Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
FIOD arrests 39-year-old entrepreneur on suspicion of supplying criminals in North Sea Canal area
Enthusiasm for Geesterduin 2.0. Politicians embrace plan for 215 homes in Castricum, but raise concerns over loading and traffic
Politicians in Castricum have approved the outlines for the Geesterduin 2.0 project, which includes 215 new homes and a renovated shopping center. While the developer has committed to building social ...
Humpback whale Timmy dies shortly after rescue operation
Timmy the humpback whale has died just days after a controversial rescue operation following its stranding in Germany. German authorities confirmed the whale's death after analyzing data from a transm...
Muse to perform two shows at Ziggo Dome in November
British rock band Muse will perform two shows at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 29 and 30. The concerts are part of the tour for their upcoming tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which is s...
Liander sees no indication of gas explosion at Amsterdam gym
Grid operator Liander reports no current evidence of a gas explosion at a gym in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, though investigations are still ongoing to rule it out completely. The timeframe for the completi...
Glitch in European data system on first day of migration pact
On the first day of the new European migration pact, the Eurodac database experienced a technical malfunction during a system update. The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service confirmed that th...
No structural damage to apartment building next to Amsterdam explosion site
An explosion occurred last night in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, but the adjacent apartment building did not suffer structural damage. According to a safety region spokesperson, residents are still unable to...
Schoof: COVID measures remained strict due to poor compliance
Dick Schoof, former top official at the Ministry of Justice and Security, told a parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 measures remained strict because public compliance with basic rules decli...
Mirjam du Cloo starts at Hart with ambition; ‘Culture must be accessible to everyone’
Mirjam du Cloo has begun her ambitious new role at the cultural organization Hart, advocating for universal access to culture. She brings a lifelong passion for diverse artistic genres, ranging from c...
The discomfort of the drink break that is much more than a drink break
The article discusses new regulations introduced during the World Cup, focusing specifically on the implementation of drinking breaks. It argues that while many new rules are minor, the drinking break...
Van Essen: June 26 clarity on resolving nitrogen deadlock
Dutch Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen announced that the government will provide clarity on June 26 regarding plans to resolve the nitrogen lock. The initiative aims to create space for housing c...
TikTok made me do it! Long queues at these city center food spots
Viral social media trends are causing exceptionally long queues at various restaurants and shops in Amsterdam's city center, a phenomenon known as "TikTok queues." The article explores how these viral...
Economic growth lower due to war in the Middle East
Economic growth in the Netherlands is projected to be lower than expected this year due to the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices. Increased consumer uncertainty has led to a decreas...
DNB: Inflation to 4.6 percent in worst-case scenario, but damage to the Netherlands is also limited
According to De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), Dutch inflation could rise to 4.6% next year in a worst-case scenario. However, the overall economic impact is expected to be limited because the country has ...
British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Firefighters rescue cats from Amsterdam apartment explosion
Firefighters rescued several cats from an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Friday morning following a massive explosion the previous night. The rescue team entered the building adjacent t...
Woman with 2-year-old son desperate after Amsterdam apartment explosion: ‘Our medication is inside’
Following a major explosion at an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp, hundreds of residents were evacuated and provided with hotel accommodations by the city. Resident Wilhelmina Ahmed and her fami...
Special Olympians from the Caribbean Netherlands arrive: "Everyone is a star"
Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in variou...
Hamburg Airport evacuated due to security incident
Hamburg Airport in Germany is currently being evacuated due to a security incident reported by regional broadcaster NDR. Details regarding the specific nature of the incident have not yet been release...
