Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Tea with Guus Oesterreicher (50PLUS): Making life pleasant for people under 50 too
Guus Oesterreicher, the 50PLUS party leader for Amsterdam's municipal elections, aims to improve city safety, increase police presence, and appoint an Alderman for the Elderly. He emphasizes that his ...
Iranian media: Assembly of Experts building bombed
A building belonging to Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly been bombed by Israel and the United States following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 88-member council of the...
Significant damage in two-car collision in Heemskerk
Two cars collided on Tuesday afternoon on the Beneluxlaan in Heemskerk, resulting in significant vehicle damage. No information regarding injuries was provided in the report.
91-year-old Judi Dench to release memoirs in November
British actress Judi Dench is scheduled to release her autobiography, "Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It?", on November 3, 2026. The announcement regarding the publication was made by St. Martin's P...
No night trains around Amsterdam this weekend, limited service during the day
Due to engineering works by ProRail at Amsterdam Centraal, there will be no trains running at night this coming Saturday and Sunday. Daytime rail traffic on several routes around the Dutch capital wil...
Bicycle thefts in Castricum rise by 6.9 percent: risk per resident increases
Bicycle thefts in Castricum increased by 6.9 percent according to recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. Reported thefts rose from 145 in 2024 to 155 in 2025, leading to a higher risk for ...
Go wild, no eye bags: this house party for over-27s is coming to Haarlem
The house music event Love House is coming to the venue Houtbaar in Haarlem on Friday, March 13. Specifically targeting attendees over the age of 27, the party is designed to allow guests to enjoy a n...
Telstar can rectify 34-year-old failure against AZ: 'We played great football, unbelievable'
Telstar will face AZ on Wednesday with the chance to reach the KNVB Cup final for the first time in the club's history. This match marks their first opportunity to qualify for the final since 1992, wh...
Themed walk about Haarlem women in the colonial era
A thematic walking tour in Haarlem focuses on the roles of local women during the colonial period. The tour highlights figures such as Suzanna Dumion and Adriana Maria Dekker to illustrate their histo...
Man insulted, assaulted and kicked into water at Oosterdokskade in city center
Nasrah Habiballah steps down as Israel correspondent for NOS
Nasrah Habiballah is stepping down as the Israel and Palestinian Territories correspondent for the Dutch broadcaster NOS. She will remain in her role until May to allow the organization time to find a...
Amsterdam children with mobility issues can now use multiple modes of transport
Velsen takes legal action to reopen lock route; Rijkswaterstaat refuses due to construction and safety concerns
The municipality of Velsen is taking legal action against Rijkswaterstaat to force the reopening of the car route over the North Sea Canal sluices. Local officials argue that the route must be reopene...
Lucinda Riley's son writes sequel to Seven Sisters series
Harry Whittaker, the son of author Lucinda Riley, is set to release a new novel titled 'Orlando' on November 5th. The book serves as a sequel to the popular 'The Seven Sisters' series and follows a we...
Lieve was abandoned as a baby 22 years ago in De Pijp
Lieve, who was abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood 22 years ago, is searching for her identity in a new podcast series by AT5. The series explores her personal journey alongside...
Man kicked into water at Oosterdokskade first insulted and beaten
A man was kicked into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam after being insulted and punched by three suspects. The victim fell five meters before being rescued by a police officer, and police ...
Energy suppliers crunch numbers: cashbacks and multi-year contracts under pressure
Energy suppliers are tightening their offerings and increasing prices in response to the conflict in Iran. Many providers are reducing cashback discounts and removing multi-year contracts from the mar...
This is the Holland Festival 2026 program: 104 performances at 23 locations
Schalkwijk definitely won't get school gardens after Poelpolder complex closure: 'Too scattered'
Haarlem's Schalkwijk district will not receive new school gardens following the closure of the Poelpolder complex in 2022. Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that no suitable locations were found tha...
Wilders refuses to comment on leaked texts about ‘debate excuse’: ‘Messages were private’
PVV leader Geert Wilders has declined to comment on leaked private messages between him and former party colleague Gidi Markuszower. Wilders stated that he would not respond to private communications ...