Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Enthusiasts and haters in conversation on 'Fatbike Friday'
Cultural Center Breen and the Van Eesteren Museum are hosting a 'Fatbike Friday' discussion in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to address polarized public opinion regarding fatbikes. The event aims to...
IMF fears worst year for global economy since start of pandemic due to Middle East war
The IMF warns that the global economy may face its worst performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Citing high uncertainty regarding the dura...
Red Cross workers supply Iran by land
International Red Cross and Red Crescent aid workers are delivering humanitarian supplies to Iran via land routes instead of the usual air or sea transport. This change is due to the current conflict ...
Haarlem almost got the trolleybus: costs too high and Heemstede fiercely opposed
In 1945, a proposal was made to replace Haarlem's tram system with electric trolleybuses, which would have provided quiet and clean public transport decades ago. However, the plan was ultimately rejec...
Stopera architect Cees Dam dies aged 93
Architect Cees Dam, the designer of Amsterdam's Stopera building, has passed away at the age of 93. His firm, Dam & Partners Architecten, announced that he died on Monday following a brief illness.
Petrol prices rise further in Belgium, but filling up remains cheaper than in the Netherlands
Gasoline prices are continuing to rise in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Despite the increase, refueling remains more affordable in Belgium according to data from the Belgian Federal Public Service...
Administrative court rejects planning compensation for Waterakkers residents. Plaintiff: ‘Outrageous how Heemskerk treats residents’
An administrative court in Haarlem has rejected a claim for damages from residents in Heemskerk who argued that nearby housing construction decreased their property value. The residents expressed frus...
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New crossing on Communicatieweg requires main road closure
A new pedestrian crossing will be constructed on the Communicatieweg in Heemskerk near the Shell gas station. To facilitate the construction, the road will be partially or fully closed during the May ...
Prosecution demands 18 months in prison for Peter Gillis for tax fraud
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eighteen-month unconditional prison sentence for real estate entrepreneur and reality star Peter Gillis. Gillis is accused of submitting incomplete...
Minister: Undocumented migrants only punishable if they fail to cooperate
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink clarified that undocumented migrants will only face criminal prosecution if they fail to cooperate with their deportation process. This assurance was given dur...
Roofer sentenced to prison after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning
A roofer from Loosdrecht has been sentenced to a three-month suspended prison sentence and 240 hours of community service for causing a fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. The incident led to the deaths ...
Child Mayor Kiyaro: ‘Once you put on your chain of office, you are someone’
Amsterdam is preparing to elect a new child mayor and child council for the upcoming term. The outgoing child mayor, Kiyaro, reflected on his experiences and the importance of the role during his year...
Iraq has agreements with US and Iran on Hormuz blockade
Iraq's Ministry of Oil has reached agreements with both Iran and the United States to ensure the continued transport of Iraqi oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Although specific details were not discl...
Ailing Phil Collins and Oasis inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Several high-profile artists, including Phil Collins, Oasis, and Iron Maiden, have been announced as the latest inductees into the American Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The new members were revealed duri...
'My daughter's (26) fatal accident has a devastating effect on our family': Suspect in fatal Drie Merenweg crash was speeding
The mother of a 26-year-old woman killed in a high-speed crash on the Drie Merenweg shared the devastating impact of the loss during a court hearing in Haarlem. The suspect is accused of driving signi...
Council of State critical of Jetten cabinet's financial choices
The Dutch Council of State has criticized the financial policies of the Jetten cabinet, stating that current decisions are insufficient to address future economic challenges. Additionally, the advisor...
Demonstration at Senate against proposed asylum laws
Protesters from Extinction Rebellion and other organizations gathered outside the Senate in The Hague to demonstrate against proposed asylum legislation. The protest occurred as the Senate held furthe...
PRO Haarlem, D66 and CDA want to talk to residents
Following the March 2026 municipal elections, the political parties PRO Haarlem, D66, and CDA are inviting residents to share their ideas to help shape the city's plan for the next four years. Communi...
Tennis player Griekspoor also loses first match in Munich
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor lost his opening match at the tournament in Munich to Canadian Denis Shapovalov in three sets. Currently the top-ranked player in the Netherlands, Griekspoor cont...