Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
They call me Tiger in the Woods because I sometimes hit it into the bushes
Glenn Durfort shares his passion for golf while playing at The Dunes course in Zandvoort, explaining that he focuses on enjoyment rather than keeping a strict score. He humorously notes that his occas...
Buy or wait? Open House Day in uncertain times: ‘Rising prices make people nervous’
Hillegom ‘weed pigs’ barred from Haarlem: ‘They eat everything’
Haarlem councilor Robbert Berkhout has decided against using a herd of pigs to control Japanese knotweed, a method previously successful in neighboring Hillegom. The councilor explained that the exper...
File tax return before April 1 for assessment within three months
Taxpayers who file their Dutch tax returns before the April 1st deadline are guaranteed to receive a preliminary assessment within three months. While the tax authorities generally process application...
Body found in water at Mauritskade, identity unknown
Police discovered an unidentified body in the water at the Mauritskade in Amsterdam East on Tuesday afternoon. Divers and water police were deployed to assist in the recovery, which was completed by 4...
A7 towards Lyon largely blocked by driver action
Approximately 25 trucks and a bus have blocked most of the A7 motorway towards Lyon, France, to protest against rising fuel prices. Drivers are distributing pamphlets to motorists who are currently re...
Telstar investigates passport issue; player eligibility unclear
Dutch football club Telstar is investigating potential player eligibility issues following a warning from the KNVB regarding work permits. The national football association has advised all professiona...
Britt from Uitgeest wins ’Battle’ and advances to next round of The Voice
Britt van Coezand from Uitgeest has advanced to the next round of the television show The Voice of Holland. She successfully won her 'Battle' round against opponent Sam from Team Ilse during the broad...
Rosatom: Attacks on Iranian nuclear plant threaten nuclear safety
The head of Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has warned that the situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant is deteriorating. Alexey Likhachev stated that attacks in the vicini...
Man (51) arrested on suspicion of burglary at holiday park in Halfweg
A 51-year-old man was arrested on Saturday afternoon following a burglary at a holiday park in Halfweg. The suspect was taken into custody for allegedly breaking into a residence within the park.
Viscafé Ed has the best kibbeling in Haarlem, and so much more (10-)
Viscafé Ed, located at the Grote Markt in Haarlem, has been praised as a high-quality addition to the city's culinary scene. The restaurant is specifically noted for its exceptional kibbeling, as wel...
Italy investigates beauty companies for encouraging obsession in young girls
Italy has launched an investigation into beauty companies Sephora Italia and Benefit Cosmetics for allegedly using deceptive marketing strategies to target young girls with skincare products. Authorit...
Millions of Douwe Egberts points exchanged for books as savers can spend them again
The Bruna bookstore chain has experienced record-high website traffic following the announcement that customers can now redeem Douwe Egberts loyalty points for books. This new partnership allows long-...
Three days in jail and community service for machete stabbing
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to three days in prison and 120 hours of community service for a May 2024 machete attack in Amsterdam-Zuidoost that injured two people. The court cited the defenda...
Painful lesson for The Hague newcomers: every misstep under the microscope
Former general Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and other ministers recruited from outside politics are facing a difficult transition into the Dutch government in The Hague. These newcomers are expected t...
Advice from my 9-year-old teacher: ‘Don’t voice everything that’s going wrong. It only makes it worse’
Dutch performer and single mother Lottie Hellingman shares life advice from her nine-year-old daughter, who suggested that dwelling on negative situations can make them worse. Hellingman, originally f...
A few hundred people at pacifist demonstration on Malieveld
On Saturday afternoon, several hundred people gathered at the Malieveld in The Hague to protest against war in Iran. The demonstrators urged the Dutch government to pursue diplomacy and political solu...
Your bank account gets more expensive every year, but can it be explained?
The cost of maintaining a bank account continues to rise annually, with additional fees being introduced for cash withdrawals and deposits. Despite these increasing charges for essential services, ban...
This is the best supermarket milk chocolate praline Easter egg: ‘I can actually taste hazelnut’
Three chocolate experts conducted a blind taste test of nine supermarket brands of milk chocolate praline Easter eggs to determine the highest quality options. The panel evaluated the products based o...
Leonie Hijne from Bonhoeffer College in Castricum named Sustainable Teacher of the Year: 'I was nervous, but it went well'
Leonie Hijne from the Bonhoeffercollege in Castricum has been named the 'Sustainable Teacher of the Year' for 2026 at a ceremony in Arnhem. She accepted the award as a significant recognition for the ...