Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Marathon will no longer return to the city center
The Amsterdam Marathon will not return to the city center after a safety study by local authorities concluded the area is too vulnerable for 45,000 participants. While organizers hoped to route the ra...
Weeronline: April was exceptionally sunny and especially dry
April was exceptionally sunny and dry in the Netherlands, ranking among the top five sunniest and top three driest Aprils on record. According to Weeronline, the month saw 260 hours of sunshine and on...
Why Europe seeks protection against cheap Chinese imports with new laws and tariffs
Europe is implementing import levies and new legislation to protect its domestic industries from a surge of cheap Chinese products, such as electric vehicles and solar panels. These measures aim to sa...
Former South Korean president sentenced to 7 years for resisting arrest
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has had his prison sentence increased to seven years on appeal for obstructing justice. The conviction stems from his resistance to arrest during an investi...
The Green Heart doesn't want wind turbines, but the province is pushing ahead anyway
Following the failure of community-led consensus efforts in South Holland, the provincial government has decided to designate specific locations for wind farms despite local opposition. The decision c...
National Mill Day in Zaanstreek: mills open, music and activities for children
National Mill Day will take place on May 9 and 10, with hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands opening their doors to the public. The Zaanstreek region will host special events, inclu...
Dutch minimum wage among highest in EU, rose 33 percent over past five years
The Netherlands has one of the highest minimum wages in Europe, trailing only Luxembourg and Ireland. Recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) shows a slight decrease in the number of w...
House shot at on Diamanstraat in South
A residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid was targeted in a shooting early this morning while the occupants were inside. No injuries were reported, and police are currently searching for suspects...
Lars (16) and Julia (18) dropped out like 70,000 others: bullying, fear of failure and large classes drive children out of school
Approximately 70,000 children and young people in the Netherlands drop out of school annually due to issues like bullying, anxiety, and large class sizes. Despite being a long-standing problem, a solu...
Employees striking less: ‘More satisfied with pay than in previous years’
Employees in the Netherlands went on strike less frequently last year than in 2024, although the actions that did occur lasted significantly longer. A total of 23 strikes resulted in the loss of nearl...
Better to catch it early: these 10 warning signs could point to cancer
Oncologists in the Netherlands are urging the public to take potential cancer warning signs seriously and consult a general practitioner without hesitation. Early detection remains crucial as cancer i...
Hans van Weenen locates Uitgeest Castle. ‘De Vrijburg is certainly fitting’
Hans van Weenen, a 75-year-old researcher from Castricum, has identified the location of the former Vrijburg castle in Uitgeest. By analyzing a map from 1856, he determined that the historical site li...
Haarlem launches second investigation into sinkhole at Donkere Spaarne
The municipality of Haarlem has launched a second investigation into sinkholes at the Donkere Spaarne quay as final repairs take place this week. While the damage is not severe enough to require movin...
Anne Hathaway can relate to her The Devil Wears Prada role
American actress Anne Hathaway shared that she still identifies with her character Andy from the film "The Devil Wears Prada." She explained to Entertainment Tonight that the connection lies in the on...
KPN connected tens of thousands of households to fiber in the first quarter
Dutch telecom provider KPN announced on Wednesday that it connected 86,000 households to its fiber optic network during the first quarter. This expansion reflects the company's ongoing efforts to upgr...
Simon Russell Beale forced to stop acting due to bowel cancer
British actor Simon Russell Beale has been diagnosed with colon cancer. As a result, he stepped away from his professional work last September.
Large wildfire in Helden, Limburg
A large nature fire broke out early Wednesday morning in the village of Helden, located in the province of Limburg. Multiple fire department vehicles were dispatched to the scene near Lanterdweg short...
Sea Scout group Nannie van der Wiele holds open day: ‘You make friends for life with us’
The waterscouting group Nannie van der Wiele is hosting an open day at its long-standing location in IJmuiden along the North Sea Canal. The group has been active for nearly sixty years and offers wee...
With voice nearly breaking, Marga van Praag recounts her parents' narrow wartime escape
