Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Housing market cools due to rising mortgage rates
The Dutch housing market is cooling down following a rise in mortgage interest rates. ABN AMRO predicts that home prices will increase by 3 percent this year and 4 percent next year.
Malcolm in the Middle actor Frankie Muniz and wife Paige to divorce
Actor Frankie Muniz and his wife, Paige, are divorcing after ten years of marriage. The couple stated on Instagram that their relationship has evolved into a deep friendship as they shift their focus ...
Sigrid Kaag to guest star on Zomergasten, with Tommy Wieringa, Nasrah Habiballah, Peter Pannekoek and Merel Pauw also joining the final season
Back to the time of Kenau: new city festival in Haarlem
On Sunday, July 12, the new city festival Fier will transport Haarlem back to the historical era of the Siege of Haarlem. The event features parades and historical figures moving through the city cent...
Keti Koti 'Broken Chains' returns to De Schuur in Haarlem for the third time
On July 1st, the Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery. For the third consecutive year, the city of Haarlem hosted these commemorative events at the Schuur.
Sosha Duysker found her family name 66 times in the archive of enslaved people
Number of train problems falls slightly after record year 2025
The number of train disruptions in the Netherlands decreased slightly during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This decline occurred despite a record high number of disruptio...
Assema family sells marina in Penningsveer with nostalgia: 'Van Assema is a household name in our area'
After nearly 85 years of operation, the Van Assema family has decided to sell their well-known marina in Penningsveer. The owners describe the decision as a significant and emotional step for the fami...
Death toll from Russian attacks on Ukrainian capital rises
The death toll from large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv has risen to ten, with at least 56 people injured, including two children. The mayor of the Ukrainian capital confirmed the casualties following...
From canal party to global symbol: 30 years of Canal Parade
Pride Amsterdam celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canal Parade this year. An exhibition titled 'Liefde op de Grachten' at the Grachtenmuseum marks this milestone by documenting the event's...
Former council member Anne Feite Bloem resigns from SP over coalition with PVV in Pekela: 'Hate-mongering party'
Former SP faction leader Anne Feite Bloem has resigned his party membership in protest of a local coalition formed with the PVV in Pekela. He stated that he could no longer support the party because i...
Traffic in North Holland: delays on the A7 during the Thursday morning rush hour, July 2
During the morning rush hour on Thursday, July 2, traffic on the A7 in the province of Noord-Holland is experiencing delays due to congestion. Motorists should anticipate a few minutes of extra travel...
Melania Trump earns millions from her failed documentary
Former US First Lady Melania Trump reportedly earned 10 million dollars from the documentary titled Melania. Despite the film being considered a commercial failure, she received the majority of the pr...
Toos & Henk - July 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through daily illustrations from Monday to Saturday. This specific feature highlights his work as of July 2nd.
Corrie wants to save her ficus but the leaves are limp. Farmer Tom: 'Too much water is a common problem with houseplants'
In his weekly advice column, Farmer Tom addresses a reader's concern about a struggling ficus plant. He explains that overwatering is a common issue for indoor plants and provides guidance on how to p...
What is changing in amateur football: sin bins in the cup and the much-discussed weekend football. 'This is a lifeline'
KNVB director of amateur football Jan Dirk van der Zee has reviewed the past season, focusing on the pilot program for time penalties and the ongoing discussions regarding weekend football. The organi...
Deaths and injuries reported in major Russian attack on Ukraine
Multiple Ukrainian cities were hit by a series of Russian missile and drone attacks overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. Local officials reported at least two deaths and sixteen injuries resulting fr...
Person injured in shooting on Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam
A shooting occurred on the Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. One person was injured and subsequently transported to the hospital.
Velsen issues no fireworks permits and cancels central show: 'No resources, no capacity'
Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen has announced that the municipality will not issue permits for local fireworks displays during the upcoming New Year's Eve. The decision is due to a lack of resources and c...
Six hectares of new nature area at Saskerleidam: RAUM continues digging and developing the site
Work has resumed on the creation of six hectares of new nature area near Saskerleidam in Akersloot. The project, led by RAUM, continues with excavating and preparing the site for ecological developmen...