Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Elsbroek doesn't want to lose its 'smiling delivery driver': Petition for Daniel signed over 1,500 times
Residents of the Elsbroek neighborhood in Hillegom have gathered over 1,500 signatures on a petition to keep their popular delivery driver, Daniel Tekeste, from being transferred. Tekeste has served t...
Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood IJmuiden goes completely gas-free as part of fishing group's sustainability push
Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood in IJmuiden has successfully transitioned to being gas-free as part of a broader sustainability initiative for the fishing company's facilities. This renovation follows simila...
Waiting times for disability benefits continue to rise
The waiting list for disability benefit assessments in the Netherlands has increased, with over 11,000 people waiting longer than six months by the end of 2025. This is a significant rise compared to ...
Free water, Zaanse cookies and melon at the supermarket: GGD opens cooling spots in Nieuw-West
Province takes Noorder IJplas wind turbine case to Council of State
KNMI expects record-warm night from Thursday to Friday
The Dutch weather institute KNMI predicts that the night between Thursday and Friday will be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands. Temperatures in De Bilt are expected to remain above 24 degre...
Shade in libraries and cooling in mosques: how the city is preparing for the heat
The city of Amsterdam has opened twelve pilot cooling spots, including libraries, theaters, and a mosque, to provide relief for residents during an extreme heatwave. These locations are strategically ...
Ajax adds four friendlies to pre-season preparations
Ajax has announced the addition of four friendly matches to their pre-season schedule for the 2026/2027 season. The club shared this update on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the upcoming ca...
World Cup in Amsterdam: Cheering for Ghana in a lively Zuidoost church
Residents of Amsterdam with Ghanese roots gathered at Charity's House church in Zuidoost to support Ghana during the World Cup. The community is celebrating the national team's first appearance in the...
Haarlem Court of Audit orders investigation into rat nuisance; ‘effective and structural approach’ potentially at stake
The Haarlem Audit Office has launched an investigation into the city's management of rat infestations to determine if current control efforts are effective. The probe focuses on whether unclear divisi...
Hospitality owners hope for busy Taste Market after horse race cancellation: ‘That would soften the blow’
Hospitality entrepreneurs in Beverwijk are hosting the Smaakmarkt food truck festival on Breestraat following the cancellation of the traditional horse racing event. Despite high temperatures, the wee...
France records hottest day since records began
On Tuesday, France recorded its warmest day since 1947, with an average temperature reaching 29.8 degrees Celsius. According to the national weather service Météo France, this record was determined ...
Dutch prosecutors demand life sentence for Rwanda genocide suspect
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 66-year-old Eugène N. for his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. N. is accused of participating in the massacre of...
Hundreds of UK schools closed due to heatwave
At least 300 schools in the United Kingdom were closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to an ongoing heatwave. According to the BBC, the actual number of closures is likely higher as many schools do not...
Denmark joins Hormuz coalition
Denmark has officially joined the maritime security coalition in the Strait of Hormuz established by France and the United Kingdom. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus announced that the Danish contribution ...
De Jonge hopes lessons will be learned from COVID crisis response
Former Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge is scheduled to testify before the parliamentary inquiry committee on July 10 and September 3 regarding the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. D...
Heatwave: Haarlem residents have relatively green and cool gardens
Haarlem residents have gardens with more greenery and plants compared to similar municipalities, helping to lower temperatures during heatwaves. Grassy areas can feel four degrees cooler than paved su...
Train travel takes center stage at Velsen library
The Velsen Library in IJmuiden is hosting a series of events focused on train travel throughout the month of July. Every Monday afternoon, visitors can participate in sessions where different train ro...
Parents of Angela de Beer, murdered in Spaarnwoude, tired of waiting as appeal drags on
The parents of 35-year-old Angela de Beer, who was murdered in the Spaarnwoude nature reserve in 2022, are expressing frustration over the lengthy appeal process for suspect Cetin K. According to the ...
Ajax to face two Greek top clubs plus German and English opponents
Ajax has scheduled several friendly matches for next month against international opponents, including Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The team will also face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca and sec...