Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
More discrimination reports last year, many involving Wilders
Reports of discrimination in the Netherlands increased last year, with many complaints linked to a social media post by PVV leader Geert Wilders. A study detailing these findings was presented to Inte...
Simone Kleinsma in musical with songs by Paul de Leeuw
Simone Kleinsma is developing a new musical centered around the songs of Paul de Leeuw. The story follows three generations of women—a grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter—who all move in toge...
Hospitals do not rule out that hackers accessed patient data
Following a cyberattack on software supplier ChipSoft, two hospitals have stated they cannot rule out that patient data was accessed by hackers. The investigation into the extent of the data breach fo...
Epe maintains penalty for COA over asylum reception
The municipality of Epe has finalized a daily penalty payment of ‣63,480 against the COA for failing to close an emergency asylum shelter in a local hotel on time. The COA has been given one additio...
Inspectorate: School leaders too busy to do their jobs properly
The Dutch Inspectorate of Education's annual report states that school leaders are currently too overburdened with tasks to effectively perform their roles. This workload prevents them from addressing...
Dutch Tesla owner goes viral with damage claim: ‘Friends say: do you realize who you’re taking on?’
Dutch Tesla owner Mischa Sigtermans is pursuing a claim against the company after paying 6,400 euros for self-driving software that is incompatible with older vehicle models. Despite recent approval f...
60 municipal notices on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
In the past week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 60 permit applications related to demolition and tree removal. Local residents are encouraged to check the list of applications to see how these...
Inspectorate sounds alarm: literacy and numeracy levels in secondary schools continue to decline
The Dutch Education Inspectorate reports a continuing decline in language and math proficiency among secondary school students. Conversely, primary school performance has stabilized and returned to le...
Father and son organize Haarlem Oktoberfest: bratwurst, lederhosen and beer tables at the Veerplas
Father Eelco and son Marvin Visser are organizing Haarlem's own Oktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at the Veerplas. The event will feature traditional elements such as beer, bratwurst...
Asbestos discovered in Polanenflat, residents concerned. But according to Hoen Property Management there is no danger: ‘If left undisturbed, it is not harmful’
Asbestos has been discovered in six apartments at the Jan van Polanenflat in Heemskerk, leading to concerns among residents. Specialists are set to begin removal work on Tuesday, with property manager...
UK to send another 120,000 drones to Ukraine this year
The United Kingdom has announced it will supply at least 120,000 additional drones to Ukraine this year to assist in defending against Russian forces. British Defense Minister John Healey urged intern...
Pleached lime trees in Zijlstraat saved at the last minute: property owner postpones removal until further notice
Three linden trees in Haarlem's Zijlstraat will remain for now after property owner Frank van Kordelaar postponed their planned removal. He has decided to wait for the outcome of an appeal process bef...
Public heating company closer through partnership with Diemen, significant funding still needed
Amsterdam, Alliander, and EBN have reached new agreements to establish a public heat company, with the municipality of Diemen joining the initiative to improve financial viability. The project aims to...
Deposits, no mess: Amsterdam students create ‘TwinBin’ with compartment for deposit cans
Last open stage of the season at Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum cancelled
The final open podium event of the season at the Geesterhage cultural center in Castricum, scheduled for May 3, has been cancelled. This follows a previous cancellation of the event that occurred in S...
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Body found in water in Nieuw-Vennep
Police discovered a deceased person in the Hoofdvaart canal in Nieuw-Vennep on Wednesday morning. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to identify the victim and determine the cause o...
Frankfurt Airport sees decline in passenger numbers to Middle East
Frankfurt Airport has experienced a significant decline in passenger numbers traveling to the Middle East over the past month. This decrease is attributed to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the ...
Cate Blanchett to play convicted TV chef and businesswoman Martha Stewart in film
Cate Blanchett is set to portray Martha Stewart in an upcoming biographical film titled "Good Thing." The movie will explore the life of the famous television chef and businesswoman, including her tim...
Highway traffic flow improves, but pressure on road network grows
Traffic volume on Dutch highways has returned to pre-pandemic levels, though flow improved in 2025 thanks to road expansions. However, Rijkswaterstaat notes that aging infrastructure like bridges and ...