Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Renovation of historic Halfweg lock complex to begin after summer. 'Water management, restoration, livability – everything comes together here'
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland will begin renovating the historic lock complex in Halfweg after the summer to improve water flow towards the Zijkanaal F pumping station. The project addresses curr...
Kuwait accuses Iran of attack on desalination plant
Kuwait has accused Iran of conducting a new attack on an energy and desalination plant on Friday. According to the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, the incident resulted in physic...
Israeli plan for buffer zone in Lebanon expected soon
The Israeli military is developing a plan to establish a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. The proposal reportedly involves the demolition of villages and the construction of military outposts in the a...
Rico the Chilean arrested for inciting assassinations
Richard R., also known as Rico de Chileen, was arrested in his prison cell for allegedly attempting to incite two contract killings. The arrest occurred shortly after the court sentenced him to thirte...
Relative: my father's death was one person's choice
The daughter of a murder victim delivered a statement in a high-security Rotterdam courtroom during the trial of 25-year-old Sendric S. She expressed the profound grief of her father's death, noting t...
New in Amsterdam: these spots opened in March (and yes, you’ll want to check them all out)
Several new venues opened in Amsterdam during the month of March, including a miniature museum and a restaurant featuring a world-famous chef in Amsterdam-Zuid. The article provides a guide to these n...
Vesteda gains financial breathing room through investor agreements
Vesteda, the largest commercial residential investor in the Netherlands, has secured financial breathing room through new agreements with its investors. This arrangement allows the company to avoid th...
Gerdien and Jules are two artists under one roof: ‘Our house is also my gallery’
Gerdien Noordeloos and her husband Jules have lived in Tuitjenhorn for 35 years, where their home also serves as a gallery for their art. Gerdien specializes in ceramics while Jules practices photogra...
Money for many projects will soon run out, civil servant calculations for Pro and D66 show
Let the municipality intervene at TommyTomato: healthy lunches must not be lost
This weekly proposition asks for public opinion on whether the municipality should intervene to support TommyTomato. The goal is to ensure that the provision of healthy school lunches is preserved and...
Entrepreneur donates 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Surinamese-Dutch entrepreneur Eduard Hoogenboom has donated 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft for the sustainable renovation of its historic monastery complex. The funds will specifically sup...
Children of De Pionier primary school put finishing touches on Haventheater performance: 'Everything must be theater-worthy'
Students from primary school De Pionier are preparing for their biennial project 'Uit de Kunst!' which showcases singing, dancing, and music. All groups from the school will participate in a performan...
Two car break-ins in Haarlem, one arrest
Two car break-ins occurred on Schotlandstraat in Haarlem during the night between Thursday and Friday. Police have arrested one suspect following the back-to-back incidents.
Supermarket opening hours in Haarlem during Easter 2026
This article provides the supermarket opening hours in Haarlem for the Easter 2026 holiday period. It covers operating times for Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and both Easter Sunday and Monday.
Tiny 11-square-meter room without bathroom or kitchen for nearly €100,000 sparks outrage
A tiny 11-square-meter room in Amsterdam listed for nearly 100,000 euros without a kitchen or bathroom has sparked public outrage. As these individual room sales become more frequent, Amsterdam's hous...
Dutch gas reserves being ‘cautiously’ refilled
Gasunie has begun cautiously refilling Dutch gas reserves following a cold winter that saw stocks drop to their lowest level in ten years. The replenishment process officially started on Thursday as t...
A bird's-eye view of the world of Neptunes and Orions at Valkenburg Airfield Visitor Center
The newspaper supplement 'AlleTijd' is featuring the Valkenburg Airfield Visitor Center as part of its series on lesser-known museum gems in the Netherlands. Run by volunteers, the center offers visit...
The Blacksmith Museum is a tribute to the ninety forges Nieuwkoop once had
The Smederijmuseum in Nieuwkoop is a volunteer-run museum that preserves the local history of blacksmithing. It serves as a tribute to the ninety small smithies that were historically located througho...
Fuel prices rise sharply again, diesel up 10.5 cents
Fuel prices continue to rise significantly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The advisory price for a liter of diesel at major oil companies has increased by more than 10 eurocents.
Housing association Elan wins lawsuit against minister over Heemstede care complex and is entitled to 600,000 euros: 'The money is very welcome'
The Haarlem-based housing association Elan has won a lawsuit against the Dutch government, securing 600,000 euros for the Slottuin residential care complex in Heemstede. The court ruled that the organ...