Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Foundation De Vrolijkheid wants children in asylum centers to be more than their refugee story: ‘They should also just be able to dream, or be in love’
The World Cup in this traditional Dutch sport aims to put the Netherlands on the map next year
The Korfball World Cup will be hosted across twelve locations in the Netherlands next year, marking the first time the country has held the event since 2003. The national korfball association aims to ...
Cabinet allocates over 950 million euros for energy measures
The Dutch cabinet has allocated over 950 million euros to mitigate rising energy prices for citizens, businesses, and farmers. The package includes 627 million euros in direct aid and 340 million euro...
Beats & Bulbs matures: Hillegom’s liberation festival marks its fourth edition
The fourth edition of the Beats & Bulbs liberation festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, in Hillegom's Van Nispenpark. The event aims to bring a fresh perspective to the village center as the f...
Mileage allowance up, motor vehicle tax down: these are the government's energy measures
The Dutch cabinet is increasing the tax-free kilometer allowance for employees by two cents while significantly reducing motor vehicle taxes for vans and trucks. These changes will be financed by redu...
Two men arrested for arson at London synagogue
London police have arrested two suspects, aged 17 and 19, in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in North London. The arrests follow an investigation into the incident which occur...
The talking banana on your screen isn't just guilty of cheating
Journalist Senna Brammer explores the viral trend of 'Fruit Love Island,' which uses AI to create videos of talking fruits involved in relationship drama. The article examines this phenomenon as a ref...
'Discover Spaarnwoude Park' showcases recreation area in all its glory: from art collections to model trains and paddleboarding
The 'Ontdek Spaarnwoude Park' event celebrated the start of the recreation season in the green space situated between Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, and Velsen-Zuid. Various local businesses, clubs, and organi...
Nathalie (36) lives in a dollhouse in the city center: ‘I sometimes have to chase away a public urinator’
Traffic gridlock on first day of roadworks on Communicatieweg
Traffic in Heemskerk came to a standstill on Monday as construction began on a new crossing at Communicatieweg. Despite prior announcements, many motorists were caught off guard by the road closure, c...
Fire at house in Hoofddorp, no injuries
A house fire broke out on Monday morning on Koegrasstraat in Hoofddorp, prompting a quick response from emergency services who upgraded the incident to a medium fire. No injuries were reported, and th...
Mr. Schultens is dizzy but unreachable: Dr. Rutger fears the worst
GP Dr. Rutger performs an emergency home visit after his patient, Mr. Schultens, abruptly hangs up the phone while reporting symptoms of dizziness. Fearing a medical crisis, the doctor rushes to the s...
Jesy Nelson's car stolen with medical equipment for twins
The car of British singer Jesy Nelson was stolen on Sunday morning, containing essential medical equipment for her twin daughters. The children suffer from a rare muscle disease, making the loss of th...
Tsunami warning in Japan after powerful earthquake
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, leading authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the coastal areas. Broadcaster NHK reports that waves are expected to reach heights of up ...
Minister adjusts rules: rents allowed to rise again in many cases
Minister of Housing Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan is relaxing rent moderation rules, which will lead to higher housing costs for many tenants. The changes will allow landlords to increase rents for var...
The endless search for Tanja Groen: how every tip gave hope but yielded nothing
The search for Tanja Groen, a student from Schagen who disappeared over thirty years ago, has remained unsuccessful despite numerous leads and extensive investigations. Efforts to find her have includ...
Journalist and radio producer Jan Donkers dies at 82
Former journalist and radio presenter Jan Donkers has passed away in Amsterdam at the age of 82. Throughout his decades-long career, he was a pioneering music critic, author, and American expert who w...
Cabinet allocates millions to break housing market deadlock and accommodate landlords
The Dutch government is allocating 156 million euros to resolve housing project delays caused by a shortage of municipal staff. Furthermore, 90 million euros will be invested to streamline and acceler...
Wijkertunnel in Velsen closed for roadworks, diversions causing 60-minute delays
The Wijkertunnel will be closed in both directions for maintenance from May 1 until the morning of May 4. Traffic is being diverted through the Velsertunnel, which may result in delays of up to 60 min...
Girl stabbed to death in Blerick home, man and woman arrested
A young girl died following a stabbing incident in a residence in Blerick, Limburg, on Monday morning. Police have arrested a man and a woman, both residents of the home, in connection with the incide...