Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

New Eurostar trains must be able to withstand extremely high temperatures
Eurostar is modifying its new high-speed trains to withstand temperatures of up to 55 degrees Celsius. This measure is being taken to ensure service reliability as extreme summer heat becomes more com...
16-year-old boy arrested for placing explosive at restaurant in Amsterdam-East

Jan Kol has been enjoying his holiday bunker in Zandvoort for years
Jan Kol and his wife have been spending their vacations in a converted World War II bunker located in the dunes of Zandvoort. The couple prefers their unique seaside retreat to international travel.
Shift in Haarlem labor market: most jobs now in business services
The labor market in Haarlem has undergone a significant shift, with the business services sector now providing the most jobs. This represents a change from a decade ago, when the healthcare sector was...

Queues in the heat: Greek airports issue urgent plea over European border control
Greek airports are raising concerns regarding long queues caused by the implementation of a new European border control system for non-EU travelers. This follows similar issues previously reported at ...
Steur's father cannot stop talking about his son's talent
Schiphol security guard gets behind the wheel under the influence shortly after work
A security guard working at Schiphol Airport was caught driving under the influence shortly after finishing her shift. Despite the incident, her employer is legally restricted from immediately termina...
The void left by Peter R. de Vries remains unfilled

Review roundup live-action Moana: 'A fine new package'
Disney has released a new live-action adaptation of the popular animated film Vaiana, featuring actors like Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia. The film, which follows a young woman's journey acros...
After nearly five years, you can wade in the Museumplein pond again

Digital euro one step closer after European Parliament support
The European Parliament has voted in favor of plans for a digital euro, moving the initiative a step closer to implementation. This support allows final negotiations between European Union member stat...
In Bloedeigen, Margo Hoogenberk explores what happens when you adopt a child and it turns out to be a disappointment
'Rico the Chilean' no longer prosecuted for murder plot against 'Boeloeloe', but will face charges for plot to murder 'Taxi'
Katie Bernet adds an interesting layer to her adaptation of the classic Little Women with delightful teen prose
The stories of Sandro Veronesi are about loss and finitude – with death in its ultimate form
The secret diary of Emma M. Lion is more than just a gimmick and feelgood read
From the countdown on their 25th album, you can hear The Rolling Stones are ready to rock
Bad hair day? This Amsterdam phone number will put a smile on your face this summer
The Kleine Komedie theater in Amsterdam has launched a new service called the Geinlijn, which allows people to call a phone number to hear jokes. This initiative aims to provide entertainment and humo...
N205 partially closed between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen
The province of Noord-Holland is conducting road work on the N205 between Haarlem and the A9 exit at Vijfhuizen. The road will be partially closed from Thursday, September 10, until Monday, October 26...

Neighborhood organization De Groene Hub receives 300,000 euro subsidy from municipality
The Amsterdam municipality has granted a one-time subsidy of 300,000 euros to the neighborhood organization De Groene Hub to prevent it from ceasing operations. The organization, which focuses on sust...