Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cycling with the Oer-IJ Foundation: bike tour through the unique nature reserve
Stichting Oer-IJ is organizing a guided cycling excursion through the unique Oer-IJ nature area. The tour provides an opportunity for participants to explore the landscape and learn about the region's...
Milder than normal: the weather forecast for Haarlem in April
Weather forecasts for Haarlem indicate that the first half of April will be milder than usual. Meteorologist Verena Mülder from weeronline.nl reports that temperatures are expected to stay above the ...
Apartment in North uninhabitable after washing machine fire
A washing machine fire in an apartment on Lohuis street in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood caused significant damage on Sunday night, leaving the home uninhabitable. Neighbors were briefly eva...
Garden center Osdorp to leave city on its own initiative
Former international Kuijs (94) dies
Former Dutch international footballer Kees Kuijs has passed away at the age of 94. Kuijs, who played for FC Haarlem and NAC Breda, earned 43 caps for the Netherlands between 1955 and 1962. He was reco...
Founder Marieke Samallo leaves Milkshake: ‘The festival is inextricably linked to Amsterdam’
Mobile data usage in the Netherlands reached a new record last year
Mobile data usage in the Netherlands reached a new record in the final quarter of 2025, according to the regulator ACM. Additionally, the country saw a significant increase in fiber optic connections,...
Haarlem civil servants reporting to confidential counselors more often: ‘Feel they are being bullied’
The number of reports made by Haarlem municipal employees to confidential counselors increased from 32 to 37 over the past year. These reports primarily concerned an unsafe work environment and feelin...
KLM sells catering subsidiary
KLM has reached an agreement to sell its catering subsidiary, KLM Catering Services, to Gategroup. The sale is part of the airline's ongoing strategy to implement cost-saving measures across the compa...
Another shooting in Kromme Mijdrechtstraat; Velsen mayor reinstalls camera
A shooting incident occurred on Sunday morning in the Kromme Mijdrechtstraat in IJmuiden. In response, Mayor Dales has ordered the installation of surveillance cameras in the area for a period of thre...
Many homeowners with interest-only mortgages may face trouble: ‘Undermines housing security’
The Dutch Homeowners Association warns that many homeowners with interest-only mortgages may face financial difficulties due to stricter bank policies. These regulatory changes could potentially under...
Threats, assault, coercion and murder: number of honor-related violence cases in the Netherlands rises sharply
A 24-year-old Syrian woman named Boushra was found dead in August 2025 after leaving a women's shelter in Almere to meet her husband. Her case highlights a broader trend in the Netherlands, where auth...
Atmosphere at the Stopera live at 12:30 PM: new council chamber and farewell to 26 council members
Twenty-six members of the Amsterdam City Council are stepping down this afternoon during a ceremony that also marks the official opening of the newly renovated council chamber at the Stopera. The even...
Explosion in De Pijp: significant damage to front door on Talmastraat
An explosion occurred early this morning on Talmastraat in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood, causing significant damage to a building's entrance and several nearby parked vehicles. While the blast sha...
Fire in Southeast basement storage unit, one injured
One person was hospitalized following a fire in a basement storage unit at the Haag en Veld apartment complex in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early this morning. Four other residents were treated for smoke inha...
Deal between Unilever food division and McCormick may be announced Tuesday
Unilever and the American spice company McCormick are in advanced talks regarding a merger of Unilever's food business operations. A formal announcement about the potential deal could be made as early...
New homes needed, but no carpenters or bricklayers to be found: ‘Not enough young people for vacancies’
Nearly three-quarters of construction employers in the Netherlands are struggling to find workers as the number of retirees outpaces new talent entering the field. This labor shortage is creating a si...
Dutch Consumers' Association calls on Albert Heijn to end bulk-buy discounts
The Dutch Consumers' Association is urging supermarket chain Albert Heijn to end bulk discounts that encourage overconsumption and unnecessary spending. The group is particularly focused on stopping t...
Study: Groningen residents more anxious and depressed due to earthquakes
A study by the UMCG and the University of Groningen has established a direct link between earthquakes caused by gas extraction and increased mental health issues among residents. Researchers found tha...
