Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Wolves target cattle, vets sound alarm: ‘Ensure management’
Wolf attacks on cattle in the province of Drenthe have surged dramatically, with 60 incidents reported this year alone compared to only seven in 2022. Local veterinarians and farmers are calling for u...
Even a photo of Rinus Michels travels to JOS Watergraafsmeer's unique cup match
Amateur football club JOS Watergraafsmeer is preparing for a major KNVB Cup match against NAC Breda. Due to technical requirements, the game will be played at the AFC complex, where the club plans to ...
Released suspect in Romanian ‘pimp gang’ case rearrested day before Amsterdam trial begins
George B., a suspect linked to a Romanian pimping ring accused of exploiting sex workers in Amsterdam's red-light district, was arrested again just before his trial began. He is the half-brother of th...
KLM suspends flights to Dubai until late March due to unrest in the Middle East
KLM has suspended flights to Dubai until late March and cancelled services to Riyadh and Dammam until November 2026 citing regional instability. The airline is responding to ongoing threats and geopol...
Residents to pay more for parking: permits inside the Ring up to 41 percent more expensive
Amsterdam is significantly increasing parking permit fees for residents starting next year to address municipal budget deficits and manage urban space. Residents within the city's Ring road will see t...
Explosive rise in parking permit costs: sometimes even a doubling
Amsterdam will significantly raise parking permit fees for residents starting next year, with some costs doubling in specific neighborhoods. City officials state the increases are intended to reduce u...
Are we driving ourselves crazy by asking an app how we slept?
The increasing prevalence of self-tracking and location-sharing technologies is fueling a culture of constant surveillance that compromises individual privacy and autonomy. This trend, heavily driven ...
Theater maker Anna Podt (25): ‘I had never seen a layered lesbian character on stage’
Theater maker Anna Podt, aged 25, is dedicated to improving the representation of lesbian characters in professional theater. Through her work as both an actor and a creator, she aims to bring more nu...
Brazilian stock market plunges and halted automatically for first time since 2020
The Brazilian stock market suffered a major drop and triggered an automatic trading halt for the first time since 2020 due to investor concerns over Lula da Silva's fiscal policies. Uncertainty has be...
Media companies send urgent letter about 'TV boxes': 'This has grown into a cross-border business model'
Major Dutch media companies have called on government ministers to address the widespread and growing issue of illegal streaming devices and services. They argue that these illicit platforms threaten ...
Parking permits to become more expensive in 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, the cost of most parking permits in Amsterdam will increase. Residents are encouraged to review the updated pricing schedules to prepare for these upcoming adjustments.
PostNL invests tens of millions more in parcel lockers
PostNL is investing an additional 50 million euros to expand its network of parcel lockers to 7,500 locations by 2031. The project aims to provide consumers with more delivery flexibility by ensuring ...
With her photos, Myriam Boulos explores sexuality, desire, and fantasy in Beirut
Museum Foam in Amsterdam is presenting A Collective Diary: Sexual Fantasies, the first solo museum exhibition by Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos. The collection explores intimacy and desire in Bei...
Rolling up the sleeves: Boerderij van Dorst is back on air and this Haarlem local is taking part
Raven van Dorst is back with a new season of the television show Boerderij van Dorst, where guests help renovate a farm in Apeldoorn. Among the celebrity participants joining for the manual labor and ...
Job growth strongest in construction, healthcare and government in recent years
Recent employment growth in the Netherlands has been strongest within the construction, healthcare, and government sectors. These industries have expanded due to major infrastructure projects, rising ...
Two men (27) injured after severe assault on Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam-Centrum
Two 27-year-old men were left injured after a severe assault on the Prins Hendrikkade in Amsterdam-Centrum late Saturday night. Police are investigating the incident and have requested witnesses or an...
Mother denies recruiting son for explosion: "I would never do that"
Jennifer A. from Emmen is appearing in court to deny allegations that she recruited her son to carry out a bombing at a house in Haarlem. Her legal defense is seeking her release from custody, while t...
Mart Hoogkamer buys café in Leiderdorp with friends
Singer Mart Hoogkamer and his friends have acquired Café Dobbertje in Leiderdorp following the previous owner's health-related closure. While the sale has been confirmed by Hoogkamer's management, sp...
Water main break on Damrak affects 40 connections: restaurants, museum, and canal boats without drinking water
A water pipe burst near Damrak in Amsterdam has cut off drinking water to roughly 40 businesses, including a museum and several canal cruise boats. Waternet has secured the area and expects to complet...
State secretary intervenes at Haga Lyceum: Unacceptable for students to receive substandard education
State Secretary Tielen has intervened at the Amsterdam-based Haga Lyceum due to recurring mismanagement and substandard educational quality. The ministry has demanded a formal improvement plan and inc...