Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem spends millions extra on laptops and smartphones for officials: 'Rise of AI driving up prices'
The municipality of Haarlem will invest an additional 7.5 million euros over the next five years to provide civil servants with updated laptops and smartphones. This budget increase is driven by stric...
Two arrested after synthetic drug lab bust in De Pijp
Housing market faces standstill without intervention
Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represe...
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KNRM rushes to drifting shrimp cutter IJM 33, rewarded with bags of shrimp: 'Didn't want a second Black Jack on the beach'
The KNRM successfully prevented the shrimp cutter IJM 33 from running aground after a fishing net became stuck in its propeller on Tuesday night. The rescue team acted with urgency to avoid a repeat o...
How much extra traffic will the construction of 24 apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum cause? ‘It’s often very busy already’
Residents expressed concerns about increased traffic and parking issues during a meeting regarding the construction of 24 new apartments on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Castricum. The participation evenin...
New parking rules for Hoofddorp city center
New parking regulations will take effect in the city center of Hoofddorp starting October 1st to improve accessibility for residents and visitors. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is implementing th...
Dam Square closed on June 9 and 17 for state visits
Dam Square and surrounding streets in Amsterdam will be temporarily closed on June 9 and 17 to accommodate state visits by the President of Germany and the Emperor of Japan. These measures are necessa...
Vijlbrief puts knife to meat industry's throat: agency worker ban looms in two weeks
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has issued a two-week deadline for the meat processing industry to address labor abuses or face a ban on hiring temporary workers. This measure aims to compel slaughterhouses a...
The influencer holiday is a popularity contest disguised as a school trip
New European tech package: more data centers and less dependence on Big Tech
The European Commission has introduced a new package of technology regulations aimed at reducing the continent's dependence on American big tech companies. The initiative focuses on promoting homegrow...
Economists expect petrol to reach 2.82 euros per liter and energy bills to rise by 40 euros per month
Economists predict that gasoline prices could rise to 2.82 euros per liter this summer due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Furthermore, new energy contracts are expected to increase...
Home raid in Heemskerk
On Wednesday afternoon, the FIOD, Customs, and police conducted a joint raid on a residence in Heemskerk. The investigation took place at a home located on Aletta Jacobsstraat.
Samuel (21) was addicted to snus: ‘Looking back, it's disgusting’
An investigation by AD Rotterdams Dagblad has revealed that snus is widely available in Rotterdam despite being illegal and highly addictive for young people. Samuel, a 21-year-old who recently quit u...
Which Haarlem resident deserves a royal decoration, in your opinion?
The City of Haarlem is inviting residents to nominate fellow citizens for royal decorations to recognize their long-term voluntary contributions to society. Eligible nominees include volunteers and ca...
New location for packed flea market and fair in Parkwijk with more than 220 stalls
The annual flea market and bazaar in Parkwijk will take place on Saturday, June 6, featuring over 220 stalls. Due to the upcoming demolition of the Beatrixplein shopping center, the event has been mov...
5 murals in Delftwijk and East
The City of Haarlem, in collaboration with art platform 37PK and Elan Wonen, is commissioning five new murals in the Delftwijk and Haarlem Oost neighborhoods this summer. Funded by a €100,000 budget...
High expectations for new Ajax coach at supporters' association: We will be champions
Spanish coach Míchel has signed a contract to lead Ajax, bringing hope to the club's supporters' association after a period of instability. Supporters' representative Fabian Nagtzaam praised Míchel'...
Cheap summer train subscription starts a week early: Off-peak travel for 49 euros a month from June 15
A discounted summer train subscription offering off-peak travel for 49 euros per month will now take effect on June 15, one week earlier than the originally planned June 21 start date. This adjustment...
