Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Exam stress rises at schools in IJmuiden: 'It’s like a Champions League final'
Final examinations have commenced for students in IJmuiden, resulting in high levels of stress for both pupils and teachers. The testing period is being likened to a major sports final as schools acro...
Grandparents can feel like children again at the House of Old in Wognum
The Huis van Oud in Wognum is featured as a hidden museum gem in the AlleTijd weekend supplement. Run by volunteers, the museum offers a nostalgic experience that allows older visitors to reminisce ab...
Haarlem KLM flight attendant escapes with a scare, tests negative for hantavirus
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem has tested negative for hantavirus after potential exposure to a Dutch woman who died from the virus in South Africa. The attendant was one of five people identifie...
KLM flight attendant tests negative for hantavirus
A KLM stewardess from Haarlem has tested negative for the hantavirus, according to the World Health Organization. She had been tested after being in contact with a Dutch woman in Johannesburg who pass...
Reaal customers agree to investment insurance settlement; payouts can begin
Over 90 percent of Reaal customers involved in the usury policy claim have accepted a personal compensation settlement. This agreement allows for the finalization of the deal and the payout of tens of...
Heavily secured transport full of valuables from Municipal Pawnshop
On Sunday, April 19, a heavily secured transport moved 45,000 valuable items from the Stadsbank van Lening's Bijlmerplein branch in Amsterdam to other locations. The operation, which involved police e...
Hantavirus confirmed in two Britons
Two British citizens have been confirmed with hantavirus infections, with a third suspected case reported on the island of Tristan da Cunha. British authorities are coordinating with international age...
Amsterdam man (37) arrested in Belgium for broad daylight shooting on Admiraal de Ruijterweg
Toyota expects lower profit due to Middle East unrest
Toyota expects its profit for the current fiscal year to decrease by 20% due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs. The Japanese automaker cited the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the p...
Amsterdam man arrested in Belgium for Admiraal de Ruijterweg shooting
A 37-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in Belgium for a shooting on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg in Amsterdam-West that occurred on April 24. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was injured durin...
Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency bowel surgery
Bonnie Tyler has been placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery at a hospital in Portugal. The 74-year-old singer's spokesperson confirmed the procedure is intended to assist in...
Iranian visual artist Tina tries to take root in Sexbierum
More than half of job postings say nothing or are vague about salary
Data from job site Indeed reveals that only 48 percent of job vacancies currently provide a salary indication, despite approaching European transparency regulations. Salary information is particularly...
Book presentation on Zuid-Kennemerland National Park in Engelmundus Church, Oud-Velsen: Author Jelle van der Helm to speak
On May 17, nature photographer Jelle van der Helm will present his book about South Kennemerland National Park at the Engelmunduskerk in Oud Velsen. Co-authored with Henk Wijkhuisen, the book explores...
Hikers missing after Indonesia volcano eruption
Twenty hikers are missing following the eruption of the Dukono volcano on the Indonesian island of Halmahera. The volcano sent a smoke plume 10 kilometers into the air, and officials have not yet repo...
Zelensky: Russia makes no attempt to cease fire despite ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the Russian military has continued its attacks despite a temporary ceasefire agreement. He stated that these ongoing actions demonstrate a total la...
Cow watching: visit a farm near Haarlem on this day
The Campina Open Farm Days will take place on May 15 and 25, 2026, inviting the public to visit farms in the Haarlem area. Visitors can learn about the milk production process and experience various a...
Velsen council appoints political heavyweight Henk Jan Meijer to break formation deadlock
The Velsen city council has appointed 74-year-old political veteran Henk Jan Meijer as an informateur to facilitate the stalled local government formation process. This move aims to resolve current ne...
Videoland seeking older princesses for third season of Máxima series
Streaming service Videoland is casting young actresses to portray Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane in the third season of the series Máxima. The call for older actresses indicates the production...
No evidence on GVB tapes to prosecute Maccabi fans: "Can hardly believe it"
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced that recovered GVB surveillance tapes provide no evidence to prosecute Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for the alleged assault of a woman at an Amsterdam metr...