Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Should I spend thousands on home renovations? It might be useful, or it could be a waste of money
The author is contemplating whether it is financially wise to invest thousands of euros in home renovations as things in their house continue to break down. They express uncertainty about whether such...
Diesel is flowing from the pump for less than 2 euros per liter again here and there
The price of diesel has fallen below 2 euros per liter at some locations in the Netherlands. This follows a significant price increase that occurred after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
UN chief on AI: development faster than we can keep up
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is developing at a pace that humanity cannot keep up with. He is calling for the implementation of international regulati...
England terrified of Erling Haaland after Brazil heroics: He gives Norway hope of much more to come
Erling Haaland led Norway to a quarter-final victory against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup by scoring two goals. This performance has silenced critics in England who previously doubted his ability to s...
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Fewer intercity trains around Leiden and no sprinters between Haarlem and Leiden due to switch failure [update]
A switch failure is disrupting train services on Monday morning, resulting in fewer intercity trains between Leiden, The Hague, and Amsterdam. Additionally, sprinter services between Haarlem and Leide...
Doctor Rutger gets the shock of his life: ‘Doctor, are you trying to kill me or something?’ Mr. Jochems asks furiously
Doctor Rutger describes the increasing difficulty of his work as he encounters angry and suspicious patients who often lash out at him. Despite these hostile interactions, he occasionally experiences ...
Footballer Rai Vloet finds new club in South Africa after prison sentence
Dutch footballer Rai Vloet has signed a contract with South African club Cape Town City FC following his prison sentence. The duration of his agreement with the club based in Cape Town remains undiscl...
COVID inquiry with top official: 'De Jonge was simply very ambitious'
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic continues this week, focusing on vaccination campaigns and the implementation of COVID access passes. High-ranking health officials testified...
Watch: Corona hearing with former RIVM director on vaccinations
A former RIVM director and a senior official from the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport are testifying this week regarding COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and the use of digital health passes. Thes...
Risk areas growing larger and more dangerous every year: how France is trying to combat recurring summer wildfires
France is facing an increasing number of large and dangerous forest fires due to extreme weather conditions, which started earlier than usual this year. The government is currently deploying all avail...
Sales of new owner-occupied homes fall sharply
The sale of new owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands has declined for the third consecutive quarter. During the first three months of this year, only 5,126 new properties were sold.
Red card affair is a major scandal: Trade minister launched offensive, Trump 'fixed it' with Infantino
The suspension of the top scorer of the US national team during the 2026 World Cup was overturned following an intervention by the White House. This decision has sparked widespread outrage and disbeli...
This is what you are entitled to if your holiday is affected by wildfires
Travel industry officials state that vacationers in Southern France and Spain must find alternative accommodations due to campsites destroyed by wildfires. The report outlines the rights and protectio...
Royce de Vries 5 years after attack on his father: 'It hurts that he missed so much'
Five years after the assassination attempt on his father, Peter R. de Vries, Royce de Vries shared a message on Instagram reflecting on the significant moments his father has missed. He expressed the ...
Mart Smeets struggled with a question: what feeling should he have when watching the Dutch national team?
Mart Smeets reflects on his complex feelings toward the Dutch national football team following a disappointing performance against Uzbekistan. The article describes the conclusion of the team's activi...
EasyJet agrees to takeover bid from investment firm
British airline easyJet has agreed in principle to a new acquisition bid from investment firm Castlelake. Previous takeover attempts by the investment company had been rejected by the airline.
Learning about lupines and street theater with a snack. Castle Garden Assumburg opens its doors for the Vegetable and Herb Day
Kasteeltuin Assumburg will host its annual Vegetable and Herb Day on July 12. The event features educational sessions about lupines, street theater, guided tours of historic fruit trees, and tastings ...
Little entertainment, yet Paulien (69) never gets bored at campsite Klein Hemelrijk: People think I'm crazy, but camping around the corner is great fun
Paulien Buis, 69, enjoys a quiet camping trip at Klein Hemelrijk in Heemskerk, despite being very close to her home. She finds the local camping experience rewarding and relaxing, even though others f...
Museum of the Mind opens pop-up location at Grote Markt in Haarlem
Museum van de Geest is opening a pop-up location at the Vleeshal on the Grote Markt in Haarlem. Starting October 2, the venue will host an exhibition titled 'Outsider Art - 150 years of outsider art i...
Number of new-build homes sold drops sharply
New-build home sales in the Netherlands declined by 19 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. This data was released by the national statistics office CBS ...