Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New entrepreneur should have known about Pavilion Het Witte Huis exit: 'Building must be empty by August 31,' alderman repeats
The Haarlem city council has reiterated that the operator of Pavilion Het Witte Huis must vacate the building by August 31st. Officials stated the entrepreneur should have been aware of the deadline a...

Critical questions during debate on Amsterdam coalition agreement
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new coalition agreement formed between the PRO Amsterdam and D66 parties. Negotiator Zita Pels characterized the deal as a 'nice left-wing' agreement and prais...

Wanted: unique book clubs
A Dutch publication is seeking unique book clubs to feature in a summer series for its 'AlleTijd' supplement. Interested groups are invited to share their stories for a chance to be visited and profil...

More issues than expected at Brabant meat processor: NVWA intervenes
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has expanded its intervention at a meat processing plant in Nuenen after discovering extensive and structural deficiencies. Customers are no...

KPN not yet giving up on Delta fiber acquisition
KPN is contesting a decision by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to block its acquisition of Delta Fiber. The regulator halted the deal over concerns that KPN would become too...

Americans see prices rising sharply for the third month in a row
Inflation in the United States rose sharply in May, driven by increased fuel prices resulting from the conflict in the Middle East. This marks the third consecutive month of significant price hikes, l...

Police continue search for missing person at Molenplas, no new leads yet: 'No blueprint for these types of situations'
Police continued their search on Wednesday for a 30-year-old man who went missing near the Molenplas on Tuesday. Authorities reported that there are currently no new clues and many questions remain su...
Amsterdam canal boat skippers pelted weekly with water balloons and eggs: ‘This is simply life-threatening’
More month than money: 9 free activities in Amsterdam
The article highlights nine free activities in Amsterdam to help people save money while living in or visiting the most expensive city in the Netherlands. These zero-cost options provide residents and...

Tallon Griekspoor defeats Van de Zandschulp in Rosmalen
Tallon Griekspoor defeated fellow Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the Rosmalen grass tournament with a score of 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4. The match concluded on Wednesday after being s...

US and allies condemn Iranian Guard plots
The United States and allies, including the Netherlands, have issued a joint statement condemning alleged lethal conspiracies by the Iranian Quds Force. The statement claims that this elite foreign br...

Koolmees felt uneasy about the introduction of the curfew
Former Dutch Minister Wouter Koolmees revealed he experienced physical distress regarding the implementation of the COVID-19 curfew in January 2021. He expressed concerns that the measure would lead t...

Koolmees: cabinet tensions during second corona wave
Former Minister Wouter Koolmees told a parliamentary inquiry committee that tensions rose within the Dutch cabinet during the second COVID-19 wave in late 2020. Despite internal disagreements and hars...

Damage in rear-end collision in Limmen
Two cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, though both vehicles sustained enough damage to require towing.

Introducing Amsterdam's new city executive
On Wednesday, June 10, the Amsterdam City Council officially appointed and swore in nine new aldermen. This formation establishes the city's new board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Koos Breukel photographs Anis de Fretes, head of collections at the Maluku Library

Queen drummer Roger Taylor releases new album
Queen drummer and songwriter Roger Taylor has announced that his seventh studio album, titled "Violence Insane in a Beautiful World," will be released on September 18. Following the album's launch, Ta...

Three arrests after Belfast riots, public life disrupted
British authorities have arrested three individuals following riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that significantly disrupted public life. Security Minister Dan Jarvis informed Parliament of the arre...
3,100 kg of illegal fruit tobacco found at Westpoort industrial estate

Most trains running again after lightning strike
Train services in the Netherlands have largely resumed after a lightning strike near Utrecht Centraal caused major disruptions on Wednesday morning. The incident halted travel for several hours on rou...