Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Neighborhood Center in Delftwijk
The Haarlem municipal executive has proposed purchasing a building at Rijksstraatweg 541A to establish a community center, or 'Huis van de Wijk', in the Delftwijk neighborhood. This initiative aims to...

Test event Vleeshal with dinner, music and theater
On August 28 and 29, the Momentum test event will take place at the Vleeshal in Haarlem to evaluate the building's suitability for cultural and musical activities. The research will monitor sound leve...

Video | Ruben van der Meer clarifies 'Lama's 2.0' on television
ICE train to Berlin to run via Hamburg starting in October
Amsterdam alderman ‘shocked’ by millions in deficits at city shipyards while coalition seeks to tackle waste problem

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for the first time
The total United States national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time. This figure has more than doubled during the presidencies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

New season of Boer zoekt Vrouw airs daily starting November 9
The fifteenth season of the dating show Boer zoekt Vrouw is set to premiere on November 9. The program will be broadcast daily on NPO 1 for three weeks, featuring a higher number of episodes than in p...

Call | Are you missing out on pension money due to a job change? Share your story
Journalists are looking to speak with people in the Netherlands who have recently changed jobs and lost significant pension savings as a result. The call aims to highlight the financial impact of pens...

Ariana Grande wins legal victory against hackers over stolen music
Ariana Grande has won a legal victory against anonymous hackers who allegedly stole and sold her unreleased music and private footage. The court has granted her the right to subpoena information from ...
Jasper and Melvin found great success with their own soap brand but are now looking for a CEO: We grew too fast
Founders Melvin Loggies and Jasper Gabriëlse are seeking a new CEO for their soap brand, Seepje. The entrepreneurs, based in the Netherlands, stated that they are looking for more experienced leaders...

Ann (31) missing, last seen in Amsterdam
Ann, a 31-year-old woman from Alphen aan den Rijn, has been missing since Saturday, August 15. She was last seen in Amsterdam, and the police have requested the public's assistance in locating her.
New podcast from Tim de Wit and Arend Jan Boekestijn: ‘International topics are attracting an increasingly large audience’

Europe faces more summers of wildfires
Europe has experienced an intense summer marked by severe wildfires, with risks expected to increase in the coming decades without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Experts warn that...

Vodafone fined 185,000 euros for irresponsible lending
Vodafone Financial Services has been fined 185,000 euros for issuing irresponsible credit. A software error led to 158 customers receiving loans that should not have been approved four years ago.

Maker of Delft Blue sees significant growth after acquiring company behind Boska cheese slicer
Royal Delft reported strong financial performance in the first half of the year following the acquisition of Boska, the company known for its cheese slicers. This strategic expansion significantly con...

Driver cut from car after serious crash in Hoofddorp
A driver had to be extricated by the fire department after a serious two-car collision occurred this morning on the Rijnlanderweg in Hoofddorp. The injured driver was transported to the hospital, and ...
Ajax lets Ko Itakura return to Gladbach after one year at a significant loss
Aggression, shouting and intimidation: more and more Amsterdam passengers feel unsafe on public transport at night

Heritage of the Week | Remarkable paintings at Huis Rosenthal
Huis Rosenthal, located at Herengracht 500, will be open to the public for the first time during Amsterdam's Open Monumentendag. Visitors are invited to view the building's unique interior during the ...

First-time buyer loans becoming increasingly popular for mortgages
The number of mortgages taken out in the Netherlands has increased by nearly 5 percent over the last six months compared to the previous year. This growth is driven by a rising popularity of starters ...