Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Inner dikes near Durgerdam full of cracks: water board on patrol
Due to a persistent precipitation deficit, the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier is conducting extra inspections of peat dikes near Durgerdam to monitor drought-related cracks. While the curr...
Visitors disappointed by cancellation of Kwaku Summer Festival: "It must stay"
The Kwaku Summer Festival will cease operations in its current form after this year due to rising organizational costs and stricter permit requirements. Despite deep disappointment from visitors and p...
Race against time: will injured ultrarunner Rick recover in time for Spartathlon?
Ultrarunner Rick van der Burg is racing against time to recover from a severe ankle injury ahead of the Spartathlon in Greece this September. He is currently undergoing treatment and monitoring while ...
Public can follow Bonnie Tyler's funeral online and on screens
Fans will be able to watch the funeral of Bonnie Tyler live on August 17 via the singer's website. Additionally, large screens will be installed outside the church in Swansea, Wales, to allow the publ...
Ajax presents new away kit with bus on Elandsgracht: "The color suits me well"
Ajax has unveiled its new away kit with an event on the Elandsgracht in Amsterdam. The team will debut the new shirt during their match against the Serbian club FK Vojvodina.
Fast-track justice is such a relief compared to slow-motion justice
Students break into common areas of Amsterdam-East residential complex and vandalize property in protest against landlord Duwo
Through public transport gates without scanning in the future? GVB conducts 'promising' trial
GVB has successfully tested a new hands-free check-in system for public transport fare gates using ultra-wideband technology at Amsterdam Central Station. The trial demonstrated that this method is ac...
Amsterdam stock exchange misses out on listing of spun-off Unilever unit
Unilever's divested food division will be listed on the London Stock Exchange instead of the Amsterdam exchange. The American company McCormick, which is acquiring a significant portion of Unilever's ...
Oil price back above 100 dollars per barrel, the Netherlands feels it at the pump
The price of Brent crude oil has risen above 100 dollars per barrel, leading to an immediate increase in fuel costs across the Netherlands. As a result, the price of a liter of Euro95 gasoline has rea...
Three questions about gas generators: how can a grid operator choose gas right now?
Although the Netherlands is transitioning away from gas, grid operators in the Utrecht region are planning to use gas generators to produce electricity. This article addresses the apparent contradicti...
Expensive equipment stolen from NOS reporters' cars at Tour de France
NOS reporters covering the Tour de France fell victim to a car break-in overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, resulting in the theft of expensive equipment. The broadcaster has requested assistance fr...
Harry van Raam (1937-2026), owner of artist café De Gelaghkamer and Ramses Shaffy's second home, has died
Robbie Williams addresses incident: 'Not a peppermint, but a nicotine lozenge'
British singer Robbie Williams has clarified that the white object which fell out of his mouth during a recent German television interview was a nicotine tablet, not a mint. He addressed the incident ...
Oleksii (31) fights on the front lines in Ukraine and visits Amsterdam with his wife Antonia (30) during leave: It is nice to relax, but it is also bittersweet
You don't have to fit into one relationship: Linda de Munck on solo polyamory during WorldPride
Sex influencer Linda de Munck discusses solo polyamory during WorldPride, highlighting the importance of personal freedom and authenticity in relationships. She advocates for the right to shape one's ...
Loveseats in the boxes and LED lighting for ambiance: Tuschinski reopens main auditorium after large-scale renovation
ECB leaves key interest rates unchanged amid Iran war jitters
The European Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rate at 2.25 percent following a previous increase in June. This decision allows policymakers additional time to evaluate how rising ener...
Mattress catches fire in elevator: apartment building in Haarlem evacuated
An apartment building on Clothildestraat in Haarlem was evacuated this afternoon after a mattress caught fire in an elevator on the sixth floor. No injuries were reported, and firefighters are current...
