Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Quay along the Donkere Spaarne closed off
A section of the quay along the Donkere Spaarne in Haarlem is closing on October 20 due to the rapid deterioration of a retaining wall built in 1930. The city is implementing traffic adjustments, incl...
Millions of households feel the impact of rising energy prices in their wallets
Rising wholesale gas prices driven by international instability are forcing millions of households in the Netherlands to face higher energy costs upon contract renewal. The Authority for Consumers and...
Extra camera surveillance in Nieuw-West following explosions and nuisance
Amsterdam has extended and intensified camera surveillance in the Nieuw-West district following a series of nighttime explosions. The municipality is also deploying additional police and street coache...
Woman drives car into water in Noord, rescued by her own daughter
A woman was rescued by her daughter after her car ended up in the water along the Reizigersweg in Amsterdam-Noord this afternoon. Although emergency services including a trauma helicopter were dispatc...
Port of Rotterdam transported more coal, crude oil and mineral oil products
The Port of Rotterdam reported increased throughput of coal, crude oil, and mineral oil products, driven by higher demand for energy production and a recovery in the German steel sector. Despite decli...
Extra camera surveillance in five Nieuw-West locations following persistent incidents
Authorities in Amsterdam have installed extra security cameras in the Nieuw-West district to combat a surge in violent incidents and explosions in Osdorp and Slotermeer. Police believe these events ar...
No funding for Zuidasdok megaproject in new cabinet plans
The Dutch government has frozen funding for the northern part of the Zuidasdok project to prioritize the maintenance of existing national infrastructure. This decision delays one of the country's larg...
Protester who downplayed the Holocaust receives suspended community service
A man in Amsterdam received a fully suspended sentence for making antisemitic remarks during a pro-Palestinian protest and insulting police officers. The court ruled his comments regarding the Holocau...
Ethical hacker Joost hacked the government and NASA, AI worries him: ‘Schoolkids can hack companies’
Ethical hacker Joost Grunwald, who has successfully breached systems at NASA and the government, warns that artificial intelligence is significantly accelerating the speed of cyberattacks. He cautions...
André Hazes considered drinking again due to vocal problems: 'Far gone'
André Hazes has announced that he must pause his singing career due to persistent vocal problems that prevent him from performing. The singer admitted that the stress of the situation led him to brie...
Health Minister Hermans after SGP motion: Parties are attacking abortion rights, I will continue to defend them
Health Minister Sophie Hermans is facing criticism and a motion of disapproval from the SGP for refusing to stop an exploration into abortion procedures performed between 22 and 24 weeks of pregnancy....
Apax becomes sole owner of Odido in multi-billion deal
Private equity firm Apax Partners is acquiring full ownership of the Dutch telecommunications company Odido in a deal reportedly valued at 6.5 billion euros. The transaction is pending regulatory appr...
Rietje (87) trains for world record at 100: "I'm just going to try"
Eighty-seven-year-old Amsterdam resident Rietje Dijkman continues to train regularly for athletics competitions despite having two artificial hip replacements. She recently set a new Dutch record in t...
Six nuisance-causing youths arrested by large group of police officers in city center
Police in Amsterdam arrested six young individuals in the city center yesterday evening following reports of public disorder and congregating. Each of those involved received a 24-hour area ban as par...
Michael van Gerwen saw divorce coming: 'We would never have grown old together'
Professional darts player Michael van Gerwen has reflected on his divorce, acknowledging that he and his ex-wife eventually grew apart. Despite the difficulties of the separation, he remains dedicated...
Alderman investigates potential money laundering at youth foundation: "Unacceptable"
Amsterdam Alderman Esmah Lahlah is investigating the youth foundation Be Ok following reports of a major money laundering scheme involving millions of euros intended for youth work. Seven individuals ...
Billy Joel unsure if he will ever return to the stage due to brain condition
Billy Joel is uncertain if he will return to the stage after being diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a brain condition that affects his balance and causes concussion-like symptoms during intense activitie...
Hannah Mae struggled with panic and depression for a long time: 'Kept it to myself for a long time'
Singer Hannah Mae has spoken out about her past struggles with panic and depression, which she kept hidden for a long time while pursuing her music career. She overcame these challenges through therap...
Tesla's latest model 'flies', but it's unclear if it's street-legal
Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster that utilizes SpaceX rocket thrusters to perform short flights and achieve extreme acceleration. While the company plans to begin production in 2028, it remains uncer...
Evelien de Bruijn to leave NPO Radio 2 due to budget cuts
Evelien de Bruijn will leave her position at NPO Radio 2 at the end of December due to budget cuts. Her Sunday time slot will be filled by Jorien Renkema as part of a wider reorganization of the stati...