Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lebanon reports deaths from Israeli strikes
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed eight people, including two children, on Wednesday. The attacks targeted vehicles traveling on a highway between the capital, Beirut, and the southern part of the ...
Data center starts temporary power supply after fire
The NorthC datacenter in Almere has activated a temporary power supply following a fire that occurred last week. This development allows affected customers to begin a phased restart of their ICT syste...
First Eurovision semi-final without the Netherlands attracts few viewers
The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest attracted only 541,000 viewers in the Netherlands, a significant decrease from previous years. This low viewership is attributed to a local boycott ...
Koos Breukel photographs artist Julika Rudelius
Ajax apparently still matters, at least in Rotterdam-Zuid
Abolishing first herring barrel auction 'end of a beautiful tradition', stakeholders disappointed by wholesaler's decision
Stakeholders expressed disappointment following the decision to cancel the traditional auction of the first barrel of 'Hollandse Nieuwe' herring in Scheveningen. This annual event marks the end of a l...
Roadworks on Camplaan Heemstede due to gas pipe
Utility provider Stedin has started maintenance on a gas pipeline on Camplaan-West in Heemstede, necessitating a road closure for at least one week. Local traffic is being diverted while the work is c...
Never expected, but it happened: Yorick meets his hero Paul McCartney
Haarlem musician Yorick van Norden fulfilled a lifelong dream by attending a private album presentation by Paul McCartney at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. The singer-songwriter, who cons...
Study shows cultural activities are as good for you as sports
New research suggests that regularly engaging in cultural and artistic activities, such as painting or visiting museums, can slow the physical aging process. These activities are found to contribute t...
NVWA seizes 220,000 vapes from company and storage facility
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) seized nearly 220,000 illegal vapes and 50,000 nicotine pouches from locations in South Holland and North Brabant. The prohibited item...
Journalist Frans Heddema (1936-2026) was a monument: the aldermen came to him
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees has not yet completed conductor training
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees has not yet completed the conductor training he committed to when taking office in 2022. He initially planned to work as a conductor to gain firsthand insight into the daily exp...
Dutch Cabinet 'horrified' by Loosdrecht arson: 'Truly disgusting, truly reprehensible'
The Dutch cabinet expressed horror and condemnation following an arson attack at an emergency shelter for asylum seekers in Loosdrecht on Tuesday. Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yesilgöz described the i...
For years Rudie didn't know what was wrong with his body until his Parkinson's diagnosis
After years of experiencing unexplained physical symptoms, Rudie felt a sense of relief upon finally being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. While he manages to maintain his routine at work, he face...
Judge: court accreditation policy unlawful
The District Court of The Hague has ruled that the current accreditation policy for Dutch courts and appellate courts is unlawful and non-binding. The verdict follows a legal challenge initiated by th...
53 municipal notices on construction, demolition, tree removal, and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 53 permit applications last week concerning construction, demolition, tree removal, and hospitality activities. While 52 of the notifications involve projects wit...
Haarlem neighborhood platforms want more power for citizens: 'Not just input, but participation and decision-making'
Seven neighborhood platforms in Haarlem are calling for a cultural shift to give residents more influence and decision-making power over local construction and environmental projects. They argue that ...
Renovated Gashouder in Amsterdam to start trials with Holland Festival in June, grand reopening in November
No additional government measures after riots at reception centers
The Dutch cabinet will not introduce extra measures following violent riots at asylum seeker reception centers, according to Minister David van Weel. The decision comes after a protest at an emergency...
IMF critical of 'freedom contribution' and more pessimistic about Dutch economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its growth expectations for the Dutch economy, citing a particularly uncertain outlook for the near future. The organization also criticized the gover...