Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
Reboot of KRO-NCRV show Ook dat nog! cancelled after just one season
The Dutch consumer program 'Ook dat nog!', a reboot aired by KRO-NCRV, has been canceled after only one season. Broadcaster KRO-NCRV confirmed the decision following reports that the satirical show wo...
Two explosions at apartments in Geuzenveld, police investigate possible link
Two apartment buildings were targeted by explosions in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating both incidents and considering a potential link bet...
Dione de Graaff sat in the harbor of Huizen with a cup of tea instead of in France among the chateaus and vin rouge
The pear has an image problem: ‘When you think of a poke bowl, you think of mango, why not pear?’
Pears are facing a significant decline in popularity among younger consumers and families, leading to concerns about market consumption. This issue is not limited to the Netherlands but is a broader t...
Haarlemmermeer gives positive advice on new data center in Schiphol-Rijk: 'Height is significant in relation to homes, but acceptable'
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has issued a positive recommendation for the construction of the AMS13 datacenter in Schiphol-Rijk. Local authorities approved the plan under specific conditions, su...
Final day at popular and controversial playground of Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg: We are going to miss it terribly
The popular but controversial playground at Hoeve Duin en Kruidberg has officially closed after its final day of operation on Sunday. Regular visitors and the operator expressed sadness as they marked...
Funeral procession for Ali Khamenei begins in Tehran
The funeral procession for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began Monday morning in Tehran, drawing a massive crowd according to Iranian state broadcaster Irib. Khamenei died at the start of the co...
No trains between Amsterdam Central and Zaandam due to disruption
Death toll in Kyiv rises following Russian airstrikes
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv between Sunday and Monday have resulted in the deaths of at least ten people. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the casualties following the overnight attack.
Traffic in North Holland on Monday, July 6: A7 between Hoorn and Abbekerk closed after accident, tunnel malfunction disrupts train traffic
A traffic accident caused the closure of the A7 highway between Hoorn and Abbekerk on Monday morning. Additionally, a tunnel malfunction has disrupted train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Z...
‘I thought it was a party’: Lubna (51) on the day that changed her life forever
Lubna Abdul, a 51-year-old woman from Hardenberg, shares the traumatic experience of undergoing female genital mutilation at age eight. Due to lasting physical impacts, she has become an activist dedi...
Historical Society remains opposed to new development at Van Merlelaan 23: 'Too many deviations from environmental plan'
The Historische Vereniging Heemstede-Bennebroek is opposing a new construction project at Van Merlelaan 23 in Heemstede. They argued during a hearing that the project deviates significantly from the m...
New walking route through the city center honors pioneers of LGBTQ+ emancipation
A new walking route called the Walk of Pride has been installed in Amsterdam, featuring 52 bronze tiles that honor pioneers of the LGBTQ+ movement. The route serves as a permanent tribute to those who...
Underground parking garage in the heart of Zandvoort scrapped, CDA initiator is stunned and won't let it go
The municipal executive of Zandvoort has rejected plans for an underground parking garage beneath Favaugeplein, deeming the project unfeasible. The CDA, which initiated the proposal, expressed signifi...
Man with blood on hands and stomach arrested in Wijk aan Zee after Burgernet alert
A man was arrested in Wijk aan Zee on Sunday evening after police issued a Burgernet alert regarding an individual seen with blood on his hands and stomach. Authorities had been searching for the susp...
Cutting prize money: is it really necessary, Kim Lammers wonders
The ATP is considering significant changes to the men's doubles format at Wimbledon, including a reduction in participants and prize money starting in 2028. These proposed adjustments aim to reallocat...
Millions of euros in jewelry possibly stolen from French museum
An estimated several million euros worth of jewelry was stolen during a break-in at a museum in northeastern France. Authorities are currently assessing the exact value of the stolen goods and investi...