Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Car burns out in parking lot in Hoofddorp
A car was severely damaged after catching fire on Lutulistraat in Hoofddorp yesterday evening. Police are investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility of arson.
Report: old transgender law led to deep human suffering
A historical study commissioned by the Dutch government reveals that the country's former transgender law caused profound human suffering by forcing individuals to undergo irreversible sterilization a...
Consumers spend more on durable goods such as cars and home furnishings
Dutch households increased their spending on food and services in August, though consumption of other goods like fuel experienced a slight dip. However, economic sentiment shifted in September as both...
Construction group BAM acquires contractor A.Hak
Construction firm BAM has announced the acquisition of A.Hak for over 500 million euros to expand its energy and water infrastructure capabilities. The deal is expected to be finalized by the first qu...
BAM acquires underground infrastructure construction company A.Hak
Construction company BAM has acquired A.Hak, a specialist in underground infrastructure, in a deal valued at over 500 million euros. This acquisition allows BAM to broaden its service offerings and te...
The documentary 'I Woke Up on a Sphere' proves to be a dreamy, entertaining exploration of our cosmic consciousness
The documentary Ik werd wakker op een bol by Anne Meffert explores the philosophical question of why humans rarely acknowledge that they inhabit a planet moving through a vast universe. Through observ...
Duivendrecht cycle routes do not feel much safer yet: "A year has already passed"
Nearly a year after launching an action plan to improve cyclist safety between Amsterdam and Duivendrecht, local residents report that many safety concerns, such as inadequate lighting and vegetation,...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Haarlem due to power failure
A power failure has caused a suspension of intercity train services between Haarlem and Leiden. The disruption is expected to continue until approximately 08:00 as maintenance crews work to restore po...
Defense wants to be on TikTok, but its own ban is holding the armed forces back
The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to use TikTok for recruitment and to combat misinformation, but remains restricted by a 2023 government ban over espionage concerns. Officials are currently evaluat...
Electric cars are driving further into Europe, but watch out for hidden costs in France
Dutch electric vehicle drivers are increasingly traveling further across Europe, but the ANWB warns that hidden costs like blocking fees remain a problem in countries such as France. Drivers are advis...
Volunteers brighten up parking lot: 'Bringing the dunes into Haarlem'
Haarlem is increasing its urban greenery through several initiatives, including the creation of a new dune garden in the Waarderpolder industrial area. Volunteers are planting native species to boost ...
Limburg homes lifted on 'trays' to prevent flood damage
To combat recurring flooding from the Maas river, homes in the Limburg village of Well are being elevated by over 1.5 meters to protect them from future rising water levels. This innovative engineerin...
Russia threatens with nuclear weapons and there is a reason for it, says this Lithuanian minister
Lithuanian minister Kęstutis Budrys argues that Baltic nations effectively manage Russian threats through a combination of deterrence and resilience. He suggests that Russia only retreats when forced...
Frits (74) and Floor (28): 'Amsterdam was much scarier in the eighties than it is now'
Frits, aged 74, and Floor, aged 28, discuss the evolving atmosphere of growing up and raising children in Amsterdam across different generations. The pair reflects on how the city has changed since th...
Rebecca (34) and her boyfriend found a new development in Noord via Instagram: ‘A few days later we heard the house was ours’
Rebecca Rövekamp and her partner successfully purchased a new apartment in Amsterdam-Noord after finding the project on Instagram. The couple had specifically sought to avoid properties in the Oost a...
Review: Conspiracy theorists and cyberbullies make the update of Stephen King's Carrie highly relevant
Mike Flanagan's new eight-part series updates Stephen King's Carrie by incorporating modern themes like cyberbullying and conspiracy theories. The show follows the protagonist, Carrie, as she navigate...
Neven Foday (23) and Lamar (29) opened Berosu in De Pijp: one cuts hair, the other fits grills
Cousins Foday Suno and Lamar Ross have opened their new business, Berosu, in the De Pijp neighborhood of Amsterdam. The establishment offers professional haircuts and custom dental grills, with plans ...
Nature quality in poor state, yet WWF remains hopeful: ‘Over 450 otters in the Netherlands’
A new WWF report reveals a 73 percent decline in average global wildlife populations since 1970, though some species like tigers are showing significant recovery. Locally in the Netherlands, conservat...
Mayor Halsema: Seen with great horror how Hamas was supported
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned pro-Palestinian protesters for displaying banners supporting Hamas and the October 7 attacks at a demonstration on the Dam. Authorities were unable to intervene...
Removed trampolines from Rivierenbuurt playground will not return
The Amsterdam city government has confirmed that trampolines removed from a Rivierenbuurt playground will not be reinstated due to legal and safety regulations. While local parents urged for their ret...