Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Highest number of traffic fatalities in five years in Amsterdam region
Major traffic disruption in Amsterdam North until Monday April 27
Significant traffic disruptions are expected in Amsterdam-Noord from April 12 until April 27 due to construction. The entry and exit ramps of the A10 North highway serving Amsterdam-Noord, Amsterdam-C...
Ton (56) brutally beaten in Snapchat 'jumping' trend: 'Like being attacked by a pack of hyenas'
Ton Witkamp, 56, was severely assaulted by a group of youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday. Police are investigating whether the attack is linked to "jumpen," a violent Snapchat trend where random victi...
Amsterdam seeks data center cooperation, requesting space for European customers
Consumers spent slightly less in February, particularly on goods
Dutch households spent 0.5% less on goods and services in February compared to the same month last year. According to statistics bureau CBS, the decline was most notable in the consumption of goods.
Extra council meeting in Bloemendaal due to dissatisfaction with coalition formation
The municipality of Bloemendaal will hold an extra council meeting to discuss the progress of coalition formation following a report by scout David Moolenburgh. The meeting was requested by the party ...
Cameron Diaz to star in Troop Beverly Hills sequel
Cameron Diaz is set to star in a sequel to the 1989 comedy Troop Beverly Hills. This project follows her recent return to the film industry after a ten-year acting hiatus.
UN chief denounces Israeli attacks with civilian casualties in Lebanon
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Israel's massive attacks on Lebanon, which have resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, including children. Guterres expressed deep concern ov...
Iranian delegation to Pakistan Thursday evening
An Iranian delegation is traveling to Pakistan on Thursday evening for high-level talks concerning a ten-point regional ceasefire plan. Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam announced the visit, emp...
Street in IJmuiden cordoned off due to confused man on roof of housing block
A street in IJmuiden was temporarily closed on Thursday morning after a confused man climbed onto the roof of an apartment block. Police cordoned off Alexander Bellstraat to manage the situation safel...
Lead researcher Lotje Cohen: 'Amsterdam gained 200,000 inhabitants'
Lead researcher Lotje Cohen reports that Amsterdam has grown by 200,000 inhabitants. She emphasizes that the city is changing rapidly as its population increases.
That orbit around the moon was a milestone, but proved unsuitable for live television
Uncertainty over Middle East ceasefire drives oil prices up again
Oil prices rose on Thursday morning due to uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire in the Middle East. Concerns persist as Iran maintains its closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Hezbollah continues rock...
Students with ‘golden hands’ compete: ‘Parents can proudly say their child took part in national vocational competitions’
Students from practical colleges across the Netherlands gathered at Praktijkcollege de Schakel in Haarlem for the national finals of the PROfessionals competition. Participants competed in categories ...
Amsteldorp residents lose trust in Ymere after overly optimistic LinkedIn post about renovation
Residents of the Amsteldorp neighborhood in Amsterdam have expressed profound distrust toward housing corporation Ymere over its renovation and demolition plans for 480 social housing units. The local...
Actor Theo James worried about manosphere's potential influence on son
Actor Theo James has expressed concern regarding the "manosphere," an online community where misogynistic and sexist views are shared. He stated that he fears for the future of his two-year-old son du...
Construction fences to remain on the Kruisbrug for a while longer
Construction fences have shielded the monumental fencing of the Kruisbrug for over a year, impacting the primary entrance route from the train station to the city center. The reasons for the prolonged...
Rijksmuseum seals birdhouses: 'Because of flashy project'
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has faced criticism from local residents for taping birdhouses shut and netting trees to prevent birds from nesting during the construction of a new sculpture garden. The ...
Farmer Tom: ‘Throwing away oleanders full of aphids? That’s quite drastic’
Boer Tom provides advice to readers from Purmerend who are struggling with black lice on their oleander plants. While a garden center recommended discarding the infested plants, Boer Tom suggests that...
More traffic fatalities in 2025, especially among cyclists
Last year, traffic fatalities in the Netherlands rose to 759, an increase of 84 deaths compared to the previous year. According to the CBS, cyclists remain the largest group of victims, followed by ca...