Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
More social housing for regular seekers in Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond, share of urgent seekers lower than in rest of country
In the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions, a larger proportion of social housing is being allocated to regular house hunters compared to other parts of the Netherlands. According to the 2025 Housing...
'Pizza incident' led to brutal youth attack on Kleine Strand: three injured, two men hospitalized. Mayor Dales reacts 'with horror' to assault
A dispute involving a pizza escalated into a violent assault by a group of youths at Kleine Strand in IJmuiden, resulting in three injuries. Two men were hospitalized with serious head and facial woun...
Car overturned in water along N205 in Zwaanshoek, driver safe
A driver escaped safely after their car flipped onto its roof and landed in the water during a single-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on the Drie Merenweg (N205) in Zwaan...
Major police operation on Muntplein, area cordoned off
Police cordoned off a large area around Muntplein in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon following reports of possible criminal activity in a residence on the Singel. Specialized units, including t...
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk makes TV comeback on SBS6 with new show
Van Nieuwkerk returns to TV on SBS6 after four years
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk is returning to television after a four-year hiatus to host a new program on SBS6. He will co-present a musical show about Aretha Franklin alongside singer Shirma Rouse.
US blocks access for Iranian airlines
The United States will block Iranian airlines from accessing landing sites, refueling stations, and ticket sales as part of an ongoing economic campaign. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated t...
Snack vending machines at tram stops under discussion: "Encourages unhealthy choices"
Residents in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood have launched petitions against new snack machines at tram stops, arguing they encourage unhealthy eating habits among youth. While city officials and some...
Snack machines at tram stops debated: "Encourages unhealthy choices"
Residents in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood have launched petitions against new snack vending machines at tram stops, arguing they promote unhealthy eating habits for children. While city officials a...
Cultural and creative sector calls for clear rules on AI use
The Dutch cultural and creative sector is calling for clear regulations on the use of artificial intelligence following a study commissioned by the Kunstenbond. Stakeholders, including freelancers and...
Municipality to take over tasks of defunct drug user foundation Mainline
Open day for Toolenburg Allotment Association's 35th anniversary in Hoofddorp
The Volkstuindersvereniging Toolenburg in Hoofddorp is hosting an open day on Saturday, May 30, to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Visitors can explore the allotment complex on IJweg, which consists o...
There are many terrible and fatal diagnoses, but ALS terrifies Maaike van der Plas
Maaike van der Plas reflects on the profound fear and emotional weight associated with an ALS diagnosis, describing it as particularly terrifying among fatal diseases. The text captures a brief person...
Possibly AI-generated Kids Top 20 host sparks heavy criticism
The Dutch television program Kids Top 20 is facing criticism following reports that it plans to relaunch with an AI-generated presenter. Former hosts expressed disappointment with producer CTM TV's de...
Trial road closure for events in ArenA area on June 1
Amsterdam will test a new traffic management approach in the ArenA area on June 1st to improve accessibility and liveability during major events. This trial aims to evaluate specific measures for orga...
Dutch government to appeal airport nitrogen rulings
The Dutch government is appealing court rulings regarding nitrogen emissions at the Eindhoven, Rotterdam, and Lelystad airports. Minister Jaimi van Essen stated that the appeal aims to provide legal c...
Chaya (24) secretly extended a wooden bench on Museumplein for the homeless: ‘You can’t lie down properly on a 1.20-meter bench’
Haarlem coalition PRO, D66, CDA: negotiations to finish June 11
Coalition negotiators from PRO, D66, and CDA in Haarlem have announced that their governing agreement will be finalized by June 11. The agreement is currently in its concluding phase and will be prese...
Water main burst during construction: three million liters of water on the street in North
A major water main break in Amsterdam-Noord caused three million liters of water to flood the streets during construction work. Waternet reported that the leak left nearby residents without water, and...
De Jong to play third match on Court 14 at Roland Garros on Friday
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong is scheduled to play his third-round match at Roland Garros against Russia's Karen Khachanov on Friday. This marks the first time the athlete from Hoofddorp has reac...