Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Outdoor swimming resumes April 28: get one free ticket!
Outdoor swimming pools are scheduled to reopen on April 28. Through May 10, visitors can receive one free ticket with their online orders for outdoor pool access.
Electric driving for 150 euros a month? ‘I think many people would be happy with that’
The European Union is exploring a plan based on a French model to offer low-income citizens electric vehicle leases for approximately 150 euros per month. While the Netherlands has not yet adopted thi...
European Court allows ‘cheat cigarettes’ to stay, ‘bizarre reasoning’
The European Court of Justice has ruled that current cigarette emission measurement methods can remain in place, effectively allowing so-called "cheat cigarettes" to stay on the market. This decision ...
The Black Archives has a new spot in the Suriname Museum
The Black Archives has moved to its new permanent location at the Suriname Museum in Amsterdam-Oost, housing thousands of items documenting Black history and heritage. The facility, which transitions ...
Tax authorities seize €14 million property of landlord Change=, tenants still waiting for money
Giant ‘scaredy-hare’ stays permanently in Flevopark, becoming an ‘official part of the city’
Karol G to perform at Johan Cruijff ArenA next July
Colombian singer Karol G will perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on July 10, 2027, as part of her 'Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour'. The concert was announced by organizer MOJO and marks ...
April Festival kicks off again at Nieuwmarkt: "Rescheduled my holiday for it"
The annual Aprilfeesten neighborhood festival has kicked off at the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, featuring traditional attractions like a Ferris wheel and live music. Running since 1988, the event focuses...
Pomphuis opens doors for school memories of Heemstede and Bennebroek
The Historical Association Heemstede-Bennebroek is launching an exhibition this Saturday at the Pomphuis focused on primary school history from 1940 to 1985. Local residents are encouraged to attend a...
Parliament demands self-employed benefits victims not be fined after all
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is demanding that the cabinet honor its promise to freelancers who assisted with the childcare benefits scandal recovery. The intervention aims to prev...
Aisha Dutrieux listens with growing astonishment to two teenagers discussing calories: 'We’re like freaks'
Aisha Dutrieux observes two fourteen-year-old girls in a library as they engage in a detailed conversation about calorie counting. The author expresses surprise at the teenagers' intense focus on diet...
Car flips on Bos en Lommerweg, police arrest driver
A car flipped over during a multi-vehicle accident on the Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam West on Wednesday afternoon. While no one was injured in the collision, police arrested one of the drivers invol...
Faber's strict law scrapped, but tough asylum policy implemented via backdoor
Despite the Dutch Senate's rejection of the emergency asylum law, the government plans to implement most of Minister Marjolein Faber's strict asylum measures through standard legislation before the su...
Mexican President: Stricter controls after Teotihuacán shooting
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for stricter gun control and increased security at tourist destinations following a shooting at the Teotihuacán pyramid complex. The incident occurred n...
Twelve fire engines deployed for large wildfire in Otterlo
A large wildfire broke out on Tuesday at a heath near Otterlo, located between Ede and Otterlo in the Gelderland province. Twelve fire engines were deployed to combat the blaze, which was reported to ...
Karol G to perform at Johan Cruijff Arena, but there's a 445-day wait
Colombian reggaeton star Karol G has announced a concert at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam scheduled for July 10, 2027. Tickets for the performance go on sale next week, nearly a year and a half...
The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Netherlands after thirty years
The musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' is set to return to the Netherlands after more than thirty years. The production will be staged at the Nieuwe Luxor Theater in Rotterdam starting in the spring o...
Renze Klamer’s new show stings for Humberto Tan: 'Loyalty is punished'
Humberto Tan has expressed frustration over Renze Klamer receiving a new talk show on RTL starting this September. Tan described the decision as strange, noting that Klamer previously left his role at...
Price of beer and spirits to rise every year to fund crisis plan
Alcohol excise taxes in the Netherlands will now increase annually in line with inflation to help fund the National Crisis Plan for Oil. This measure means that the cost of beer and other alcoholic be...
Zelensky reports Druzhba pipeline has been repaired
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Eastern Europe, has been repaired. The pipeline is now ready to resume operations following ...