Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Telecom providers have made it easier to cancel subscriptions
Nine telecom providers have simplified the process for customers to cancel their mobile and fixed phone subscriptions. Users can now cancel online and will no longer receive follow-up phone calls afte...
The Activist review: queer thriller addresses urgent themes but is rather melodramatic
Deposit collector Verpact surprised by Amsterdam alderman’s remarks: ‘Around 20 million euros already goes to Amsterdam’
AEX hits new record as oil prices plummet following Trump's Iran remarks
The Amsterdam AEX index reached a new record high as global oil prices fell following U.S. President Donald Trump's comments regarding progress in negotiations with Iran. Despite the drop in oil price...
Province takes legal action after Bloemendaal refuses to intervene at Vogelenzang campsite
The province of North Holland has initiated legal proceedings against the municipality of Bloemendaal for refusing to halt the construction of holiday homes at Camping Vogelenzang. The province argues...
New jazz concert hall in Amsterdam Southeast: ‘We want to be a musical living room’
Resident of shot-at home in Amsterdam Southeast moves after offer from Eigen Haard
A tenant in Amsterdam-Zuidoost whose apartment was repeatedly shot at in January has agreed to move to a different location in the city following a settlement with housing corporation Eigen Haard. The...
Housing priority in Haarlem for healthcare, education, and childcare staff falls short: scheme used only 9 times
Since 2023, a priority housing scheme for healthcare, education, and childcare workers in Haarlem has resulted in only nine successful placements, significantly lower than the anticipated eighty. The ...
Living in a treehouse on Waterlooplein: 'It was the time when anything was possible'
David and Diederik reflect on their time living in a treehouse on Amsterdam's Waterlooplein during the 1980s. They describe the experience as a unique chapter in the city's history when such unconvent...
No ankle monitor for Høiby, risk of reoffending
An Oslo court has rejected Marius Borg Høiby’s request to replace his pretrial detention with house arrest and an electronic ankle monitor. The court denied the request due to the perceived risk of...
Belgian minister rebukes US ambassador again
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has reprimanded US Ambassador Bill White for criticizing the government on social media regarding a legal case in Antwerp. The dispute follows a decision by pro...
The Voice of Holland returns with new season
The popular singing competition 'The voice of Holland' is set to return for a new season, as confirmed by coach Willie Wartaal. Current coaches Ilse DeLange, Dinand Woesthoff, and the duo Suzan & Free...
Fewer hotel rooms booked than expected in US World Cup cities
Hotels in American host cities for the upcoming World Cup are experiencing lower demand for rooms than initially anticipated. A survey conducted across eleven host cities revealed that booking numbers...
Illustration Biennial shows how visual culture makes resistance visible: 'Societal importance of illustration is greater than ever today'
The eighth edition of the Illustratie Biënnale will take place on June 6 and 7 at the Schuur in Haarlem. The festival highlights the growing importance of illustration in making social resistance vis...
Temperatures to rise this weekend after unsettled days
After several unsettled days, temperatures in Amsterdam are set to rise this weekend, reaching a peak of 21 degrees with sunshine on Saturday. While Sunday remains warm, rain is expected, and high gra...
New Moerdijk coalition insists on clarity and compensation
Six parties in the new Moerdijk coalition have released their governing agreement, focusing on clarity regarding industrial and energy infrastructure expansion plans. The coalition emphasizes the need...
Prosecutors demand 7 months in prison for father of Jos Leijdekkers for money laundering
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence for Joseph Leijdekkers, the 71-year-old father of fugitive criminal 'Bolle Jos,' for money laundering. The charges follo...
Axios: US believes it is close to draft agreement to end war with Iran
The White House believes it is nearing a draft agreement with Iran to end current hostilities, according to reports from Axios. U.S. officials expect a response from the Iranian government regarding t...
Dinner Club brings strangers together: "Food connects more than anything else"
The Dinner Club is a new initiative in Amsterdam designed to combat loneliness by bringing strangers together for shared meals. Residents and expats can host or join dinners through a dedicated websit...
Class act: Willem receives free remote for his old electric bed
After seventeen years of use, Willem Kunst's electric bed remote control broke, leading to a difficult search for a replacement. He eventually managed to obtain a new wired remote for free, despite th...