Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cooling off in Amsterdam: where to swim in hot weather
As summer temperatures rise, Amsterdam offers various locations for residents and visitors to cool off by swimming. The city features several outdoor pools and official swimming spots designated for p...
Amsterdam theater maker Yassine el Amriti (24): ‘The common thread in my work is the desire to belong’
Opinion: Banner on Hannie Schaft and Hamas in Amsterdam council shows broader democratic tensions
The cheese on the loaded fries at the Amstelpark Playground snack bar is real cheese!
Number of tourist overnight stays rises again to 23.7 million
Amsterdam recorded a new high of 23.7 million tourist overnight stays in 2025, surpassing the city's self-imposed cap of 20 million. Although the growth rate is slowing, the municipality anticipates n...
Number of tourist overnight stays increases again to 23.7 million
Tourist overnight stays in Amsterdam reached a record 23.7 million in 2025, exceeding the city's self-imposed limit of 20 million. Residents have initiated a lawsuit against the municipality for faili...
Leontine Ruiters resumes work after car accident
Dutch personality Leontine Ruiters has returned to work following a car accident on Ibiza involving her and her daughter Jada. Despite suffering bruised ribs and several bruises, Ruiters is continuing...
Central Station renovation in full swing: second worn-out railway bridge replaced
ProRail has successfully installed the second of five replacement railway bridges at Amsterdam Central Station, marking a key milestone in the station's large-scale renovation. The original structures...
Stacks of Donald Ducks or books on Golden Earring and Heemskerk: PKN book sale proceeds for Reigershoeve residents. 'A nice little gift for your granddaughter'
The Protestant Church in Heemskerk is hosting a book market in the local Dorpskerk to raise funds for the Reigershoeve care facility. Visitors can purchase a variety of items, including comics and bio...
Singer Kehlani coming to Ziggo Dome in December
American singer Kehlani is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on December 6. The concert announcement was made by promoter MOJO on Friday as part of the singer's visit to the Netherla...
No one is safe in central Amsterdam, especially not Harry Styles
More female status holders must find work: special approach in municipalities
The Dutch cabinet is launching a targeted initiative in ten municipalities to help female status holders find employment more quickly. This approach aims to improve labor market participation among wo...
Two men arrested after attack in Goethartstraat Zaandam, police seek witnesses
Police arrested two men from Zaanstad following a violent attack on a person in Goethartstraat, Zaandam, on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM, and authorities are currently seeking...
Four witnesses questioned over violence after Telstar-FC Den Bosch match: ‘I am being portrayed as an organized hooligan in the police investigation’
An investigative judge in Haarlem will hear four additional witnesses regarding mass violence that followed a football match between Telstar and FC Den Bosch last year. The decision comes during the t...
Tourist pressure spreads to De Pijp and Canal Belt West: neighborhoods officially on Amsterdam’s problem list
Group vandalizes Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam
A group of six individuals committed acts of vandalism at the Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam-West while people were inside the building. The police reported that the incident occurred while the mosque wa...
Inquiry hearings with Arib and Van Dissel next week
The parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic will continue next week with public hearings featuring former House Speaker Khadija Arib, Jaap van Dissel, and Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg. These sessi...
PM Netanyahu reports military action across the Litani River
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israeli troops have crossed the Litani River to conduct military operations in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces are also actively car...
Take grandpa or grandma out for dinner for free? Soon possible in Haarlem
On Thursday, June 4th, Haarlem will celebrate Grandparents' Day by offering free meals for elderly residents when they are accompanied to local restaurants. This initiative encourages people to take t...
Construction plan for 88 homes on Koekoeksbloem one step closer
The Castricum city council has unanimously approved a zoning change for the Koekoeksbloem site, moving the development project forward. This decision paves the way for the construction of 88 new homes...