Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Rijkswaterstaat urges drivers not to take shortcuts during A2 roadworks
Rijkswaterstaat is urging drivers to follow official detour routes and avoid using navigation apps for shortcuts during upcoming maintenance on the A2 highway. Previous closures between the Everdingen...
Israeli strike destroys crucial bridge in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes have destroyed a crucial bridge over the Litani river, severing the final connection between the southern city of Tyre and the rest of Lebanon. According to the state news agency NN...
Man with assistance dog ends up in ditch in Haarlem
A man with a service dog fell into a ditch in Haarlem on Thursday morning. He sustained injuries during the incident and was subsequently transported to the hospital.
Scammers exploit parcel delivery service DPD
Scammers are increasingly using the name of parcel delivery service DPD to steal money through fraudulent emails and text messages. These phishing messages falsely claim a package is ready for deliver...
Dozens of designer drug websites taken offline over safety concerns
The Dutch health and food safety authorities (IGJ and NVWA) have taken dozens of websites selling designer drugs offline. Officials warned that using these substances can be life-threatening and pose ...
Dawn Brothers: ten years of organic rock
The Rotterdam-based band Dawn Brothers is celebrating their tenth anniversary with the release of a new live album titled 'Under the cover of the midnight hour'. The record marks a significant milesto...
South African left-wing opposition leader convicted of weapons possession
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for the illegal possession and public discharge of a firearm. Malema, who leads the Economic Freedom Fighters (...
Low incomes hardest hit by expensive oil
Rising oil prices due to conflict in the Middle East are increasing inflation and reducing purchasing power, particularly for low-income households with cars. The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Polic...
Coalition wants to compensate companies for electricity costs
Dutch coalition parties D66, CDA, and VVD have proposed moving forward funds originally allocated for 2028 to help companies manage current electricity costs. This initiative was announced during a pa...
Parents support phone bans but fail at their own screen time: ‘They lack self-reflection’
While many parents support smartphone bans for children, they often struggle to manage their own excessive screen time and digital distractions. The article highlights how parents frequently prioritiz...
Iran war hits our wallets: purchasing power growth could completely evaporate
A scenario study by the CPB indicates that the conflict involving Iran could lead to higher energy prices and inflation for Dutch households. This rise in costs might completely offset the expected gr...
Lawyers: Suspect Z. was not in Drents Museum during robbery
Lawyers for alleged art thief Bernhard Z. argued on Thursday that the evidence against him is less overwhelming than the prosecution claims. They asserted that the 35-year-old suspect was not present ...
Conditional psychiatric treatment for Donatos A. who stabbed 85-year-old man with screwdriver out of nowhere
State Secretary wants fire safety inspections for stables
State Secretary Silvio Erkens has announced plans to introduce mandatory fire safety and electrical inspections for agricultural stables as soon as possible. These measures aim to reduce the risk of s...
Federation: Patients wait too long for information on healthcare data breaches
Patiëntenfederatie Nederland has expressed concern that patients remain uninformed about whether their personal data was stolen during a recent breach at software provider ChipSoft. More than a week ...
Military camp, vintage cars and wartime food at Fort Veldhuis; main attraction is a working aircraft engine
Fort Veldhuis will host a military and vintage vehicle event on Sunday, May 3, featuring a military camp, old tractors, and classic cars. Visitors can sample wartime food and witness the main attracti...
House prices now falling significantly, by up to 6 percent: check your neighborhood here
House prices in the Netherlands fell by up to 6 percent during the first quarter of the year. Real estate agents attribute this decline to rising mortgage interest rates and global uncertainty caused ...
The Big Art Show is an alternative to the way museums present art
Diesel price at the pump drops by nearly 6 cents
Diesel prices in the Netherlands fell by nearly 6 cents on Thursday, with the national recommended price dropping to 2.589 euros per liter. This decrease follows a record high of 2.819 euros per liter...
Princess Amalia brunches with Mayor Femke Halsema
Princess Amalia traveled to Amsterdam for a meeting with Mayor Femke Halsema at the mayor's invitation. The visit began with a brunch before the princess continued her busy schedule in the city.