Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Volkswagen and Audi recall millions of cars due to steering defect risk
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling millions of vehicles worldwide due to a potential steering defect caused by a corrosion-prone screw. No accidents have been reported, and the recall is being conducte...
New friendships thanks to dining club: "Thought I was too old for it"
Resto VanHarte, a community dining initiative active throughout the Netherlands, is helping residents in Landsmeer combat loneliness by providing a space for social connection. The club has successful...
It is a bright Friday; will the sunny weather continue?
Amsterdam is currently experiencing a warm and sunny Friday with temperatures peaking at 21 degrees. While the weekend will feature more cloud cover, warmer weather is expected to return early next we...
Jan Roos and Dennis Schouten prosecuted for misogynistic statements
Presenters Jan Roos and Dennis Schouten are being prosecuted by the Public Prosecution Service for making derogatory and misogynistic comments about women during their October 2024 broadcasts. The duo...
Taiwan a step closer to restarting nuclear power plant
Taiwan is considering the potential restart of its Maanshan nuclear power plant by 2028 following legislative changes that allow for license extensions. The decision comes as the country faces increas...
Platform for emerging Rietveld artists: "After graduation you fall into a black hole"
Graduates from Amsterdam's Rietveld Academie are receiving a new platform to showcase their work at an advertising agency in the Houthavens to prevent their art from being forgotten after school. The ...
Third time Van Weel has to retract a firm statement: Offering apologies is becoming a pattern
Justice Minister Van Weel faced a potential motion of no confidence after misleading Parliament regarding crime report statistics. Although he eventually offered apologies that prevented his removal, ...
Will prefab homes solve the housing shortage? 'It is certainly cheaper'
To address the severe housing shortage, the Dutch government plans to increase the production of prefabricated homes by 2030. While experts highlight the cost-effectiveness and speed of these builds, ...
Primary school teacher absenteeism in Amsterdam highest among major cities: 'I've had to send a class home eight times'
Amsterdam continues to report the highest rate of teacher absenteeism among major cities for the third year in a row, according to a report by DUO. Schools are struggling to secure substitute teachers...
Foundation behind disciplinary law for banks shuts down over dissatisfaction with bank attitude
The foundation overseeing disciplinary law for banks in the Netherlands is dissolving its partnership with the Dutch Banking Association due to ongoing disputes over regulatory standards. The organiza...
Schiphol seeks construction and maintenance partners for renovation
Schiphol Airport has initiated five new tenders to find construction and maintenance partners for its largest infrastructure renovation project to date. The effort, which replaces contracts expiring i...
Drunk man harasses people, falls into water and is arrested
A 44-year-old man from Tilburg was arrested in Haarlem this morning after allegedly harassing people while under the influence of alcohol. After police were alerted to his behavior, the man was rescue...
3,600 households affected by power outage in Amsterdam-Noord
Approximately 3,600 households in Amsterdam-Noord experienced a power outage on Friday morning caused by damage to a cable during excavation work. Utility provider Liander resolved the issue within tw...
Ethiopia, Djibouti and Nigerian billionaire to build new oil pipeline
Ethiopia, Djibouti, and a Nigerian investor are collaborating on a 120-kilometer oil pipeline project linking the port of Damerjog to a distribution center in Dewele. The project aims to significantly...
Video | Keanu Reeves dances exuberantly on balcony during Peter Hook performance
Keanu Reeves was filmed dancing enthusiastically at a Peter Hook concert during his visit to the city. The actor was in town to perform a show with his band, Dogstar, on Tuesday.
Amsterdamse Hap: enjoy a rotating daily special for 15 euros at Café Kosmos
Café Kosmos in Amsterdam’s Staatsliedenbuurt offers a rotating daily special for 15 euros, aiming to make dining out accessible to everyone in the community. The cafe, which has operated for three ...
Court: text messages confirm Efe Y. admitted to shooting two Syrian teenagers
Text messages retrieved from Efe Y.'s phone confirm he admitted to a friend that he shot and killed two Syrian teenagers on New Year's Day. The fatal incident took place at the Piet Wiedijkpark in Ams...
Joke with slur about Victoria Beckham cut from BBC show after complaints
The BBC has removed a joke from an episode of Have I Got News for You following complaints that it was unnecessarily offensive toward Victoria Beckham. The network concluded that the remark, made by h...
Suspect in shooting of Syrian teenagers still remaining silent
The suspect accused of killing two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day continues to exercise his right to remain silent, complicating the ongoing investigation. The court has ordered the 2...
Signs of arson at Amsteldijk villa, property was nearing completion
Police are investigating potential arson after a major fire severely damaged a villa on the Amsteldijk Noord in Amstelveen. The property was scheduled for completion and handover to new owners in the ...