Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Heritage of the Week | NSB Bookstore De Driehoek/Het Bolwerk (1936-1945)
Propaganda material from a former NSB bookstore was recently discovered during renovations at Kalverstraat 3-5. The historical items, dating from 1936 to 1945, have been transferred to the NIOD Instit...
Anneke's ground cover keeps disappearing. Farmer Tom: 'It might not be the plant itself, but your garden'
Anneke de Nobel from Haarlem sought advice from Farmer Tom because her lesser periwinkle ground cover keeps failing to grow. Tom suggests that the recurring issue may be caused by the specific conditi...
KLM flight attendant in isolation with suspected hantavirus infection
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem is currently being held in isolation at Amsterdam UMC due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The Dutch Ministry of Health confirmed the situation following initia...
Pear drink without pears and smaller chocolate bars: these are the most misleading products of 2026
The 2026 nominations for the Gouden Windei award highlight the year's most misleading food products, such as pear juice primarily composed of apple juice and cheddar sauce with minimal cheese. Other n...
Summer holidays less popular due to fuel crisis
Rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are making summer vacations less popular among Europeans. High prices for both airline tickets and car travel are forcing many travelers ...
Major alert over ammonia leak at Diemen company, residents report stinging eyes
Emergency services responded to a large-scale ammonia leak at a company in Diemen after local residents reported symptoms such as stinging eyes and coughing. The situation has since been stabilized by...
Ammonia leak at business park in Diemen-Zuid, large fire department response
Polling stations open for British elections
Polling stations have opened across Great Britain for local elections in England and parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party is expected to face signi...
’t Groot Clooster users slam participation process and ask alderman for suspension
Four organizations based at 't Groot Clooster in Heemstede have requested an immediate suspension of the participation process concerning the area's future. The parties submitted a formal letter to Al...
Longer free bicycle parking in municipal facilities from June 1, 2026
Starting June 1, 2026, Amsterdam will deactivate the access gates in its municipal bicycle parking garages to simplify use. From that date, bicycles can be parked for free for a maximum of seven days.
Mariska Bauer to go on theater tour with cooking show next year
Dutch presenter Mariska Bauer will launch an interactive theater tour titled "Maris, wat eten we vandaag" starting in early 2027. During the show, she will share personal stories with the audience whi...
What punishment awaits monument vandals and Remembrance Day disruptors? This fact works in their favor
During the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam, activists defaced the National Monument and disrupted the two-minute silence to protest the war in Gaza. A total of thirteen people were...
Pump prices drop slightly after sharp decline in oil prices
Dutch gasoline and diesel advisory prices saw a slight decrease on Thursday following a sharp decline in global oil prices. The price drop is attributed to market hopes for a swift resolution to the c...
Major damage to shop after ATM bombing on Jan Pieter Heijestraat
Had a Netflix subscription? A class action lawsuit is being prepared, and you can join for free
The Stichting Bescherming Consumentenbelang is preparing a mass claim against Netflix for increasing subscription prices since 2017 without clear transparency. The foundation argues that these price h...
Three lanes closed on A1 due to oil spill, major delays towards Amsterdam
Traffic on the A1 motorway towards Amsterdam is experiencing significant delays of up to 35 minutes due to an oil spill between Muiden and the Diemen junction. Three lanes have been closed while a spe...
Hotels seize Booking.com records in legal claim case
A bailiff has seized part of Booking.com's administrative records at the request of hotels currently engaged in a legal claim against the platform. The hotels sought the seizure after alleging that Bo...
Housing market divide: widening gap between renters and buyers
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MSF: Malnutrition in Gaza devastating for pregnant women and babies
An analysis by Médecins Sans Frontières warns that extreme food shortages in Gaza are having devastating effects on pregnant women and newborns. The international medical organization highlights tha...