Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Two homes evacuated due to fire in Vechtstraat in South
Largest drop in consumer confidence in years, little willingness to buy
Consumer confidence in the Netherlands saw its largest decline in four years this March, according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The drop is driven by a worsening economic outlook and a d...
Concerns for heart patients: Rehabilitation no longer covered due to doubts over effectiveness
The Dutch National Health Care Institute plans to remove cardiac rehabilitation for patients with angina or atrial fibrillation from basic insurance coverage due to concerns about its effectiveness. W...
Coal plants ramp up during energy crisis, but experts warn the option is disappearing
Coal power plants are being used more frequently to provide cheaper electricity as gas prices rise due to conflict in the Middle East. However, energy experts warn that this reliance on coal is a temp...
Saving on groceries doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing taste: 'You don't have to eat differently, just smarter'
Budget expert Iris Newman explains that saving money on groceries does not require sacrificing taste or variety. By making smarter shopping and cooking choices, consumers can effectively manage rising...
ATM blast at cash deposit machine in South
A cash deposit machine at a supermarket on the Sloterkade in Amsterdam-Zuid was destroyed in an explosion early Wednesday morning. Police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are investigating th...
Energy agency in talks with governments over release of extra oil
The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe regarding the release of additional oil reserves. This potential action follows a previous release of 400 million barr...
ATM explosion on Hoofddorpweg, third ATM bombing in Amsterdam this year
Johan Cruyff documentary features intimate and never-before-seen footage
Injuries in collision at US airport LaGuardia
A collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport left four people injured. The casualties include the pilot and co-pilot, who are reported to be serious...
Paapa Essiedu receives death threats after Harry Potter series role
British actor Paapa Essiedu revealed he has received death threats since being cast as Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter television series. Speaking with The Times, Essiedu shared that some i...
Email address hacked, years of records lost: Provider keeps digital mailbox locked tight
After Gijsbrecht's email account was hacked and used to send unauthorized messages, his provider blocked all access to the account. This has left him unable to access years of personal administration ...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 23 - March 30)
Haarlem is experiencing various roadworks and partial closures from March 23 to March 30, affecting areas such as Van Marumstraat and Parklaan. Commuters are advised to check the overview of traffic d...
Police display identifiable photos of fraud suspects on roadside billboards and social media
Code yellow in North Holland due to locally dense fog
The KNMI issued a code yellow weather warning for North Holland on Monday morning due to dense local fog. The foggy conditions are expected to impact visibility and potentially cause delays for traffi...
Cedric Hatenboer feels appreciated at Telstar: ‘At Anderlecht, I felt I was signed for the starting line-up’
Cedric Hatenboer has joined the Dutch club Telstar after a disappointing six-month stint with Anderlecht in Belgium. The former Excelsior talent expressed feeling a renewed sense of appreciation at hi...
People like Fatima are looking for a kidney, but a shortage of non-Western donors makes it difficult
A shortage of organ and blood donors with non-Western backgrounds in the Netherlands is creating longer waiting lists and fewer successful matches for patients from those communities. The initiative D...
Even better if this obligation also applied to men's football
FIFA has introduced a new regulation for women's football requiring at least one female coach, either as a head coach or assistant, to be present on the team bench. This rule is designed to increase f...
Ambulances of Jewish organization set on fire in London
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish organization were set on fire in North London on Sunday night. British police are investigating the arson as an antisemitic hate crime.
79 fraud and scam suspects shown recognizably
Dutch police have released recognizable images of 79 suspects involved in bank helpdesk fraud and scams after they failed to turn themselves in during a two-week grace period. The initiative follows t...