumers are primarily cutting back on vacations and dining out at restaura...
Is new queue chaos looming as Schiphol security undergoes a major overhaul? ‘I don’t know if this is still safe’
Spot the differences: Leidseplein in 1912 and 2026
