Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate
The Dutch government has established new national regulations for onshore wind turbines to resolve years of legal and political deadlock regarding noise and distance standards. While the rules provide...
200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced
The Dutch government has established a new minimum distance rule for land-based wind turbines, requiring them to be located at least twice their tip height away from residential homes. The policy seek...
How Jetten is cobbling his budget together with spit and duct tape
Prime Minister Rob Jetten is facing difficulties preparing the national budget ahead of Prinsjesdag, leading to claims of a political crisis from the opposition. Meanwhile, Mona Keijzer has announced ...
World Rowing Championships at Bosbaan postponed due to thunderstorms over Amsterdam
Severe thunderstorms over Amsterdam caused a temporary delay for several finals at the World Rowing Championships at the Bosbaan. Despite the disruption, rowers Simon van Dorp and Melvin Twellaar succ...
D-Block Europe and French Montana to play AFAS Live in Amsterdam
D-Block Europe and French Montana are set to perform a joint concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam. Tickets for the event, which will highlight the collaborative history of the two acts, will be available...
Spots or ridges in your nails? Here is what a medical pedicurist says it means for your health
Medical pedicurist Denise Bruins discusses the relationship between nail health and overall physical well-being. This article is the fourth episode in a series providing expert advice on how to proper...
Video | Mark Zuckerberg returns in The Social Reckoning movie trailer
A trailer has been released for The Social Reckoning, which serves as a sequel to the 2010 film The Social Network. The new movie is scheduled to premiere in theaters on October 8.
Cultural center Sexyland gets permanent temporary location at NDSM
The cultural clubhouse Sexyland has secured a new ten-year home at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, where it will operate under the name Super Sexyland World. After spending over a year without a permanen...
Sexyland gets permanent home and returns to its NDSM roots in 2027
Sexyland has signed a ten-year lease to return to its roots at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam, with plans to open a permanent venue called Super Sexyland World by 2027. The renovated space will include f...
Ferry operators to strike on September 9: no ferry service between North and the rest of Amsterdam all day
GVB employees in Amsterdam, including ferry operators, will strike on September 9, causing a total halt to public transport services. The action is a protest against proposed government budget cuts to...
Police arrest six drivers during traffic checks in Hoofddorp and Badhoevedorp
Police in Haarlemmermeer arrested six motorists for driving under the influence of drugs during traffic stops in Hoofddorp and Badhoevedorp on August 25. Officers conducted extensive alcohol and drug ...
Swapfiets tracks down more stolen bikes but remains unprofitable
Swapfiets reported a reduced loss of 7 million euros on 97 million euros of revenue in 2025, largely driven by e-bike sales and better recovery of stolen inventory. Although the company maintains 280,...
Night train between Alkmaar and Amsterdam to continue running in 2027
The night train service between Alkmaar and Amsterdam will continue to run throughout 2027 following an extension of the municipal pilot program. Officials hope the additional year will provide cleare...
15-year-old student arrested at school with fake firearm
A 15-year-old student was arrested at a secondary school in Weesp this morning after being found in possession of an illegal replica firearm. A staff member managed to confiscate the object before han...
Two Amsterdammers arrested for incident at toy store on Abraham Staalmanplein
Police arrested two teenagers after an unexploded device was discovered at a shop on Abraham Staalmanplein in Amsterdam, leading to the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. This incident follows ...
Fontaines D.C. to perform at Ziggo Dome on November 10
Fontaines D.C. will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10 as part of an extensive European tour. Tickets for the band's debut performance at the venue go on sale on September 3.
Naomi Italiaander steps down as JA21 Amsterdam councilor
Naomi Italiaander has resigned from her position as a JA21 city councilor in Amsterdam to prioritize her career in the cyber security sector. Her council seat will be filled by Stef Keij, who was the ...
Ajax to face Atalanta and Midtjylland in Conference League
After defeating FC Sion 5-3, Ajax has qualified for the Conference League and will face opponents including Atalanta, Midtjylland, and Getafe. The club's schedule begins on October 15 with an away mat...
Ajax to face Atalanta and Getafe among others in Conference League
Ajax has been drawn into the Conference League group stage, where they will face opponents including Atalanta, Getafe, and FC Thun. The competition, which starts on October 15, follows a new format wh...
Should the NPO really want this? Creating content for platforms that aim to get children addicted to screens as young as possible
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is venturing into microdrama, a format of short, vertical mobile videos, to reach younger audiences on platforms like TikTok. This experimental move has sparked debate...