Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Drought-stricken rivers hinder German economic recovery
Extreme drought in Europe has caused water levels in German rivers such as the Rhine to drop significantly. This creates logistical challenges for shipping, as vessels cannot be fully loaded, thereby ...
Six-month prison sentence demanded for repeat offender El K. (22) who struck and killed a woman in Weesp and caused another traffic accident three weeks later
Yellow weather alert issued for waterspouts and thunderstorms
Tel Sell returns to Dutch television after bankruptcy
Five months after the bankruptcy of its parent company Mediashop Benelux, the home shopping brand Tel Sell is returning to Dutch television. The new owner intends to resume broadcasting the brand's we...
More and more Dutch people are going to Sweden for their holidays
The number of overnight stays by Dutch tourists at Swedish campsites increased by more than 7 percent last year to over 417,000. This makes the Netherlands the third-largest source of foreign visitors...
Lack of new housing puts pressure on housing market flow
The Dutch housing market is facing significant pressure due to a persistent shortage of new construction projects. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, the flow of the housing market will...
Neighborhood Center in Delftwijk
The Haarlem municipal executive has proposed purchasing a building at Rijksstraatweg 541A to establish a community center, or 'Huis van de Wijk', in the Delftwijk neighborhood. This initiative aims to...
Test event Vleeshal with dinner, music and theater
On August 28 and 29, the Momentum test event will take place at the Vleeshal in Haarlem to evaluate the building's suitability for cultural and musical activities. The research will monitor sound leve...
Video | Ruben van der Meer clarifies 'Lama's 2.0' on television
ICE train to Berlin to run via Hamburg starting in October
Amsterdam alderman ‘shocked’ by millions in deficits at city shipyards while coalition seeks to tackle waste problem
US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for the first time
The total United States national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time. This figure has more than doubled during the presidencies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
New season of Boer zoekt Vrouw airs daily starting November 9
The fifteenth season of the dating show Boer zoekt Vrouw is set to premiere on November 9. The program will be broadcast daily on NPO 1 for three weeks, featuring a higher number of episodes than in p...
Call | Are you missing out on pension money due to a job change? Share your story
Journalists are looking to speak with people in the Netherlands who have recently changed jobs and lost significant pension savings as a result. The call aims to highlight the financial impact of pens...
Ariana Grande wins legal victory against hackers over stolen music
Ariana Grande has won a legal victory against anonymous hackers who allegedly stole and sold her unreleased music and private footage. The court has granted her the right to subpoena information from ...
Jasper and Melvin found great success with their own soap brand but are now looking for a CEO: We grew too fast
Founders Melvin Loggies and Jasper Gabriëlse are seeking a new CEO for their soap brand, Seepje. The entrepreneurs, based in the Netherlands, stated that they are looking for more experienced leaders...
Ann (31) missing, last seen in Amsterdam
Ann, a 31-year-old woman from Alphen aan den Rijn, has been missing since Saturday, August 15. She was last seen in Amsterdam, and the police have requested the public's assistance in locating her.
New podcast from Tim de Wit and Arend Jan Boekestijn: ‘International topics are attracting an increasingly large audience’
Europe faces more summers of wildfires
Europe has experienced an intense summer marked by severe wildfires, with risks expected to increase in the coming decades without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Experts warn that...
Vodafone fined 185,000 euros for irresponsible lending
Vodafone Financial Services has been fined 185,000 euros for issuing irresponsible credit. A software error led to 158 customers receiving loans that should not have been approved four years ago.