Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Inland shipping stalled by neglected bridges: 'Days of delays or hundreds of kilometers in detours'
The inland shipping sector in the Netherlands is facing significant delays and logistical disruptions due to poorly maintained and broken bridges. Critical routes, including the standing mast route in...
Oranje's World Cup elimination left Malevy Leons with a broken heart and a tough day at the office
Malevy Leons expressed her disappointment following the Dutch national team's defeat against Morocco during the World Cup. She described the loss as a difficult experience despite not being a regular ...
17 players leave relegated Hera, Juryan Zandvliet named new coach
Following relegation from the Eredivisie in its debut season, women's football club Hera United has appointed Juryan Zandvliet as their new head coach. The club also announced the departure of sevente...
New Schippers peanut butter floor contains 'only' 390 kilos
Artist Wim T. Schippers' famous 'Peanut Butter Floor' was recently re-installed at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen depot in Rotterdam. Two staff members spent nine hours applying 390 kilograms of pe...
Telstar to play away games in blue this season with shirt celebrating 150 years of IJmuiden and paying tribute to the North Sea Canal
Football club Telstar will wear blue away kits for the 2026-2027 season. The design commemorates the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden and pays tribute to the North Sea Canal.
Cabinet invests 450 million euros in underground hydrogen storage
The Dutch cabinet is investing 450 million euros from the Climate Fund into the construction of underground hydrogen storage facilities. This initiative aims to support the transition to renewable ene...
FNV welcomes ban on temporary agency workers in meat sector
The trade union FNV has welcomed Minister Hans Vijlbrief's decision to ban temporary workers in the meat sector starting in June 2028. While the union views this as a breakthrough against structural a...
Politics on the Amstel: PRO gaslights the city council and the 'little train' is back in council
The podcast Politiek aan de Amstel discusses recent political tensions in the Amsterdam city council, including controversy surrounding the party PRO and the performance of mayor Femke Halsema. Journa...
Review round-up Madonna's new album: 'One of her better records'
More than twenty years after the success of her 2005 album, Madonna has released a long-awaited follow-up titled Confessions II. Critics have praised the new record, describing it as a dance-oriented ...
NATO countries agree on 140 billion euros for Ukraine over two years
NATO member states have agreed to provide 140 billion euros in aid to Ukraine over the next two years. The 32 leaders are expected to formalize this commitment during an upcoming summit.
Solange's favorites: This is by far my favorite café in Amsterdam
Solange Former, an editor at indebuurt Amsterdam, shares her personal favorite local spots in the city. In this article, she reveals her top cafe recommendation among her preferred locations in Amster...
EU adds six Russians to sanctions list over Navalny poisoning
The European Union has imposed sanctions on six Russian individuals, including military scientists, for their alleged involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. These measures i...
Juvenile detention for 17-year-old who supplied bag of cobras for attempted bombing of De Pizzabakkers
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to 200 days of youth detention, mostly suspended, for his involvement in an attempted explosion at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. The teenager provided...
Letschert proud of plan for mandatory internship compensation
Dutch Minister of Education Rianne Letschert has expressed pride in a new cabinet proposal to legally mandate internship compensation for vocational and higher education students. She stated that inte...
Minister still has no plan for housing vulnerable groups
Minister Eleanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan has not yet formulated a concrete plan to provide housing for vulnerable groups facing critical needs. While various stakeholders have developed preliminary buil...
Time is money in theater construction as costs threaten to soar: Every month of delay means 50,000 euros in extra costs
The renovation and new construction of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen are facing significant budget overruns, with delays costing an additional 50,000 euros per month. The local municipal council is now c...
DNB opens ATMs on Saba and Sint Eustatius
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has opened its first ATMs on the islands of Saba and Sint-Eustatius this week. The initiative aims to improve access to cash withdrawals for local residents, business owner...
Spectacular: judges find traffic fines too high, potential consequences for cabinet policy
Three judges have ruled against the government's decision to increase traffic fines for 2024 and 2025. These rulings could significantly impact national traffic fine policy in the Netherlands.
Going on holiday by electric car? Traveling to France is much cheaper than to Italy
Electric vehicle drivers planning a summer vacation face significant variations in charging costs across different European countries. Research indicates that travel costs differ depending on the dest...
Summer activities for children
The municipality of Haarlem is offering a variety of low-cost and free summer activities for children, including sports, creative workshops, and theater events. Families can utilize the local holiday ...