Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Major traffic jam on A4 near Hoofddorp-Zuid towards Amsterdam due to accident
A car accident on the A4 near Rijsenhout caused significant traffic delays and required two people to be hospitalized on Tuesday morning. Although the road was reopened shortly before 9:00 a.m., conge...
Gerbrandypark completely cordoned off for police search
Police have cordoned off the Gerbrandypark in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not provided specific details about the nature of the search but...
From Nedersaksen line to A20 highway: billion-euro deficit forces cabinet to make tough infrastructure choices this week
The Dutch government is set to make challenging decisions this week on infrastructure investment due to a multi-billion euro budget deficit. Officials must weigh the urgent need to repair aging roads ...
Girl with a Pearl Earring once cost only two guilders when it surfaced dirty and forgotten at an auction
Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring was once sold at auction for two guilders in 1881 before eventually finding its permanent home at the Mauritshuis. A new documentary investigates the histo...
Croatian media: eighteen Ajax supporters arrested in Split
Eighteen Ajax supporters were preventively arrested in Split, Croatia, after police reportedly found knives and stone blocks in their possession. The arrests occurred ahead of an upcoming match agains...
Albert Heijn restarts systems, shelves may not be fully stocked for a week
Albert Heijn is working to restore its internal systems after a recent cybersecurity incident caused supply chain disruptions and halted online grocery deliveries. The company expects it could take up...
Dutch people ate over half a kilo less meat in 2025 than a year earlier
Meat consumption in the Netherlands dropped by 2 percent in 2025, continuing a ten-year downward trend in the intake of beef and pork. While poultry consumption saw a slight increase, total edible mea...
ASML cannot keep up with high demand: order flow rises further after strong quarter
Chip equipment manufacturer ASML reported a strong quarter and continues to face high demand for its machines. The company intends to scale up its operations as client orders are projected to remain r...
Liveblog: Cyber crisis at AH | Many empty shelves in Albert Heijn stores, app and delivery service down
Supermarket chain Albert Heijn is facing its fourth day of widespread disruptions following a major cybersecurity incident that has disabled its app, website, and delivery services. While physical sto...
Oudewater Horse in the running for ‘ugliest artwork’ title
The sculpture Het Paard in Oudewater has regained national attention, though once again for its controversial status as a potential candidate for the title of 'ugliest artwork.' The statue previously ...
Regional transport workers go on strike: 'I want to stand up for my future'
Regional bus drivers in the Netherlands have launched a series of strikes to protest proposed changes to their work schedules and longer, ten-hour shifts. The workers argue these new conditions negati...
Neighbors disagree over Pride Path on Churchilllaan: ‘Too much of a good thing’
A proposed rainbow-themed installation on Amsterdam's Churchilllaan has been challenged by local residents who object to the project. Despite having already secured city permits and funding, the Pride...
Lin (31) fell in love with her former neighbor Sybren (29): ‘Wow, you’ve aged well!’
Lin Woldendorp and Sybren Bekkenutte are featured in the De ontmoeting series, sharing the story of how their relationship began. The couple reconnected after having previously known each other as nei...
5 meeting places for neurodivergent Amsterdammers
Amsterdam now offers several dedicated meeting spaces and community events designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals to connect in low-stimulus environments. These initiatives, ranging from...
2.5 million euros for meeting, connection and neighborhood initiatives
Amsterdam is investing 2.5 million euros to build four new neighborhood rooms and a community center to foster connection among residents. The initiative aims to strengthen local communities by provid...
Former French literary prize nominee denies AI use, admits to plagiarism
Author Orélien has denied using AI to write his novel after being accused of artificial intelligence usage by anonymous sources on social media. Although he admitted to past instances of plagiarism, ...
OpenAI employee arrested for planting hidden listening device
An OpenAI engineer, Abdulrahman Alfozan, has been arrested for allegedly planting a hidden eavesdropping device in the company's executive boardroom. While the suspect faces federal charges, OpenAI ma...
One injured after explosion at apartment building on Jan Cupidohof in Slotermeer: 'The bang was enormous'
An explosion at an apartment building on Jan Cupidohof in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood injured one person and caused significant structural damage on Tuesday night. Authorities are investigatin...
Jetten wants American diesel deal with 'enemy' Russia scrapped
Dutch Prime Minister Jetten has condemned a new deal for the United States to purchase 300,000 tons of diesel from Russia, calling it unwise and a direct contradiction of efforts to sanction an enemy....
Fierce house fire in Indische Buurt, two people checked by ambulance staff
A major fire erupted in a fourth-floor apartment on Halmaheirastraat in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze within forty-five minutes, while two people ...