Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Burglars caught red-handed at Beverwijk Bazaar
Two individuals were caught red-handed while attempting to break into the Beverwijkse Bazaar on Tuesday evening. The suspects were apprehended at the scene during the failed burglary attempt.
Attempted burglary at fire station in Spaarndam
An attempted burglary occurred today at the fire station on Ringweg in Spaarndam. The intruders fled empty-handed after the building's alarm was triggered, according to a spokesperson for the safety r...
Simon Pennings nominated as Agricultural Entrepreneur 2026, first bulb grower in 23 years
Flower bulb grower Simon Pennings from Noordwijkerhout has been nominated for the Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 award. He is the first bulb grower to receive a nomination in 23 years and ...
More venues for theater, film, dance and other cultural activities in North
The city is investing 19 million euros in arts and culture in Amsterdam-Noord to support more venues for theater, film, and dance. This investment aims to meet the increasing demand for cultural facil...
Petrol is already expensive, but new climate rules threaten further price explosion
New European climate regulations are expected to cause a sharp increase in fuel and energy prices for consumers. Petrol prices could rise by 24% and diesel by 16%, impacting both motorists and househo...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Dushi dies unexpectedly, but you can still vote for her today
Marian Eisden, a candidate for GroenLinks-PvdA in Gouda known as Dushi, has passed away unexpectedly at age 59. Despite her death, she remains on the ballot for the 2026 municipal elections, and suppo...
Israel acknowledges shelling UNIFIL position in Lebanon
The Israeli military has acknowledged that one of its tanks shelled a UNIFIL position in Lebanon earlier this month. The incident resulted in injuries to peacekeepers from Ghana serving with the Unite...
Expats in the region are also heading to the polls. What determines their vote? ‘I pay close attention to tax policy and living comfort’
Expats in the Netherlands are preparing to vote in upcoming municipal elections, focusing on issues like tax policy and housing comfort. Many participants emphasize that voting is a civic responsibili...
US government warns of airport closures due to shutdown
U.S. authorities have warned that the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security could lead to the closure of airports due to staffing shortages. TSA official Adam Stahl stated that small...
Gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise
National advisory prices for gasoline and diesel in the Netherlands reached record levels on Wednesday according to consumer organization UnitedConsumers. The price for Euro95 rose to over 2.50 euros ...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Prime Minister Jetten casts vote in school, Wilders votes in care home
Prime Minister Rob Jetten and PVV leader Geert Wilders have cast their votes in The Hague for the 2026 Dutch municipal elections. Jetten voted at a local primary school, while Wilders cast his ballot ...
Iranian Minister: Larijani's death not a fatal blow to the regime
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the death of influential figure Ali Larijani does not represent a fatal blow to the country's regime. He told Al Jazeera that Iran's political syste...
Police stop investigation into Italiëlaan bullet, mayor called to account
Haarlem police have decided not to pursue a case regarding a bullet found during a shooting on Frankrijklaan last spring. Meanwhile, Mayor Jos Wienen has been called to provide a written explanation t...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Over 14 million Dutch citizens can now vote at numerous locations
The 2026 municipal elections in the Netherlands have officially begun, with nearly 10,000 polling stations opening nationwide starting at 7:30 AM. Over 14 million eligible voters are expected to cast ...
Weather forecast: sunny Wednesday with temperatures up to 17 degrees
Wednesday will be a sunny day with temperatures reaching between 13 and 17 degrees. According to Weeronline, the sun is expected to appear regularly over the next few days as well.
This was the result in your municipality at the last local elections
The article reflects on the 2022 municipal elections in the Netherlands, where new councils were elected in 333 out of 354 municipalities. It explains that some regions did not participate during that...
History Café on Haarlem’s vanished shops: Grote Houtstraat and Barteljorisstraat in focus
The Noord-Hollands Archief is hosting a Historisch Café event on Monday, March 30, focused on the history of disappeared shops in Haarlem's city center. The presentation will specifically examine the...
Pregnant dairy cows often sent to slaughter, NVWA investigating
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is investigating why dairy farmers continue to transport heavily pregnant cows to slaughterhouses despite a legal ban. Since January 2...
Garage Stoop persists in search for leak in Karin's car
Garage Stoop is investigating a persistent leakage issue in Karin's car that causes excessive moisture and internal window icing during frost. The garage is dedicated to finding the source of the leak...
