Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time in months
Bitcoin's value exceeded $80,000 on Monday, marking its highest level in three months. This recovery follows a period in February when the cryptocurrency hit its lowest point in several years.
Mayor Halsema on defacing of Dam Square monument: ‘This is not a protest, but vandalism’
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the vandalism of the National Monument on Dam Square after it was defaced with red paint and the word "genocide" shortly before Remembrance Day. Halsema describ...
House and cabinet angry over defacement of National Monument
Dutch cabinet members and parliamentarians expressed outrage after the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced on Remembrance Day. State Secretary Eric van der Burg condemned the act ...
Fewer mortgage applications in April, first-time buyers more hesitant to buy
Mortgage applications in the Netherlands fell by 11 percent in April compared to the previous year, driven by rising interest rates making buyers, particularly starters, more hesitant. Despite the ove...
House fire in Zandvoort
A house fire broke out on Wilhelminaweg in Zandvoort early Monday morning around 3:26 AM. Emergency services, including the fire department, police, and an ambulance, responded to the scene to extingu...
Multiple vehicles damaged in car fire in Heemskerk
Several vehicles were damaged in a fire on Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk during the early hours of Monday morning. The blaze broke out around 1:30 AM and resulted in damage to multiple cars.
The photos of Bergen-Belsen were too shocking to show, though Philip Freriks would have allowed it: ‘Humans did this to each other’
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from May 4 to May 8
From May 4 to May 8, Amsterdam hosts various events for Remembrance Day, including a silent march from Museumplein to Dam Square. The program features the national two-minute silence at 8:00 PM and op...
Haarlem rat traps kill 20 to 60 rats a day: 'Yet nuisance reports are rising'
Smart traps in Haarlem's sewers are killing between 20 and 60 rats daily, yet the municipality expects 2026 to be a record year for pest reports. To address the persistent issue, Alderman Berkhout is ...
RIVM: Hantavirus not transmissible from human to human
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has clarified that the hantavirus is transmitted from rodents to humans and is not transmissible between people. This statemen...
Commercial vehicle damaged by fire in Haarlem parking lot
A commercial vehicle was heavily damaged by a fire late Sunday night in a parking lot behind Engelandlaan in Haarlem. The incident occurred around 12:15 AM, resulting in significant damage to the vehi...
National Monument on Dam Square defaced with red paint and 'genocide'
On the morning of Remembrance Day, the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint and the word 'genocide.' Cleaners are working to restore the monument before tonight's na...
RIVM calls for plain packaging for e-cigarettes
Researcher Ina Hellmich from the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is calling for electronic cigarettes to have a neutral appearance to deter use. This regulation c...
No trains between Utrecht and The Hague due to signal failure
A signal failure on Monday morning has halted train traffic between Utrecht and The Hague. ProRail expects the disruption to impact the morning rush hour, although it is currently unclear how long the...
EO produces farewell program about Lenny Kuhr and her emigration to Israel
The Dutch broadcaster EO is producing a tribute program titled 'Dankjewel Lenny' to honor singer Lenny Kuhr, airing on May 1st. The 76-year-old artist recently announced her plans to emigrate to Israe...
You either love him or hate him, says Kim Lammers: 'I wish I had more of his character'
Michiel Kramer is retiring from professional football after an eighteen-season career following a final appearance in the play-offs against Roda JC. He will remain with RKC Waalwijk, transitioning int...
Corrie ten Boom provided a Haarlem refuge for Jews: 'She saved countless lives and risked her own'
Corrie ten Boom is honored for her courageous resistance work in Haarlem during World War II, where she provided a safe haven for Jews and saved numerous lives. Her legacy of risking her own safety fo...
Resistance fighter Frieda Belinfante remains an inspiration for women today, including actress Kim van Zeben
Dutch resistance fighter Frieda Belinfante continues to inspire modern women, such as Amsterdam-based actress Kim van Zeben. Van Zeben feels a personal connection to Belinfante due to their shared ide...
Bo Wissink’s grandmother Jo Postma was a resistance courier: ‘She meant a lot to others, I want to improve the world too’
Bo Wissink finds inspiration in the wartime bravery of her grandmother, Jo Postma, who served as a courier for the Dutch resistance during World War II. Postma’s dedication to helping others and ris...
Toos & Henk - May 4
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. This edition is released for May 4th, which is a day of remembrance in the Netherlands.