Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem to get international train service to Antwerp, Ghent, and Paris as GoVolta adds stop
Starting December 14, train operator GoVolta will launch a daily international service connecting Haarlem to Paris, with intermediate stops in Antwerp and Ghent. The company specifically chose Haarlem...
How Pride grew from a small gay party to a mega-event: "It’s always been a struggle"
Journalists Michiel Klaassen and Menno Sedee have released a book exploring the 30-year history of Amsterdam Pride and its evolution from a promotional party into a major activist event. The authors h...
Record proceeds for KWF after successful Vissenloop and VissenRun
The Vissenloop and VissenRun events raised a record-breaking 150,000 euros for the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF) this past weekend. A total of 2,734 participants took part in the walking and running edit...
Punctuation: On mothers and daughters, father and sons
The article discusses the enduring literary theme of relationships between parents and children. It highlights that the experiences of daughters and sons writing about their mothers and fathers remain...
Blake Lively seeks to recover legal costs from Justin Baldoni after settlement
Actress Blake Lively is requesting that a judge order Justin Baldoni to cover her legal expenses following their recent settlement. This move comes less than a month after the two reached an agreement...
Inflation soars to 3.5 percent in May, Iran war makes everything more expensive
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.5% in May, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. The increase is primarily driven by rising fuel and ener...
More municipalities have local heat plans, majority still do not
The number of Dutch municipalities with or developing a local heat plan has increased from 90 to 128 over the past year, according to the Red Cross and the Climate Alliance. While this is seen as a po...
Man who stalked his ex: I wasn't myself. This was a different E. in a manic episode
A man appeared in court for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Leiden throughout several months in 2025, including placing GPS trackers on her car and sending threatening messages to her family and friends...
Aalsmeer reaps the rewards of handball player Donny Vink's return: He's enjoying it again
Handballer Donny Vink has returned to Aalsmeer after a brief retirement, helping the team reach the national championship finals. The 27-year-old recently signed a one-year contract extension, citing ...
Documentary reveals just how filthy the North Sea floor is
The documentary 'De Noordzee BV' highlights the 'Fishing for Litter' project, which has removed more than 8.5 million kilograms of trash from the North Sea over the last 25 years. It explores the moun...
Toos & Henk - June 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published daily from Monday through Saturday.
New name for merged Bloemendaal and Heemstede welfare organizations: 'Says in one word what we stand for'
The welfare organizations WIJ Heemstede and Welzijn Bloemendaal have officially merged and rebranded under the new name 'Sterk Bloemendaal Heemstede.' The organization introduced a new logo and visual...
Tens of thousands of households can get paid for dimming solar panels
Dutch grid operator Enexis is partnering with the company Zonnedimmer to pay tens of thousands of households to temporarily shut off their solar panels. This initiative is designed to prevent the powe...
Community center De Hofstede in Velserbroek attracting more visitors: Drinks at a reasonable price
Community center De Hofstede in Velserbroek has seen a significant increase in visitors, reaching 850 people per week after facing potential closure in 2023. The center is now attracting a wider demog...
Delays at Belgian airports due to strike
A spontaneous strike by air traffic controllers at Skeyes caused flight delays at several Belgian airports on Tuesday morning. Approximately 25 flights were delayed at Brussels Airport and around 20 a...
Gigantic Anno Asia opens opposite Amstel Station: ‘We don’t want to be a food barn’
Yeah, go grab a mattress, otherwise those poor Romanians will get sore backs
Former gallery owner Hans Gieles (69) receives 1,558 euros state pension per month: ‘Even with little money, you can manage in Amsterdam’
Children as young as 10 can now use mobile payments at youth bank BUUT
ABN AMRO's youth bank, BUUT, has launched a service allowing children as young as 10 years old to make mobile payments using their smartphones. Starting Tuesday, BUUT claims to be the first bank in th...
School trips under pressure due to funding shortages: 'Roller coasters have multiple functions'
Primary schools in the Netherlands are increasingly struggling to fund school trips as parental contributions decline in high-poverty areas. To address this issue, the Youth Education Fund is distribu...