Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Anti-Israel demonstration continues to haunt Wienen: 'We are shocked by the mayor'
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem is facing continued political scrutiny following his decision to order the police to disperse a pro-Palestinian demonstration on May 15. Local political parties remain diss...
Large wildfire ravages Southern France
A large wildfire is currently raging in the Hérault and Aude departments of southern France, forcing the evacuation of dozens of people. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to combat the blaz...
ABN AMRO: housing market cools due to higher mortgage rates
The Dutch housing market is cooling down due to rising mortgage interest rates, according to a report by ABN AMRO. While income growth and limited housing supply continue to support prices, the bank e...
Number of Ebola cases in Congo rises to over 1,400
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,406. According to the Congolese government, there have been 438 deaths related to the outbreak so far.
Entrepotbrug apartment residents fear being trapped in unreliable elevator again: 'No thanks, I'll take the stairs'
Yoshi (37) moved to Floradorp as an outsider: In Noord I learned to stand my ground
Cabinet introduces smaller ballot, voters to mark only two boxes in 2029 European elections
The Dutch government is officially replacing the large ballot paper with a smaller version starting with the 2029 European elections. Under the new system, voters will be required to mark two boxes in...
Calling a plumber for a leaking roof? You might soon get an AI voice on the line: 'This will quickly become the new normal'
KPN is introducing a new service that allows businesses, such as plumbers, to use AI voices to answer incoming customer calls. While this technology aims to streamline communication, it has sparked a ...
Readers on mini-cars: ‘Maybe it’s no coincidence that you see relatively many women driving a Birò’
‘Strangers welcome’ appears on the Haringpakkersbrug near Amsterdam Central: ‘A warm gesture in a very sinister guise’
Average holiday home price fell slightly last year, sales also down
In 2025, the average price of a holiday home in the Netherlands fell slightly to approximately 240,000 euros, alongside a decrease in total sales. Research from the Land Registry shows that most new h...
Holiday parks continue to grow: 4,000 parks, 135,000 cottages, and buyers often paying in full immediately
The popularity of holiday parks in the Netherlands continues to rise, with an increase in the total number of parks and vacation homes. According to new data from the Kadaster, property prices are inc...
Dutch national team arrives at Schiphol
The majority of the Dutch national football team has returned to the Netherlands following their elimination from the World Cup. The squad arrived at Schiphol Airport on a flight from Kansas City at a...
Van Essen: agriculture must remain possible around nature reserves
Agriculture minister Jaimi van Essen stated that farming should remain possible in areas surrounding nature reserves, despite the need for stricter nitrogen emission reductions in those zones. During ...
Nitrogen minister still hopes for broad support after heated debate
Nitrogen Minister Jaimi van Essen is seeking broad support from the Tweede Kamer for his new nitrogen policy despite significant political disagreement. Both Van Essen and Prime Minister Rob Jetten re...
Former Minister Rijkaart appointed acting mayor of Teylingen municipality
Former minister Frank Rijkaart has been appointed as the acting mayor of the municipality of Teylingen, effective September 1. He will succeed Carla Breuer, who is stepping down after twelve years to ...
These are the Amsterdammers we said goodbye to in the first half of 2026
Ajax sign footballers Snoeijs and Noordam until mid-2029
Ajax has signed Dutch international Katja Snoeijs from Everton. The 29-year-old football player has committed to the club with a contract lasting until the summer of 2029.
Last artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers unveiled at Stedelijk Museum
The final artwork by the late Wim T. Schippers, titled 'Wim is weg 1942-2026 (unfinished)', was unveiled at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam on Wednesday. Schippers donated the piece to the museum be...