Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
100 euro banknotes soon available at ATMs: Geldmaat starts trial
Geldmaat is launching a pilot program to include 100 euro banknotes in its ATMs, increasing the current maximum denomination from 50 euros. The trial will roll out across 46 Geldmaat locations in majo...
Paper newspapers will no longer be delivered to Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog from July
Publishers Mediahuis and DPG will stop delivering paper newspapers to the Dutch islands of Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog starting in July. The decision, caused by changes at postal service PostNL, affe...
King's Day in the districts: that's where the party's at!
King's Day celebrations will take place throughout all districts of Amsterdam, featuring traditional flea markets, orange-themed parties, and live music. The city has provided a guide and tips for res...
Geesterweg roundabout in Uitgeest takes shape
A new roundabout is being constructed at the intersection of Geesterweg and Prinses Beatrixlaan in Uitgeest. The project is scheduled to take place from April through November of this year.
Road workers make Broekeroog and Rijksweg intersection in Velserbroek safer
Road workers are currently upgrading the intersection of Broekeroog and Rijksweg in Velserbroek to improve traffic safety. The construction project has resulted in the main access route into the villa...
Nearly 910 Haarlem motorists sent to dangerous driving courses in recent years
A total of 909 drivers from Haarlem were sent to the CBR for mandatory driving courses or investigations due to dangerous behavior in recent years. This follows a nationwide trend of increasing number...
45-year-old from Velsen-Noord threatened parents and set car on fire, prosecutors say: 'Cough up the money or else blood'
A 45-year-old man from Velsen-Noord is accused of setting a car on fire in Beverwijk and threatening his parents on January 22. The case appeared before a court in Alkmaar on Monday, though it has not...
Pakistan calls for extension of truce between Iran and US
Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has urged Iran and the United States to extend their current ceasefire. Pakistan is acting as a mediator between the two nations, with the U.S. seeking a ...
Truck hits bridge in Abbenes: Road strewn with glue powder, A44 closed
A truck accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon near Abbenes when a vehicle struck a bridge, spilling glue powder and tiles onto the road. As a result, authorities have closed the A44 highway heading t...
Poultry housing order lifted, except in Gelderse Vallei
State Secretary Silvio Erkens has lifted the poultry confinement obligation for hobbyists and commercial farms across most of the Netherlands. The mandate remains in effect only for the Gelderse Valle...
Haarlem gym teacher (49) who made girls perform online sexual acts to be released Wednesday
A 49-year-old gym teacher from Haarlem accused of online indecency with dozens of girls will be released from custody this Wednesday. The court ruled that the suspect is permitted to await his trial i...
Prices of used petrol and diesel cars fall gradually as demand for used electric vehicles skyrockets since start of war
The Dutch government has implemented an oil plan due to rising Middle East tensions and sustained high fuel prices. Consequently, the demand for used electric vehicles is surging while the prices for ...