Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
No dangerous levels detected in smoke in parts of South Holland
Smoke from a wildfire near 't Harde drifted over parts of South Holland, including Leiden, Alphen aan den Rijn, and Gouda, on Wednesday. Local safety authorities conducted air quality measurements and...
New family photo of Prince William and Catherine for 15th wedding anniversary
Prince William and Princess Catherine have shared a new family photo to mark their 15th wedding anniversary. The image features the couple with their children and dog relaxing in the grass during thei...
Veteran Billy Cobham at the Phil Friday: Still the world's best fusion drummer after half a century
Legendary fusion drummer Billy Cobham is scheduled to perform at the PHIL in Haarlem this Friday. Known for his complex drum setups and a career spanning over half a century, Cobham continues to be ce...
'It's been a good run': Kennemerland Animal Ambulance chair Helma Wienen steps down after 16 years
Helma Wienen is stepping down as the chairperson of the Kennemerland animal ambulance service after serving for 16 years. The 81-year-old will be succeeded by 55-year-old Jacqueline Makbouli.
Oil and gas companies TotalEnergies and BP see profit jump since war in Iran
Oil and gas companies TotalEnergies and BP reported a significant surge in profits during the first quarter of 2026. This financial growth is attributed to rising oil prices resulting from the conflic...
Suspect in distraction theft that cost Irene (80) her life released with ankle monitor
An Amsterdam court has ruled that a suspect in the violent death of 80-year-old Irene Winkel will be released with an electronic ankle monitor. Of the three individuals suspected of involvement in the...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ remains nothing more than a fantasy from the glossies
'Five hundred additional hectares for industrial land'. Businesses north of the North Sea Canal want to grow
Entrepreneurs in the region north of the North Sea Canal are calling for 500 hectares of additional industrial land to match local housing growth. Economic Forum chairman Friso de Zeeuw emphasizes tha...
Rental supply continues to shrink despite changes in rent law, researchers say
ABN AMRO researchers warn that the supply of middle-segment rental housing will continue to shrink as long as the government maintains high taxes on private rental properties. Despite recent changes i...
Arrival of thousands of Moluccans in Amsterdam commemorated: ‘The Netherlands still has a debt to settle’
Portable toilet cleaner Roel can't believe his phone still works: I've been bombarded with calls
Roel, a worker who empties portable toilets, has become a viral sensation following a report on his enthusiastic work during the post-King's Day cleanup. He has been overwhelmed by media requests from...
Iraq war cost US $25 billion so far, Pentagon says
The Pentagon reports that the United States has spent $25 billion so far on the war against Iran. This expenditure includes significant costs for ammunition and missiles used in attacks since the conf...
Urgent camera surveillance for four streets in Weesp over public order fears
The deputy mayor has ordered urgent month-long camera surveillance across four streets in Weesp due to concerns over potential public order disturbances. While the specific cause for the measure has n...
Multiple roads near 't Harde closed due to Veluwe wildfire
A large wildfire at the 't Harde military training area on Wednesday afternoon has caused the closure of several roads, including the A28 highway between Harderwijk and Wezep. Local provincial roads N...
Cleaner sick or on vacation? Continued pay is legally required but almost never happens
A study by Utrecht University shows that 90% of Dutch households fail to pay their domestic cleaners during illness, and 70% do not pay during vacations. Despite legal requirements for continued wage ...
Multi-million dollar stunt: how Lego brought four global stars together in one commercial
From getting your first drink to where you can find toilets and more: here is the map for Bevrijdingspop 2026 in Haarlem
A map has been released for the 2026 Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem to help visitors navigate the event grounds. The map highlights the locations of the main stage, children's festival, token sale...
Wildfire in forest near Den Ham in Overijssel
A large wildfire has broken out in a forest near Den Ham in the province of Overijssel. The Twente Fire Department has upgraded the emergency response to ensure sufficient personnel and equipment are ...
Tupac's stepbrother sues murder suspect, alleges larger conspiracy
The stepbrother of Tupac Shakur has filed a civil lawsuit against murder suspect Duane Keith Davis and others allegedly involved in the rapper's 1996 death. The lawsuit claims that recent developments...
Nearly 2,200 households in Amsterdam-Noord hit by power outage
Approximately 2,180 households in Amsterdam-Noord were left without power on Tuesday afternoon after a cable was damaged during excavation work. Grid operator Liander reported that the outage affected...