Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Upon his death, Amsterdam-Zuidoost key figure Roy Ristie left behind a vast archive: It is a treasure trove
Solo traveler Mauricio (18) visits family in Amsterdam: ‘My nephew wanted to study in a low country’
Shooting and explosion within 24 hours: police investigate possible cocaine conflict
Police are investigating a possible connection between a shooting in Wormerveer and an explosion at a home in nearby Wormer that occurred within 24 hours of each other. Authorities are examining wheth...
Should Amsterdammers be worried about a water shortage?
Drunken man caused serious accident after falling on bike path but receives no penalty: Pedestrians are not subject to alcohol limits
Large lock in Spaarndam to open less frequently: 'Accepting inconvenience to prevent damage'
Due to persistent drought, the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland has implemented 'Code Orange' at the Grote Sluis in Spaarndam to prevent saltwater intrusion. This measure restricts recreational boat tra...
Google must grant other search engines and AI bots access to Android
The European Commission has mandated that Google must provide third-party search engines and AI competitors access to its search data and Android devices. This decision aims to increase competition by...
Film festival and DAFF defend Calf voting procedure: 'Careful process'
The Netherlands Film Festival and the Dutch Academy for Film have defended their selection process for the Golden Calf awards following criticism from several filmmakers. Both organizations maintain t...
Variable gas contracts 12 percent more expensive than before Iran war
Variable gas contract prices in the Netherlands have increased by 7 percent this month. According to the Authority for Consumers and Markets, these rates are now 12 percent higher than they were befor...
Review: Jonkheer Jan Feith was involved in numerous aspects of the modernization of the Netherlands
Book review: Monaldi & Sorti on Malaparte in Capri in 1939: 'One hundred percent fiction' – but the characters really existed
In the romance novel ‘Two Hours’, Clara wonders her whole life: what if Alexander had kissed me?
Michael Jackson's estate was a childhood mental sanctuary for writer Valentijn de Heer: I saw the gate with that winding road to a children's paradise
Planning a BBQ? Be considerate of your neighbors
The municipality of Haarlem advises residents to be considerate of their neighbors when using barbecues or fire pits to avoid smoke nuisance. Residents are encouraged to use dry wood, check weather co...
Prins Bernhardlaan closed for a month
The Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem will be closed to car and bus traffic from July 20 to August 20, 2026, to accommodate construction and road maintenance. While cyclists and pedestrians can still pass...
Canadian tourist stopped at Schiphol with python in her bra
Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem to close for a month for roadworks
The municipality of Haarlem has announced that the Prins Bernhardlaan will be closed to motor vehicle traffic between the Julius Röntgenstraat and the Leonard Springerlaan. The closure is scheduled t...
Crypto platform Knaken declared bankrupt: 7 million euros missing
The court in Rotterdam has declared the cryptocurrency platform Knaken bankrupt following a request from the Public Prosecution Service. The bankruptcy filing came after the Dutch Authority for the Fi...
Banks continue to profit from customers despite low mortgage margins
Banks in the Netherlands are expected to earn significantly less on new mortgages throughout 2025 and 2026. Despite lower mortgage margins, these institutions remain highly profitable due to consumer ...
Jandino Asporaat and wife Shirley split up, had already been living apart for a year
Comedian Jandino Asporaat and his wife Shirley have announced the end of their thirteen-year marriage via Instagram. The couple had already been living apart for more than a year before making the dec...