Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Where will you be standing? This is the route of the Amsterdam Canal Parade 2026
The Canal Parade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, traveling through the historic center of Amsterdam. The annual event, which is part of the Canal Pride celebrations, attracts h...
Hassan M. (19) shot old friend in shoulder and stomach in Nieuw-West and missed two others – prosecutors demand 8-year prison sentence
Judge corrects minister: decision on Lelystad Airport permit by 2027
A judge has ordered Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen to make a decision regarding the nature permit for Lelystad Airport by the end of this year. This ruling overturns the minister's previous plan...
Persistent heat puts pressure on Rhine freight transport
Persistent heat in Europe is causing water levels on the Rhine to drop to historic lows, severely impacting the transport of goods like coal and fuel. This situation is creating significant logistics ...
Coca-Cola revenue grows thanks to higher soft drink sales
Coca-Cola reported increased revenue in the last quarter, driven by higher soft drink sales during the World Cup and the implementation of price hikes. As a major sponsor of the tournament, the compan...
More expensive sportswear and jackets: EU imposes import tariffs on Chinese nylon
The European Union has introduced import duties ranging from 60 to 67.5 percent on Chinese nylon. This measure aims to counter the dumping of low-priced nylon on the European market, which is expected...
Police operation in Amsterdam Nieuw-West: masked officers and helicopter circling
A large-scale police operation involving masked special intervention units and a helicopter is underway in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. Emergency services have escalated the situation to a GR...
Major police operation in Osdorp: crashed BMW linked to explosives found at German ATM bombing
A major police operation is underway in Amsterdam-Osdorp after a car suspected of being involved in a recent ATM bombing in Germany crashed following a police chase. Authorities have evacuated nearby ...
How NEC managed to convince Dusan Tadic (and why Ajax missed out)
Where are the sincere apologies to the family of crown witness Nabil B?: Paul Vugts responds to court verdict
Ajax signs Belgian footballer Sari Kees from Leicester City
Court: State violated right to life of crown witness Nabil B's family by failing to provide timely protection
Man in wheelchair set on fire in Utrecht recovers from severe injuries: 'You feel those 24 hours a day'
Europe must continue to do without liquid gas from Qatar for even longer
QatarEnergy has announced that it will continue to limit liquefied natural gas (LNG) deliveries to Europe due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The company is invoking force majeure, citing its...
Public Prosecution Service to prosecute Taghi’s former lawyer Shukrula: ‘Case delayed by legal proceedings’
The Public Prosecution Service intends to prosecute Vito Shukrula, the former lawyer of Ridouan Taghi, for allegedly leaking confidential messages. The criminal case against him faces significant dela...
Het Parool is looking for Amsterdammers willing to show how they live
Weesp station to be renovated due to growing number of passengers
ProRail is set to renovate station Weesp starting in August to accommodate an expected increase in daily passenger numbers from 20,000 to 30,000. The project includes reconfiguring platforms and repla...
After violence in Berlin, one message rings out in Zandvoort: 'Love conquers hate'
Approximately 500 people attended the tenth edition of 'Pride at the Beach' in Zandvoort, where participants celebrated while reflecting on recent violence during a Pride event in Berlin. Despite the ...
NS to run extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort during Formula 1
The Dutch national railway, NS, is operating extra trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Zandvoort from August 21 to 23 to accommodate an expected 50,000 Formula 1 fans. Additionally, the national tra...
