Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Writer Sjoerd Kuyper (74), known for The Pocket Knife, has died
Acclaimed Dutch author Sjoerd Kuyper, best known for his children's books and the film adaptation of The Pocket Knife, has died at 74. Throughout his long career, he received multiple Zilveren Griffel...
Looking for handymen: 5 fixer-uppers in Amsterdam that need a lot of work
This article features five renovation-heavy properties in Amsterdam that offer significant potential for buyers willing to undertake major construction work. The listings range from canal-side histori...
OM: Evidence against Clen V. for murder of woman in South home mounts
Prosecutors are building a case against Clen V. for the death of his 40-year-old wife, who was found in a bathtub in her Amsterdam-Zuid home in March. Evidence includes DNA matching V. found on the vi...
Swedish meatballs and tableware: IKEA to launch small-format stores
IKEA is launching smaller, supermarket-sized stores in the Netherlands to provide better accessibility for customers by focusing on everyday household items and limited food offerings. These new locat...
NOS to broadcast Eurovision, but broadcasters to choose artist together
The NPO has announced a new organizational structure for the Eurovision Song Contest, assigning broadcasting duties to the NOS while tasking a committee of experts with selecting the Dutch artist. Thi...
Pieter (59) set sail and booked a room on a cargo ship to Dublin: 'There is no Wi-Fi'
Pieter Stroop van Renen, a 59-year-old traveler, has gained half a million Instagram followers by documenting his vacation aboard a cargo ship. He chose this unique method of travel to avoid the tradi...
375 tons of 'incorrect' wood seized over possible illegal logging in Gabon
Dutch authorities have seized 375 tons of timber suspected of being harvested illegally following an investigation into a company based in the northern Netherlands. The wood, intercepted with the help...
Rhine water levels near the German town of Kaub drop toward 1 meter again
Water levels on the Rhine near Kaub are dropping toward critical lows, threatening to severely disrupt freight shipping as vessels are forced to limit their cargo capacity. The low water levels are al...
'Holy grail' of Pokémon cards sells for $5 million at auction
A rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card has sold for $5 million at a Heritage Auctions event. The card, one of a limited number awarded to winners of a 1998 design contest, was rated in excellent con...
Explosive found on bench between apartment buildings in Wildemanbuurt, 18-year-old Amsterdammer arrested
An 18-year-old Amsterdam resident has been arrested after an improvised explosive device was discovered on a bench in the Wildemanbuurt neighborhood of Nieuw-West. The device was neutralized by the mi...
Man injured after violent robbery by two young boys in Haarlem
A man was injured during a robbery by two young boys on Liewegje in Haarlem yesterday evening. The victim was threatened and struggled with the suspects, who were estimated to be between 14 and 16 yea...
The Passion will be broadcast from Ootmarsum next year
The seventeenth edition of The Passion will be broadcast live from the historic city of Ootmarsum on Maundy Thursday, March 25. The event will take place in the city center near the ancient Simon and ...
MEAU engaged to guitarist Vadim: 'Still recovering'
Dutch singer-songwriter MEAU has announced her engagement to her partner, guitarist Vadim, after dating since 2023. Alongside the announcement, the artist shared a message supporting LGBTQ+ equality i...
Man claiming tinnitus from MRI at UMC Utrecht loses court case
An Amsterdam man has lost a court case against UMC Utrecht in which he sought information and facility access to prove the hospital caused his tinnitus during an MRI scan. The court denied all his req...
Netherlands will participate in Eurovision Song Contest after all
The Netherlands will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria after the NPO reached an agreement with the European Broadcasting Union. The selection process will now be managed by a...
Sources: Green light for Dutch participation in Eurovision
The Netherlands will participate in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest after the NPO received assurances from the EBU to prioritize unity and connection in the event. The broadcaster is currently fo...
Offices, homes, and nature: this is what 'Zuidas village' should look like
The City of Amsterdam is planning to transform the current ABN Amro office complex into a new, mixed-use neighborhood called Zuidas Village, which will integrate residential spaces, retail, and office...
Gasoline and diesel are very expensive, but we are not driving any slower
Dutch drivers are attempting to cut down on fuel costs by driving less frequently and avoiding short trips. However, they are not reducing their speed, as many continue to drive at 130 km/h on highway...
Jesse from Amsterdam develops app that gets you from A to B while staying dry
Amsterdam developer Jesse Verbeek has launched a navigation app called Droog Over that uses KNMI weather data to help users plan routes that avoid rain. The application analyzes specific travel paths ...
Weesp opposition surprises administrative committee with 33-page management plan: ‘Strange and uncollegial’
Tensions within the Weesp administrative committee have escalated after the opposition presented an unexpected 33-page political management plan. Other factions have criticized this move as both stran...