Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Atmosphere at the Stopera live at 12:30 PM: new council chamber and farewell to 26 council members
Twenty-six members of the Amsterdam City Council are stepping down this afternoon during a ceremony that also marks the official opening of the newly renovated council chamber at the Stopera. The even...
Explosion in De Pijp: significant damage to front door on Talmastraat
An explosion occurred early this morning on Talmastraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, causing significant damage to a building's entrance and several nearby parked vehicles. While the blast sha...
Fire in Southeast basement storage unit, one injured
One person was hospitalized following a fire in a basement storage unit at the Haag en Veld apartment complex in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early this morning. Four other residents were treated for smoke inha...
Deal between Unilever food division and McCormick may be announced Tuesday
Unilever and the American spice company McCormick are in advanced talks regarding a merger of Unilever's food business operations. A formal announcement about the potential deal could be made as early...
New homes needed, but no carpenters or bricklayers to be found: ‘Not enough young people for vacancies’
Nearly three-quarters of construction employers in the Netherlands are struggling to find workers as the number of retirees outpaces new talent entering the field. This labor shortage is creating a si...
Dutch Consumers' Association calls on Albert Heijn to end bulk-buy discounts
The Dutch Consumers' Association is urging supermarket chain Albert Heijn to end bulk discounts that encourage overconsumption and unnecessary spending. The group is particularly focused on stopping t...
Study: Groningen residents more anxious and depressed due to earthquakes
A study by the UMCG and the University of Groningen has established a direct link between earthquakes caused by gas extraction and increased mental health issues among residents. Researchers found tha...
RTL flagship ‘RTL Tonight’ given a burial at sea – and a parting shot from Renze Klamer
Two cars damaged by fire in Haarlem, arson not ruled out
On Monday evening, a car caught fire on Polenstraat in Haarlem, which also damaged a nearby vehicle. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not ruled out arson as a potential cause.
Dutch shop slightly less online in 2025: 35.7 billion spent
Dutch consumers spent 35.7 billion euros on online purchases last year, representing a 1 percent decrease compared to the previous year. This slight decline reflects a shift in shopping habits across ...
Consumers spend less online on travel and events
Dutch consumers are spending less money online on travel and events according to the industry association Thuiswinkel.org. While overall online shopping remains high, there has been a notable shift in...
Brain injury after electric cargo bike collision: Driver admits drinking six beers but blames scooter rider
A driver of an electric cargo bike caused a collision with a scooter rider that resulted in the victim suffering serious brain injuries. Although the driver admitted to consuming six specialty beers b...
Osdorp Garden Centre leaves city to make way for housing
Tuincentrum Osdorp is set to move out of Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to make way for a new residential neighborhood and retail space. The popular 66-year-old family business expects to relocate to...
Inflation rises to 2.7 percent in March due to higher energy prices
Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 2.7% in March, up from 2.4% in February, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase in the cost of living was primarily drive...
Taylor Swift sued for 'Showgirl' trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued for trademark infringement and unfair competition by former Las Vegas showgirl Maren Wade over the album title 'The Life of a Showgirl.' The lawsuit, reported by The Hollywo...
Zeeburger Tunnel (A10) closed due to technical problems
The Zeeburgertunnel in Amsterdam is closed in the northern direction due to technical problems, causing traffic disruptions on the A10 motorway. Motorists traveling toward Zaanstad are advised to deto...
Council approves Geesterheem and housing at De Kuil: 'Want residents to be able to stay in Uitgeest, even as they age and need care'
The municipal executive has approved plans by ViVa! Zorggroep and developer De Realisatie to build the new Geesterheem care facility and additional housing at De Kuil. The project is designed to ensur...
Shell companies, fake invoices and obscured transactions: how drug money is laundered in personal budget healthcare
Organized crime is increasingly using the Dutch personal budget (PGB) healthcare sector as a conduit for laundering drug money. Criminals exploit fragmented supervision through the use of phantom comp...
Multiple countries in Middle East report attacks
Multiple countries in the Middle East reported attacks during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Following a series of explosions, the Iranian news agency Fars reported power outages in parts of Te...
Laura Dern to star in new TV series about Jeffrey Epstein
Sony Pictures Television is developing a new television series focused on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Actress Laura Dern will star as Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald journalist who first investigated t...