Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Two victims of Vogelwaarde accident still in hospital
Two children remain hospitalized following a collision near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, earlier this month, while a third child was discharged last week. The update was provided by Namens de Familie, an org...
Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond (Finance) presents €6.9 million bill for Afis just before debate
Energy prices peak due to blasting AC units: dynamic rate hits 1.10 euros per kWh
High temperatures across Europe have driven up electricity demand for air conditioning, causing dynamic power prices to spike significantly. On Wednesday evening, the price is expected to reach 1.10 e...
De Tatta's gets spin-off about son Daan
The Dutch film series De Tatta's is launching a spin-off titled De Tatta's: Daan, which is scheduled for release on October 8. Sem van der Horst will return to play the lead role of Daan in the upcomi...
A pedestrian boulevard on Damrak without cars? Readers react: ‘This will become a tourist carnival’
Broke. And the month isn't over yet. What now? Get free money!
A new report from Nibud highlights that an increasing number of Dutch households are facing financial difficulties. The institute is calling for political action on affordable housing and healthcare w...
A women's quota only polishes the statistics here
The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is implementing a women's quota to increase the percentage of female students in its Aerospace Engineering faculty from 17% to 30%. While critics argue su...
Counterweight to Michael Jackson promo film: This documentary addresses the abuse
Sheltering from the heat is possible everywhere
The article advises people not to struggle against the heat but to appreciate the many 'oases' available throughout the country. It highlights that there are numerous locations in the Netherlands wher...
Hardenberg imposes new fine as asylum center remains open
The municipality of Hardenberg has increased the daily fine for the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to 64,000 euros because an asylum center remains open against orders. The p...
Heatwave threatens European wheat harvest
Persistent heat and drought across Europe are threatening wheat harvests, causing concerns among traders in the grain market. On Monday, wheat prices reached their highest level in three weeks due to ...
Prosecution appeals to Supreme Court in fatal Wadden Sea collision case
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing to the Supreme Court following the recent acquittal of a captain involved in a fatal 2022 collision on the Wadden Sea. The incident involved a speedbo...
Electricity prices below zero? You often still pay for your consumption
Households with dynamic energy contracts in the Netherlands are increasingly encountering negative electricity prices. However, consumers often still end up paying for their consumption because taxes ...
Special banknotes for Haarlem Pride: ‘The world’s first pride money’
Royal Joh. Enschedé in Haarlem has produced unique pink banknotes specifically for use during this summer's Haarlem Pride festival. Organizers claim the currency is a world first for a Pride event an...
Eiffel Tower and Louvre change opening hours due to heat
The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in Paris have adjusted their opening hours due to an extreme heatwave. The French capital is currently under a red alert, which is the highest weather warning le...
Tehran residents given days off for Khamenei's funeral
Iranian authorities have granted residents of Tehran three days off for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 37 years, was killed in an American-Israeli attack in late F...
PSG attacker and young talent from Amsterdam present, but goalkeeper Ronald Koeman missing from Telstar's first training
Telstar has started pre-season training with a new technical staff and several new players, including a talent from Amsterdam and an attacker from Paris Saint-Germain. Goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. was...
NS to run fewer trains due to heat in coming days
Dutch national railway operator NS will reduce services on several routes starting Wednesday in anticipation of extreme heat. The decision aims to prevent train components from overheating as temperat...
Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions
Seven out of twenty-five safety regions in the Netherlands are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires, triggering a Phase 2 warning. The alert applies to all regions in North Holland, as well...