Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Farmers face tension amid heat and drought: corn scorching and potatoes barely surviving
Farmers in the Netherlands are facing significant challenges due to ongoing heat and drought, which are damaging crops like corn and potatoes. Despite these concerns, some farmers remain hopeful as po...
Míchel benches Brandt and Ter Stegen for away game in Zwolle and hopes for Godts
Jurassic Park director Gareth Edwards steps down over creative differences
British director Gareth Edwards has stepped down from directing the upcoming eighth Jurassic Park film. The departure is reportedly due to creative differences with the film's production company, Univ...
I think it’s a shame when people completely strip an old house: Puck Vogelpoel (37) of interior design firm August on the value of what is already there
Call for input: what does living in Amsterdam cost you per month?
Efteling introduces first self-driving bus on Brabant roads
The Efteling amusement park is introducing a self-driving bus to transport visitors between its accommodations and the park. This marks the first time a large autonomous vehicle will operate on public...
‘Explosion of violence’ by fare dodgers at Lelylaan station: police share images of two suspects
Burglary wave at fire stations continues: Badhoevedorp station targeted again
A fire station in Badhoevedorp was the target of an attempted break-in during the early hours of the morning, though nothing was stolen. This incident is part of a broader wave of burglaries targeting...
Roundabout art series: A ship full of shit
Artist Hans van Bentem has installed a new sculpture titled 'All Aboard' on the Seineweg/Basisweg roundabout in Amsterdam. The artwork, which depicts a ship without a captain, serves as a metaphor for...
Ajax also warns of data breach at logistics partner
Football club Ajax has warned that customer data may have been exposed due to a security breach at its logistics partner, CEVA. While financial information remains secure, the club has suspended data ...
Tip: Historic Amsterdam engines run, thump, and smoke at Museum 't Kromhout
Museum 't Kromhout in Amsterdam offers visitors the chance to see historical Kromhout ship engines in operation. The museum, which is managed by volunteers, is located on the original site where the f...
Do social media save lives? Ramón (50) from Haarlem finds kidney donor online
Ramón, a 50-year-old man from Haarlem suffering from severe kidney failure, has successfully found a potential kidney donor through a viral social media appeal. He is currently awaiting medical confi...
No trains between Amsterdam and Haarlem due to damaged railway bridge
Price of petrol and diesel drops further on Friday, choosing the right gas station can save 25 cents per liter
Fuel prices at Dutch gas stations decreased on Friday following a decline in global oil prices earlier in the week. Despite a slight rebound due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, motorists can curr...
SpaceX rocket stage crash on moon barely visible from Earth
A spent stage of a SpaceX rocket impacted the moon on Wednesday morning after drifting through space for eighteen months. The impact was barely visible from Earth, with the Korean space agency KASA be...
KLM resumes flights to Tel Aviv from late August, crew to stay in Cyprus
KLM will resume flights between Amsterdam and Tel Aviv starting August 25 after a six-month suspension due to regional security concerns. During this period, the airline's crew will stay overnight in ...
Large fire in Heemstede, apartments evacuated
A large fire broke out this morning at a residence on Wasserij-Annalaan in Heemstede. Surrounding apartments have been evacuated as a precaution, and residents have been advised to keep doors and wind...
Man (26) arrested for multiple assaults in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Public Prosecution Service demands TBS and mandatory psychiatric treatment for confused man who stabbed police officers in Noord
The public prosecutor has demanded a TBS order with compulsory psychiatric treatment for a 56-year-old man who stabbed two police officers in Amsterdam-Noord on March 18, 2025. The suspect, who was de...
Shelbourne supporters leave a good impression: "Great example"
Police in Amsterdam reported a positive experience with approximately 600 Shelbourne football supporters who visited the city yesterday for a match against Ajax. The fans displayed good sportsmanship,...