Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Arjen Lubach to host Dutch version of comedy show Taskmaster
Arjen Lubach has been announced as the host of the Dutch version of the comedy series Taskmaster, which will air on RTL 4. The comedian revealed the news during his program, LUBACH, featuring the crea...
Gap between first-time buyers and movers widens in sensitive housing market
The gap between first-time buyers and repeat buyers in the housing market is widening, with starters paying higher prices for less desirable properties. Recent data from a record-breaking week highlig...
New measures against Keukenhof traffic nuisance aim to spare Lisserbroek
The recent opening of the Keukenhof has led to increased traffic congestion in the Haarlemmermeer region, particularly affecting the village of Lisserbroek. In response to complaints from local reside...
Slight increase in fatal traffic accidents in the city
The number of fatal traffic accidents in the Amsterdam-Amstelland region rose slightly last year, with 30 deaths recorded compared to 28 the previous year. Nationwide, the Netherlands saw a total of 7...
Trump: All our troops and equipment remain near Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that all American military personnel, ships, and aircraft will remain positioned in and around Iran. He stated that the military presence will con...
Over 10 percent of parking fines issued by scan cars are unjustified
A study by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reveals that scan cars generate approximately 500,000 incorrect parking fines annually. Vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, are d...
Young people see 'pay later' as a payment method rather than debt
Budget organization Nibud warns that young people increasingly view 'Buy Now, Pay Later' services as a standard payment method rather than a financial debt. This trend has normalized borrowing and pos...
Half a million wrongful traffic fines annually: ‘AI software in scan cars makes mistakes’
Dutch municipalities issue approximately 500,000 unjustified parking fines annually due to errors in the AI software used by scanning cars. The Dutch Data Protection Authority reports that people load...
Charging card fails on way back from holiday: The EV nightmare
The prospect of a charging card failing during a return trip from vacation is a significant concern for electric vehicle drivers. This scenario represents a common fear associated with long-distance t...
US serial killer confesses to Gilgo Beach murders
An American man has pleaded guilty to eight murders in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach case. This confession resolves a decades-old mystery involving the strangling and dismemberment of multiple victims...
Rutte backs Trump in criticism of European allies over Iran
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported US President Donald Trump's criticism of European allies for not providing promised assistance regarding Iran. While acknowledging these failures, Rutte als...
Yvonne Coldeweijer to hear today if she gets 650,000 euros from Talpa
Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer is awaiting a court decision today on whether media company Talpa must pay her approximately 650,000 euros. The legal dispute follows the termination of a contract for...
More trees and jobs in Haarlem, fewer festival bigwigs. Countless wish lists on the table at PRO, D66 and CDA
Local organizations in Haarlem have presented policy wishlists to political parties PRO, D66, and CDA during coalition negotiations. Key proposals include planting 500 trees, canceling a planned skate...
IJmuiden Sea and Port Museum no longer completely free with card after losing accredited status
Starting May 1, visitors to the Sea and Harbor Museum in IJmuiden with a Museum Card will be required to pay half of the regular entrance fee. This change follows the museum's loss of its 'recognized ...