Dutch News in English

Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Back from vacation? These were the most important Amsterdam news stories from this summer
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Back from vacation? These were the most important Amsterdam news stories from this summer

Millions roll into the Netherlands due to Trump tariffs: unexpected boost for the economy
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Millions roll into the Netherlands due to Trump tariffs: unexpected boost for the economy

Dozens of Dutch companies are receiving significant refunds from the United States following the reversal of incorrectly collected import tariffs. This unexpected influx of capital provides a positive...

Spot the differences: Prinsengracht in 1920 and 2026
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Spot the differences: Prinsengracht in 1920 and 2026

Sarphatistraat has become a 'crack strip', residents say: 'Homeless people sleep in tents for weeks and nobody does anything'
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Sarphatistraat has become a 'crack strip', residents say: 'Homeless people sleep in tents for weeks and nobody does anything'

At 't Lemmeke, the team behind Wijmpje Beukers does it again: capturing the village pub vibe in the big city
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At 't Lemmeke, the team behind Wijmpje Beukers does it again: capturing the village pub vibe in the big city

Steven Berghuis after early misstep: The overall level, with the reinforcements, has really gone up
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Steven Berghuis after early misstep: The overall level, with the reinforcements, has really gone up

Ajax player Steven Berghuis reflects on the start of his sixth season with the club, noting the team's need to improve following an early draw against SC Heerenveen. He emphasizes that the squad's ove...

Shooting in Osdorp: shell casings found on the street
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Shooting in Osdorp: shell casings found on the street

'Energy' drains away at Ajax in the Arena's anniversary match
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'Energy' drains away at Ajax in the Arena's anniversary match

Ajax drew 2-2 against sc Heerenveen at the Johan Cruijff Arena after failing to maintain their early 2-0 lead. Coach Míchel Sánchez expressed concern over his team's lack of energy and positioning i...

Youri Baas feels he is not playing enough at Ajax: ‘I find that a pity’
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Youri Baas feels he is not playing enough at Ajax: ‘I find that a pity’

Ajax player Youri Baas has expressed his disappointment regarding his limited playing time with the club. Following a 2-2 draw against sc Heerenveen, he stated his desire to participate in every match...

NEC's Nejasmic knows his purpose on earth: to save Ajax
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NEC's Nejasmic knows his purpose on earth: to save Ajax

Ronaldo and Rodríguez chose an intimate wedding in their living room
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Ronaldo and Rodríguez chose an intimate wedding in their living room

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez held an intimate wedding ceremony in their living room in Cascais, Portugal. The couple married on August 11, marking the tenth anniversary of the day they fi...

Bosbaan shipshape for Rowing World Championships: "Never seen such beautiful orange buoys"
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Bosbaan shipshape for Rowing World Championships: "Never seen such beautiful orange buoys"

The Bosbaan in Amsterdam is fully prepared to host the World Rowing Championships from August 24 to August 30. Tournament director Nico Rienks has overseen extensive renovations of the facility and ex...

The end is in sight: A1 towards Amsterdam to reopen tomorrow
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The end is in sight: A1 towards Amsterdam to reopen tomorrow

The A1 motorway heading toward Amsterdam will reopen tomorrow at 5:00 AM following extensive summer maintenance work between the Eemnes and Muiderberg junctions. Rijkswaterstaat completed the repairs,...

Number of AI posts on social media rising, platforms oppose ban
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Number of AI posts on social media rising, platforms oppose ban

The number of AI-generated posts on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn is rising. These platforms are currently opting for labeling AI content rather than implementing a total b...

Rotterdam shooting suspect arrested on A4 near Nieuw-Vennep
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Rotterdam shooting suspect arrested on A4 near Nieuw-Vennep

A 26-year-old man from Rotterdam was arrested on the A4 highway near Nieuw-Vennep in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier today in Rotterdam. No injuries were reported in the shooting, and...

How the female brain is (not) different from the male brain
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How the female brain is (not) different from the male brain

Psychiatrist Iris Sommer explains recent scientific insights regarding the structural and functional differences between female and male brains. The article explores how these biological distinctions ...

The Rhine is splitting in two, but how important is the river to the economy?
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The Rhine is splitting in two, but how important is the river to the economy?

Low water levels in the Rhine, particularly at the Kaub bottleneck in Germany, are causing severe disruptions for the industrial sector. The article examines the economic importance of the river and t...

Ajax to start with Abdellah Ouazane against Heerenveen, Kasper Dolberg to lead the attack again
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Ajax to start with Abdellah Ouazane against Heerenveen, Kasper Dolberg to lead the attack again

First all-electric Ferrari auctioned for record amount
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First all-electric Ferrari auctioned for record amount

The first fully electric Ferrari, the Ferrari Luce, has been sold at auction for a record-breaking $40 million. This sale makes it the most expensive new car ever auctioned, despite previous criticism...

At The Rage Room you can smash your stress to pieces: ‘90 percent of our customers are women’
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At The Rage Room you can smash your stress to pieces: ‘90 percent of our customers are women’

The Rage Room in Haarlem offers customers an opportunity to release stress by smashing objects using tools like sledgehammers and baseball bats. The venue reports that approximately 90 percent of its ...