Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Single man (61) earns 3,820 euros a month: ‘My house cost 142,000, why would I ask more for it?’
Mark van der Ploeg, a 61-year-old resident of Amsterdam-Oost earning 3,820 euros monthly, has voiced concerns over the city's unaffordable housing market. He believes current prices place unfair press...
The Tromm family shop returns to the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction: No one thinks, look at that show-off on a folding bike
The Tromm family has re-established their bicycle shop on the Overtoom as an official Brompton Junction after a nine-year hiatus. The family, which has been in the cycling business since 1931, began s...
Amsterdam taxi drivers launch their own app to compete with Uber: This is a win-win, better for us and better for the passenger
Taxi drivers in Amsterdam have launched their own ride-hailing app to compete with Uber and avoid high commission fees. The initiative seeks to provide a better service for passengers while allowing l...
Arrival of wind turbines at Noorder IJplas seems further away than ever, majority of Provincial Council is opposed
The Provincial Council of North Holland is preparing to vote once more on proposed wind turbines at Noorder IJplas, despite a recent court ruling that challenged the province's initial rejection of th...
Dolly Parton festival coming to Nashville and London next year
A festival celebrating the life and career of the late country legend Dolly Parton will be held in Nashville and London in 2027. The event, which fulfills the artist's personal wishes for a celebrator...
Rijkswaterstaat stands firm: nighttime shipping restrictions on Amsterdam-Rhine Canal will proceed
Rijkswaterstaat will implement nighttime shipping restrictions on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal starting tomorrow due to critical staff shortages. The measure bans large vessels and those carrying hazardo...
Ajax loans forward Carrizo to FC Copenhagen
Ajax has loaned 20-year-old Argentine forward Maher Carrizo to FC Copenhagen for the rest of the season. The move follows the recent arrival of Viktor Tsygankov at the Amsterdam club and coincides wit...
'Above force 5, you just shouldn't do it': gardener Marleen Purmer maintains the 370 planters of the soaring Valley building on the Zuidas
Gardener Marleen Purmer travels to the Zuidas in Amsterdam twice a week to maintain 370 planters located one hundred meters up the Valley building. She uses specialized safety ropes to tend to the gre...
New tram stops for line 26, now extends to Strandeiland
Tram line 26 in Amsterdam has extended its route by two kilometers to serve new stops in the IJburg and Strandeiland areas. Despite previous delays caused by infrastructure issues, the extension is no...
Water in Amsterdam-Noord filled with dead fish after sewer burst: "This is heartbreaking"
A major sewer breach in Amsterdam-Noord has caused widespread water contamination, killing significant numbers of fish across local ponds and in Zunderdorp. Local residents and farmers are concerned a...
Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer joins German club on loan
Ajax midfielder Youri Regeer has joined German club Werder Bremen on loan with an option to buy. The move comes as Ajax brings in new players, including Sofyan Amrabat, while also sending forward Mahe...
Cor de Bie's (76) apartment in De Pijp is full of French flair: 'I spend three days in the kitchen for my French onion soup'
Cor de Bie, a 76-year-old Amsterdam resident, has transformed his De Pijp apartment to reflect his passion for French culture. He frequently prepares elaborate French meals for guests and enjoys watch...
Amsterdam cleared seventy tents and encampments last year, five times as many as in 2023
In 2025, Amsterdam authorities cleared seventy tents and homeless encampments, a significant increase from previous years. Mayor Femke Halsema has requested national government intervention to address...
Man sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for assaulting and raping ex-partner
A man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for the violent assault and rape of his ex-partner in Amsterdam in January 2026. The court found the victim's testimony reliable and ordered ...
Poor timing by parcel giant Shein will cost ‘invisible’ owner Xu 15 billion dollars
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein is preparing for its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company's valuation has dropped significantly from $100 billion to an estimated $25 bil...
Party for the Animals Haarlem holds nature walk near Spaarndam
The Haarlem chapter of the Party for the Animals is hosting a guided nature walk through the Land van Gruijters on September 27. Participants will explore the local ecosystem with a guide, and registr...
Agricultural prices rise rapidly due to war and extreme weather
Global agricultural commodity prices have seen their sharpest monthly increase in over a decade, driven by geopolitical conflicts and adverse weather patterns. While this trend threatens to eventually...
Coalition reaches Prinsjesdag deal after days of delay, but the real work starts now
The Dutch coalition government has successfully reached an agreement on the Prinsjesdag budget after a series of difficult negotiations and internal disagreements. Prime Minister Rob Jetten now faces ...
US oil sector pumps more oil with fewer people
The United States oil sector is producing 13.8 million barrels of oil per day, a 4 percent increase since the start of Donald Trump's second term. Despite this growth, the industry has cut nearly 13,0...
First NCRV television announcer Tanja Koen (100) has died
Tanja Koen, the first television announcer for the Dutch broadcaster NCRV, has died at the age of 100. She became a pioneering figure in early Dutch television history, presenting various programs and...