Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Mart Smeets lost his enthusiasm for the Amstel Gold Race when Jean left
Mart Smeets shares that his passion for the Amstel Gold Race declined after 2010 following the loss of his mentor, Jean Nelissen. He describes Nelissen as the central figure of the sport in the Nether...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (April 20 - April 27)
Haarlem will experience several road closures and maintenance projects from April 20 to April 27, affecting areas such as Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Drivers are advised to account for these disrup...
Confidence in Willem-Alexander and Máxima rises again
Public confidence in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased for the second consecutive year. A survey of 22,000 members by the EenVandaag Opiniepanel shows a continuing upward trend in ...
Possible shots fired during dispute on Rhoneweg
Police arrested a suspect following reports of a possible shooting during an argument on the Rhoneweg in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Monday morning. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currentl...
The burden Lisa carries in the opera ‘The Passenger’ feels like an unbearable block of concrete
Oil prices rise after new closure of Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose on Monday morning following Iran's decision to re-close the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a brief period on Friday when the blockade was lifted, which had temporarily caused energy pr...
Numidia and Juvat Westendorp to star in musical The Bodyguard
Numidia and Juvat Westendorp have been cast in the upcoming production of the musical The Bodyguard. Numidia will play the role of Nicki Marron, while Westendorp will share the lead role of Frank Farm...
Travel allowance won't increase everywhere after government intervention: ‘It’s just costs’
The Dutch cabinet plans to increase the tax-free travel allowance from 23 to 25 cents per kilometer. However, many employers are expected to maintain current rates rather than raising actual reimburse...
Joe Jonas confirms relationship with model Tatiana Gabriela
Joe Jonas has officially confirmed his relationship with model Tatiana Gabriela by sharing a photo of the couple together on Instagram. The Jonas Brothers singer's social media post marks the first pu...
Pension too low, fraud victim? Consumers increasingly complain to ombudsman thanks to AI
The Dutch financial complaints institute, Kifid, reported a significant increase in consumer complaints over the past year. Director Eveline Ruinaar noted that consumers are finding the organization m...
Tobacco tax revenue falls as more people buy abroad
The Dutch government's revenue from tobacco excise tax fell by 15% to 2.6 billion euros in 2025. According to CBS data, the decline is driven by a decrease in smoking and an increase in consumers purc...
Maintenance truck launched in accident during roadworks on A44 in Abbenes
A serious accident occurred on the A44 motorway near Abbenes during roadworks around midnight between Sunday and Monday. A service vehicle was launched from a truck's trailer, resulting in significant...
Were the two crew members asleep in their bunks when the WR-6 suddenly took on water and sank?
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam from April 20 to 24
This article offers activity recommendations for Amsterdam during the week of April 20th to 24th, ahead of the King's Day celebrations. It highlights the favorable weather forecast as an incentive for...