Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Fundraiser for Rayan, seriously injured by electric shock on school trip
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for 15-year-old Rayan, an Amsterdam student who was critically injured by an electric shock during a school trip to Kehl, Germany. The initiative aims to rais...
Nearly a quarter million young people want to work more hours
Nearly a quarter of a million young employees in the Netherlands want to work more hours than their current contracts allow. While over two-thirds of workers under the age of 30 prefer full-time emplo...
Wim T. Schippers made the craziest things because he found life a bit crazy too
Cabinet gives itself four years to reduce dependence on the US
The Dutch cabinet has introduced a new international security strategy aiming to reduce its military dependence on the United States over the next four years. Working with European allies, Foreign Aff...
Snack-bar-free neighborhood in Haarlem-East potentially off the table: ‘It is really very difficult’
The Haarlem city government may abandon plans for a snack bar-free zone in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood due to implementation difficulties. Outgoing councilor Floor Roduner indicated that ...
Silent protest by war victims during Japanese Emperor’s wreath-laying at Dam Square: ‘He knows we are here’
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako began their state visit to the Netherlands with a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam. During the event, victims and...
Retailers see higher turnover, especially from online sales
Retailers in the Netherlands saw a 2.2 percent increase in turnover during the first quarter compared to the previous year. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), this growth was primari...
Armie Hammer on career stalling: 'I caused the problems myself'
Actor Armie Hammer admitted in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he is responsible for his own career stalling. The actor's professional life was severely disrupted following allegations o...
Lionel Messi scores hat-trick on historic World Cup night against Algeria
Lionel Messi led defending champion Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria by scoring a hattrick in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The 38-year-old forward accounted for all of his team's ...
British presenter Jeremy Clarkson has 'aggressive' form of cancer
British presenter Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he is suffering from an aggressive form of cancer. The 66-year-old shared the news during the final two episodes of the fifth season of his documen...
Young farmers warn minister: ‘People are fed up with the flip-flopping in The Hague’
Merel Straathof, representing young farmers, warned the Dutch government that leaked nitrogen plans lack a clear future perspective for the sector. She specifically criticized proposed buffer zones ex...
Grammy Awards to add five new categories in 2027
The Recording Academy will introduce five new categories to the Grammy Awards starting in 2027, as announced by chairman Harvey Mason jr. New additions include awards for Best Asian Pop Music Performa...
How much skin is too much at work? Summer office attire is a recurring issue
The article explores the challenges of navigating workplace dress codes during hot summer weather as employees often struggle with the definition of "casual" attire. Experts provide insights on the ap...
So many accidents occur at this intersection that the municipality is now intervening
The municipality of Amsterdam has designated the intersection of Kamperfoelieweg, Banne Buikslootlaan, and Schepenlaan as a traffic 'blackspot' following four serious accidents since early 2025. Autho...
Two cars destroyed by fire in Hoofddorp
Two cars were destroyed by fire on Rosa Spierstraat in Hoofddorp during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday. A third vehicle also sustained damage due to the intense heat from the blaze.
Home values continue to rise: average assessed value more than 10 percent higher than last year
Dutch home values continue to rise, with the average WOZ-waarde reaching 439,000 euros this year. This represents a 10.3 percent increase compared to last year's average of 398,000 euros, according to...
North Holland traffic: delays on the A4 during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, June 17
The morning rush hour in North Holland on Wednesday, June 17, started quietly with minimal disruptions. The only reported issue was slow-moving traffic on the A4 motorway, which caused a few minutes o...
Hillegom quickly assesses situation at De Giraf emergency shelter
The municipality of Hillegom will conduct a school inspection at the temporary location of primary school De Giraf to identify any potential problems. This assessment aims to map out the situation qui...
Utrecht overtakes North Holland as province with highest property values
According to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Utrecht has overtaken North Holland as the province with the highest average property (WOZ) value. This marks the first time that average ho...
Drag queen Envy Peru and partner split after eight years
Boris Itzkovich Escobar, known as the drag queen Envy Peru, has announced the end of his eight-year relationship with his partner Andy. The 37-year-old entertainer shared the news of their separation ...