Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Major search operation for person in Buiten-IJ waters
Emergency services conducted a significant search in the Buiten-IJ waters near Amsterdam after an individual fell from a pleasure yacht. Following an hour-long rescue effort involving multiple agencie...
Bridge strike causes cycling exodus across Schellingwouderbrug: "Commute takes twice as long"
Ferry services in Amsterdam have been suspended due to a strike against proposed government cuts to social security benefits. The disruption has forced a large number of cyclists to take longer routes...
UWV does not rule out that errors have crept into many more WIA files
The Dutch UWV is expanding its review of WIA disability files from 47,000 to 73,000 after realizing initial selection criteria were too narrow. The agency will begin a multi-year recovery operation in...
Cyclists brave Schellingwouderbrug during nationwide public transport strike: 'We need at least one more bridge'
During a nationwide public transport strike in the Netherlands, many cyclists have been forced to navigate the Schellingwouderbrug as an alternative route. Commuters and residents agree that the curre...
New South Park name mocks Trump
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have announced a satirical name change for the show to South America in response to Donald Trump's frequent suggestions to rename various geographic land...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from September 11 to 13
Amsterdam offers a diverse program of events from September 11 to 13, including open-air concerts, the Open Monumentendag, and various markets. Highlights include the H'ART Museum vintage sale, the Re...
A hardcore group of supporters pumping themselves up to a Phil Collins hit: I find that funny
Rising oil price sends European gas prices through the roof: highest in years
Escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has pushed Brent crude oil prices to their highest levels since July, causing a ripple effect throughout global energy markets. This surge has trigg...
Major Dutch bridges in worrying condition due to deferred maintenance
Major bridges across the Netherlands are experiencing safety risks due to deferred maintenance and aging infrastructure that has reached its technical limit. Experts and officials warn that a massive ...
Google makes largest ever European investment in Finnish AI data center
Google is investing 13 billion euros into Finnish data center infrastructure to support its AI services, marking the company's largest European investment to date. The project, which utilizes nuclear ...
Celeste's parents demand death penalty for singer d4vd
The parents of the late Celeste are seeking the death penalty for singer d4vd, who is accused of her murder and other serious crimes. The legal action also targets the singer's associates and family m...
Primary school students cross the IJ in a sloop: "It feels like a school trip"
Public transport strikes in Amsterdam have suspended ferry services across the IJ, forcing residents to find alternative travel methods. While primary school students successfully crossed the water by...
Negative swimming advisory for Amstel river and Amsterdam canals until Saturday morning September 12
A negative swimming advisory has been issued for the Amstel river and the Amsterdam canals until the morning of September 12. This measure was taken after heavy rainfall on the night of September 8 ca...
51 municipal reports last week regarding construction in Haarlem and more
The municipality of Haarlem processed 51 permit applications last week, primarily focusing on local construction, renovations, and environmental notifications. Significant projects include the convers...
Roxy Dekker sells out Johan Cruijff Arena concert in minutes
Dutch singer Roxy Dekker has become the first female solo artist from the Netherlands to sell out a headline show at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Tickets for the historic performance sold out in mere minu...
Gwyneth Paltrow felt 'extra shame' from media after Brad Pitt breakup
Gwyneth Paltrow opened up about the intense media pressure she faced during and after her mid-nineties relationship with Brad Pitt. She noted that public scrutiny added a layer of shame to their 1997 ...
Public transport strike? Students and teachers take a sloop from Amsterdam-Noord to school in the West
Students and teachers from a primary school in Amsterdam used a chartered boat to cross the water during a citywide public transport strike. This creative solution allowed them to avoid a difficult lo...
House prices to keep rising for the next two years despite larger supply
Rabobank forecasts that housing prices in the Netherlands will continue to rise through 2027 despite an increase in supply from selling investors. Although wage growth supports current transaction lev...
Marc Overmars steps down at Antwerp due to health: My energy is completely gone
Marc Overmars has stepped down as technical director of Royal Antwerp FC due to critical health issues and severe exhaustion. The former Ajax director, who suffered a heart attack in 2022, stated that...
Visit iconic locations during Open Monument Day Amsterdam
During Open Monument Day, various historic locations in Amsterdam that are typically inaccessible will open their doors to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore iconic sites rangin...