Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Aaron Carter's mother starts fundraiser for Walk of Fame star
Jane Carter, the mother of the late singer Aaron Carter, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to honor her son with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She aims to raise $85,000 to cover the application...
Study into MS patients who received stem cell therapy abroad
Amsterdam UMC and St. Antonius Hospital are launching a study targeting MS patients who traveled abroad for stem cell therapy in recent years. Researchers aim to gather data from the hundreds of indiv...
Heavy traffic on A9 due to accident in Amstelveen
An accident on the A9 motorway near Amstelveen has caused traffic delays of nearly an hour for commuters traveling from Schiphol toward Utrecht. Authorities are currently diverting traffic via the A10...
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Turkey issues arrest warrants after online posts about shootings
Turkish police have issued arrest warrants for 83 individuals following social media posts concerning two recent deadly school shootings. The authorities stated the warrants were based on inappropriat...
Long traffic jam on A9 after truck accident: delays reach one hour
A truck accident on the A9 highway between Badhoevedorp and Amstelveen has caused significant traffic delays of up to an hour. Heavy congestion is also reported on several other major routes in the re...
Overtoomsesluis bridge diversion
The Overtoomsesluis bridge will be closed to cars, trucks, and trams from April 24 to May 4 due to scheduled maintenance work. Diversions will be in place for all affected traffic during this period.
Basic-Fit in good shape with growing membership and new clubs
Basic-Fit reported that its membership has grown to six million following the last quarter. The fitness chain also expanded its operations by opening 33 new clubs.
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Cyclist dies after falling into ditch in Hillegom
A cyclist died on Wednesday afternoon after riding into a ditch in Hillegom. Local police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fatal incident.
Heemstede residents on Leidsevaartweg are fed up with rumble strips: ‘It’s a buildup of noise’
Residents of the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood in Heemstede are frustrated by persistent noise pollution caused by rumble strips on Leidsevaartweg. Despite two years of discussions with the municipality,...
Searching for traces of the past at the Brederode Ruins: Children can earn an archaeologist passport
Starting April 26, children can engage in an archaeological adventure at the Brederode Ruins in Santpoort-Zuid during the May school holiday. By completing various tasks, participants have the opportu...
Slight drop in unemployment, fewer benefit claims in almost all of the Netherlands
The unemployment rate in the Netherlands fell to 4% in March, marking a decrease from a four-year peak recorded in February. Most regions across the country saw a decline in the number of people recei...
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'What’s the mileage?' Ask that for a used e-bike too
Experts anticipate a surge in second-hand e-bikes coming onto the market soon. Potential buyers are advised to verify the battery condition and mileage before purchasing, as replacement batteries can ...
Dozens of fatal barn fires again in 2025, insurers concerned
The Dutch Association of Insurers reports that over 60,000 animals died in barn fires last year, reflecting a lack of progress in fire safety improvements. This figure remains consistent with the prev...
UWV assigns different staff to calculation work as it's not getting any easier yet
The Dutch employee insurance agency UWV has established a specialized team to prevent further errors in calculating WIA disability benefits, as detailed in its 2025 annual report. The agency continues...
UWV chief issues warning to cabinet before departure: Intervene
UWV chairman Maarten Camps has warned the Dutch cabinet that the agency can no longer handle the increasing volume of disability benefit applications. He predicts that 200,000 people could face waitin...
How to remove lichen from concrete tiles without using vinegar or soda? Farmer Tom found out
Boer Tom provides advice on how to remove lichen from concrete tiles without using vinegar or soda. This column addresses reader inquiries received following his previous article about cleaning green ...
Amsterdam East: Cannot rule out drug bus staying at OLVG after all
The drug user bus located at the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East may remain at its current site past June 30th because no alternative location has been found yet. Although the facility has helped redu...