Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Video | Bas Smit and Nicolette van Dam open the 'pods' in Love is Blind
Bas Smit and Nicolette van Dam will host the Dutch version of the reality dating series Love is Blind. The show is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 30.
Nijkerk company loses case: ban on Israeli products remains
A Dutch court has upheld a ban on the import and sale of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements, rejecting a challenge from the Nijkerk-based Israel Products Center. The court determined that t...
Three teenagers arrested in investigation into Kolfschotenstraat explosion in Amsterdam-Southeast
Three teenagers from Amsterdam have been arrested for their alleged involvement in an explosion at an apartment complex on Kolfschotenstraat that occurred on July 18. While the blast damaged property,...
From disputes with realtors to millions of visitors: how Funda became indispensable in the housing market
Funda is implementing controversial and expensive new presentation packages despite criticism from real estate agents. The housing platform maintains its dominant position in the Dutch market, leaving...
Read here the questions readers had about the Budget Memorandum, such as: Will I be punished if I don't drive an electric car?
Dutch journalists held a live Q&A session to address public inquiries regarding the 2026 Budget Memorandum. Topics ranged from economic policy and healthcare premiums to future changes in disability b...
LIVE Q&A: How difficult is it for The Hague to focus on what unites the parties?
Journalists from the AD hosted a live Q&A session on September 16, 2026, to explain the implications of the annual Dutch government budget proposal. The discussion covered a variety of public concerns...
Country music is hard to sell in the Netherlands, but Ella Langley is lending a hand
Country singer Ella Langley is finding success in the Netherlands with her hit single Choosin' Texas, helping to revitalize the genre's popularity in the region. Music experts attribute her appeal to ...
Province working on bus stop at Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp
The North Holland province is performing initial renovation work on the stairs and lifts at the Spaarne Gasthuis bus stop in Hoofddorp. Construction crews will install temporary railings from Septembe...
Inspectorate to reduce taxi inspections next year due to budget cuts
The Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) will reduce oversight in several areas, including the taxi industry, due to budget cuts and rising operational costs. The agency is shiftin...
Police find weapons cache and foot of suspect in Osdorp explosion debris
Prosecutors have revealed that a weapons cache and equipment for bank robberies were discovered in the debris of a massive basement explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp. The two suspects, Yassine B. and Nawf...
64 reports of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 64 permit applications involving various construction, renovation, and environmental projects throughout the city. The submissions include plans for re...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 18 to 20
From September 18 to 20, Amsterdam hosts a variety of events including the final TAPT Festival, classical music performances at Amstelveld, and the Dam tot Damloop running race. Residents can also enj...
Mayors in letter to cabinet: medicine for crack addicts is needed
The mayors of four major Dutch cities have appealed to the national cabinet for funding and permission to research medical treatments for crack addiction. They argue that rising numbers of homeless an...
Mayors in letter to cabinet: medicine for crack addicts is needed
The mayors of four major Dutch cities have sent a joint letter to the cabinet requesting urgent support to tackle the escalating crisis of homelessness and crack addiction. They are seeking authorizat...
Box 171 that exploded in Osdorp was a 'criminal box' with bombs and (heavy) firearms according to judicial authorities
An explosion beneath an Osdorp gym was caused by two suspects assembling explosive devices for ATM raids in a storage unit. Police investigations revealed the unit contained the bomb-making equipment,...
Dutch petrol price hits record high after drone attack in Saudi Arabia
Petrol prices in the Netherlands have hit a record high of 2.726 euros per liter due to a drone attack on a critical Saudi Arabian oil pipeline. The resulting supply chain disruption, coupled with bro...
EU wants social media ban for children under thirteen
The European Union has introduced the Kids Act to regulate social media access for minors, proposing a total ban for children under thirteen. Adolescents aged thirteen to fifteen would require parenta...
Kim Kardashian awarded one euro in damages after Paris jewelry heist
Kim Kardashian was awarded one euro in symbolic damages following a 2016 jewelry heist in Paris where she was held at gunpoint. A former hotel employee involved in the incident also received over 100,...
Opposition critical, unions angry: how will the cabinet secure a majority for the budget?
The Dutch minority government, led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten, is facing significant difficulty gaining opposition support for its budget during the General Political Deliberations. Political partie...
COA wants to extend asylum seeker boat in Westelijk Havengebied again, alderman hesitant
The COA has requested a fifth extension for the MS Galaxy asylum seeker ship in Amsterdam, which was originally intended as a temporary emergency shelter. Alderman Zita Pels is evaluating the request ...