Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amazon temporarily suspends work with air freight carrier after fatal plane crash
Amazon has suspended its contract with air freight provider 21 Air following a fatal plane crash that killed five people on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the in...
Cyclists choose their own path during Linnaeusstraat closure: "People make their own rules"
Long-term construction on Linnaeusstraat in Amsterdam-Oost has forced cyclists to use pedestrian areas, creating safety concerns for local walkers. Unofficial modifications to traffic signs have added...
Energy bills to rise significantly due to power grid expansion: 140 euros extra per year
Dutch households will face an average annual energy bill increase of 140 euros next year due to rising grid tariffs. The surge is primarily driven by the need for extensive investments in power infras...
New climate lawsuit against the State: Malaysian rainforest disappears into Dutch power plants
Comité Schone Lucht has launched a lawsuit against the Dutch government, claiming that wood from Malaysian rainforests is being incorrectly certified as sustainable biomass for energy plants. Despite...
Confused man pulled from Sloterplas by fire department for second day in a row
Emergency services in Amsterdam rescued a man from the Sloterplas lake for the second day in a row on Sunday. Police are now coordinating with a mental health crisis team to provide the individual wit...
Spot the difference: Nieuwendijk in 1937 and 2026
A 1937 photograph captures the Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam decorated for the visit of Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard. The image was taken using a unique color process by Bernard Eilers, which was s...
Is there such a thing as a strength athlete's heart and an endurance athlete's heart?
Recent research from Amsterdam UMC challenges the long-standing belief that strength and endurance training create distinct types of heart adaptations. While scientists have confirmed the existence of...
Hospitality leader Pim Evers: ‘Amsterdam is driving away the visitors who spend the most and cause the least nuisance’
Amsterdam hospitality leader Pim Evers warns that current municipal policies are damaging business confidence and alienating high-spending corporate travelers. He argues that the industry is unfairly ...
Suddenly I felt an intense pain in my head and fell to the ground
A 32-year-old art director experienced a sudden medical crisis that left them paralyzed and unable to speak, forcing a complete lifestyle change. Through intensive rehabilitation at a facility in Amst...
Santje (63) built a tiny house in Waterland: 'Here I only hear the birds, some mooing of cows and the cackling of geese'
Santje Kramer, a 63-year-old resident of Amsterdam, has built a tiny house at a camping association in the Waterland area. She uses this peaceful rural retreat to escape the busy lifestyle of the city...
The Balthazar’s Keuken team expands from the Jordaan to the Vijzelgracht: one spot for dining (Cenc), the other for drinks (the new Copa)
The team behind Balthazar's Keuken has launched a new venue called Bar Copa on the Vijzelgracht in Amsterdam. The establishment focuses on providing a classic bar experience, offering a selection of d...
Yade Lauren announces second studio album Ms Lauren
Dutch artist Yade Lauren is set to release her second studio album, Ms Lauren, following a period of creative development after the long-standing success of her debut. The singer describes the new rec...
Forecast: Left-wing opposition bloc wins Swedish election
The left-wing opposition bloc holds a narrow projected majority in the Swedish general election with 176 seats against the right-wing's 173. Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has signaled h...
Motorist flees after hitting child in Haarlem
A child was seriously injured after being hit by a car while cycling in Haarlem on the Plataanstraat. The driver of the involved black Audi A3 fled the scene and is currently being sought by the polic...
Cuban tobacco industry smoked out: rationed even in the Netherlands
The Cuban cigar industry is suffering from a major crisis caused by global shortages and skyrocketing prices. Retailers in the Netherlands are now rationing these luxury items to manage limited supply...
Shop theft damages increase today from 181 to 242 euros
The fixed compensation fee for shoplifting in the Netherlands has risen from 181 to 242 euros starting today. The increase, implemented by the Service Organization for Direct Liability (Soda), aims to...
Mission Impossible for the cabinet? Here is why Budget Day can still be a success
The Dutch cabinet faces a challenging lead-up to Prinsjesdag due to political infighting and a lack of support from opposition parties in the Tweede Kamer. Despite these difficulties, there are severa...
Trump dismisses plan to slow down AI development: 'Wants to maintain lead'
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected calls to slow down artificial intelligence development, insisting that maintaining a technological lead over China is a national priority. While industr...
Opinion: Stop sounding the climate alarm. Show how pleasant a sustainable world could be
Climate activists are struggling to gain public support by focusing on dire warnings and catastrophic data. To succeed, the movement should shift its communication strategy to highlight the positive a...
Verstappen on podium for second straight weekend, Antonelli wins after McLaren error
Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth win of the season in Madrid after a strategic masterclass, while Ferrari’s gamble on Charles Leclerc backfired. Lando Norris took third place after a significant pi...