Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
International press delights in Belgium's 'miraculous comeback', but: 'In my day, that never would have been a penalty'
The Belgian national football team secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Senegal to advance in the 2026 World Cup. International media outlets have widely praised the team's miraculous comeback perfo...
Rain and clouds ahead, but summer heat returns next week
Following a cooler and rainy Thursday, the weather in the Netherlands is expected to improve over the weekend with plenty of sunshine. Forecasts indicate that summer-like temperatures will return agai...
Housing market to cool further, experts expect, with fewer mortgage applications: one group is performing well
Experts expect the Dutch housing market to cool down this year following significant price increases last year. Concurrently, De Hypotheker has reported the first decrease in mortgage applications in ...
Used electric cars popular: sales rise sharply
Sales of used electric vehicles in the Netherlands experienced a significant increase of over 54 percent during the first half of the year. A total of 70,547 secondhand electric cars were sold compare...
Le petit déjeuner: 3 French breakfasts in Amsterdam
This article highlights three French-style breakfast spots in Amsterdam where visitors can enjoy traditional pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat. The guide aims to provide a Parisian dining ...
How did the red ruffed lemur escape from Artis?
A red ruffed lemur escaped from the Artis zoo in Amsterdam last Friday, likely due to reduced supervision caused by extreme heat. The animal was safely retrieved from a tree by emergency services and ...
More reports of misconduct at Amsterdam municipality again
Cabinet decides to introduce smaller ballot papers from 2029
The Dutch cabinet has announced that a smaller ballot paper will be introduced starting with the 2029 European Parliament elections. This decision follows successful trials conducted during the previo...
Sjoerd (55) is drone chief in the Navy and trains in the North Sea: 'Human lives are precious'
Sjoerd Feenstra leads the Dutch Navy's drone operations, which are currently being highlighted following the government's new Defense Memorandum. Feenstra is conducting exercises in the North Sea to d...
First 8.3 million final income tax assessments sent
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has sent 8.3 million final income tax assessments to citizens who filed their returns before April 1, 2025. Out of these, 5.3 million taxpayers are eligible fo...
Online supermarket Crisp acquires Buurtboer to provide company lunches
Joop Stoop and ten artists put mothers center stage in exhibition. The theme is 'There is no authority but yo mama'
Artist Joop Stoop and ten other artists are organizing a group exhibition titled 'Seama4 Nr. 2' at the creative space RC de Ruimte in Haarlem. The exhibition, which explores themes centered around mot...
Housing market cools due to rising mortgage rates
The Dutch housing market is cooling down following a rise in mortgage interest rates. ABN AMRO predicts that home prices will increase by 3 percent this year and 4 percent next year.
Malcolm in the Middle actor Frankie Muniz and wife Paige to divorce
Actor Frankie Muniz and his wife, Paige, are divorcing after ten years of marriage. The couple stated on Instagram that their relationship has evolved into a deep friendship as they shift their focus ...
Sigrid Kaag to guest star on Zomergasten, with Tommy Wieringa, Nasrah Habiballah, Peter Pannekoek and Merel Pauw also joining the final season
Back to the time of Kenau: new city festival in Haarlem
On Sunday, July 12, the new city festival Fier will transport Haarlem back to the historical era of the Siege of Haarlem. The event features parades and historical figures moving through the city cent...
Keti Koti 'Broken Chains' returns to De Schuur in Haarlem for the third time
On July 1st, the Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery. For the third consecutive year, the city of Haarlem hosted these commemorative events at the Schuur.
Sosha Duysker found her family name 66 times in the archive of enslaved people
Number of train problems falls slightly after record year 2025
The number of train disruptions in the Netherlands decreased slightly during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This decline occurred despite a record high number of disruptio...
Assema family sells marina in Penningsveer with nostalgia: 'Van Assema is a household name in our area'
After nearly 85 years of operation, the Van Assema family has decided to sell their well-known marina in Penningsveer. The owners describe the decision as a significant and emotional step for the fami...