Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
More cyclists ended up in the emergency room last year
According to VeiligheidNL, an estimated 81,000 cyclists were treated in emergency rooms in 2025, representing an increase over the previous two years. This data highlights a rising trend in bicycle-re...
Machiavelli Prize for Sinterklaasjournaal is posthumous recognition for Dieuwertje Blok
Presenter Merel Westrik accepted the 2025 Machiavelliprijs on behalf of the television program Het Sinterklaasjournaal on Tuesday evening. The award, granted by the Machiavelli Foundation for excellen...
Standing ovation for Gisèle Pelicot in Amsterdam: ‘I am here to give others strength’
Royal Ballet attributes rising ticket sales to Timothée Chalamet’s jibe
The Royal Ballet and Opera in London reported an increase in ticket sales following a negative remark about the art forms made by actor Timothée Chalamet. Director Alex Beard thanked the actor in an ...
ASML receives more orders and expects higher revenue in 2026
Chip machine manufacturer ASML reported a high volume of orders in the first quarter of the year as demand for chips continues to outpace supply. The Veldhoven-based company expects to see increased r...
Teachers, lawyers and managers busy with work
Nearly three-quarters of employees in the Netherlands report that their jobs require high levels of focus and attention. Teachers, lawyers, and managers are the professions most affected by these dema...
Actor Eddie Redmayne fined over 800 euros for speeding
Actor Eddie Redmayne has been fined 1,000 pounds (over 860 euros) for a speeding violation that occurred in October. He was recorded driving 45 km/h in a zone where the speed limit was 32 km/h.
Refugees must be self-reliant: shuttle service to asylum boat discontinued
The COA is discontinuing the shuttle bus service for 1,500 residents of an asylum ship in Amsterdam, citing a goal of increasing self-reliance among residents. The decision has drawn criticism from bo...
Heat pump sales picking up, but hybrid pumps lag behind
Heat pump sales increased last year, but uncertainty remains about whether this upward trend will continue. Market researchers suggest that a prolonged energy crisis could drive future sales, though t...
Ye postpones performance in France until further notice
American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has postponed his upcoming concert in Marseille, France, until further order. The artist announced the decision on social media, stating it was made a...
Study: Many young people exposed to violent pornography
A study by the Verwey-Jonker Institute, commissioned by Defence for Children, found that over two-thirds of young adults were exposed to violent pornography, often before reaching adulthood. The resea...
Velsertunnel slip roads closed during Wijkertunnel closure, Velsen fears four weeks of major traffic disruption
The closure of the Wijkertunnel for major maintenance is expected to cause significant traffic disruption for four weeks, impacting Haarlem and surrounding areas. During this period, Rijkswaterstaat w...
Fake invitations for asylum seeker center meetings distributed in Heemskerk; authorities frustrated after planning extra session
Fake invitations for upcoming asylum seeker center meetings on April 20 were distributed in Heemskerk, falsely claiming that registration is not required. The municipality has clarified that registrat...
A giant wooden tower rises on the outskirts of Haarlem, but you'll soon see almost none of the wood
The construction of Haarlem's tallest wooden residential building, named De Stelling, is nearing its highest point on the edge of the Zuiderpolder. Developed by Ymere, the project is progressing rapid...
WSJ: US intercepted 8 Iran-linked tankers since blockade
US naval units have intercepted eight oil tankers linked to Iran since the start of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to The Wall Street Journal, these interceptions occurred as the vess...
Ten countries call for an end to hostilities in Lebanon
Ten countries, including Canada, Great Britain, and Japan, have issued a joint statement calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Lebanon. The nations expressed grave concern over the deteriorat...
Sanctioned tanker unable to pass US blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry returned to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after failing to bypass a U.S. blockade. Shipping data shows the vessel was forced to turn back as part of enforcem...
US military kills four in attack on suspected drug boat
The U.S. military killed four men during an operation against a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the fatalities occurred dur...
More trouble in benefits scandal settlement: now freelancers hit
Around 650 self-employed workers who assisted with the Dutch childcare benefit scandal face tax penalties of up to 10,000 euros after being classified as "bogus self-employed." The Dutch cabinet has w...
