Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cabinet considers lower road tax due to fuel prices
The Dutch cabinet is considering a temporary reduction in road tax to help motorists cope with high fuel prices during the current energy crisis. This proposal is one of several measures being discuss...
Cheers! This is how much a beer costs in Amsterdam on King's Day
On April 27th, Amsterdam expects between 700,000 and 900,000 visitors for King's Day celebrations. The article provides guidance on where attendees can find and purchase beer during the city's festivi...
Restored version of war film ‘The Girl with the Red Hair’ at Filmkoepel, preview exactly 81 years after execution of Hannie Schaft
A restored version of the war film 'The Girl with the Red Hair' will premiere at the Filmkoepel on April 17. The screening marks exactly 81 years since the execution of Dutch resistance fighter Hannie...
Flower parade in Haarlem on April 18 and 19
The Bloemencorso flower parade will take place in Haarlem on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring illuminated floats and city-center displays. Several major roads and bus routes will be closed or diverted...
Amsterdam switches to a new way of collecting bulky waste (but it will take a while)
Amsterdam is transitioning to a new system where bulky waste is collected by appointment instead of on fixed days. This change will be implemented gradually over the coming years, and residents will r...
Sonja Barend's funeral to be held in private
The funeral of Dutch television icon Sonja Barend will be held in a private ceremony, following her death on Sunday at the age of 86. Broadcaster BNNVARA stated that the specific date and location of ...
Von der Leyen: No Middle East security if Lebanon burns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for an immediate end to attacks on Lebanon, stating that regional stability is impossible while the country is in conflict. She warned tha...
European Commission to unveil package to tackle high energy prices next Wednesday
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a package of measures to address high energy prices will be presented next Wednesday. The proposal follows consultations with all Euro...
House of Representatives to close due to staff strike, Senate remains in session
The Dutch House of Representatives is forced to clear its agenda on Tuesday due to striking civil servants, while the Senate will continue its scheduled debate on asylum laws. This unprecedented closu...
Homeowners face €6 billion shortfall for foundation repairs, watchdog sees growing problem
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) warns that nearly 500,000 homes in the Netherlands are at high risk of foundation issues, with 220,000 requiring immediate repair. Homeowners face a...
Catering wholesaler Hanos busts internal liquor smuggling in Amsterdam
Yummy Corner brings warmth to Hoofddorp industrial estate: ‘It felt right immediately when I walked in’
Farah Aboulhadi and her 17-year-old daughter Amira have opened a new lunchroom called The Yummy Corner on an industrial estate in Hoofddorp. The duo aims to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for...
Prosecution does not doubt truthfulness of Weski's 'initial reactions'
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) stated it does not doubt the truthfulness of statements made by former lawyer Inez Weski immediately following her April 2023 arrest. During her trial, prosec...
Russia wants good ties with Hungary after election result
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia intends to maintain positive relations with Hungary following the election victory of opposition leader Péter Magyar over Prime Minister Viktor O...
Guided tour of the Atlantic Wall bunkers in Wijk aan Zee
The association Rondje Wijk aan Zee will host its first guided tour of the season on April 26, featuring World War II bunkers along the Atlantic Wall. These defensive structures are part of a historic...
Council of Churches calls on Senate for humanity
The Dutch Council of Churches has called on the Senate to prioritize humanity during upcoming debates and votes on new asylum legislation. Representative Derk Stegeman expressed concern over the poten...
Yeşilgöz does not envision participation in Hormuz blockade
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz has stated that the Netherlands is unlikely to participate in a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. She argued that following President Donald Trump's pl...
Incapacitated workers sometimes wait over a year for UWV assessment
Waiting times for disability assessments by the Dutch employee insurance agency (UWV) have increased, with delays exceeding one year in some regions. A spokesperson for the agency confirmed that the c...
AFM urges consumers to build financial buffers against geopolitical uncertainty
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has advised consumers and financial sector companies to build financial buffers to protect against economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensi...
Haarlem tower clock running five minutes slow in July 1896 delayed delivery of Opregte Haarlemsche Courant
In July 1896, the delivery of the Opregte Haarlemsche Courant was delayed because the central tower clock in Haarlem was running five minutes behind schedule. This incident highlighted the significant...