Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Entrepreneurs call on cabinet for crisis approach to grid congestion
Several Dutch business organizations and the municipality of Eindhoven have urged the national cabinet to treat power grid congestion as a national crisis. In a letter to the State Secretary for Clima...
74 fraud suspects identified
Dutch police have identified 74 out of 100 fraud suspects after releasing their images to the public. Thirty-eight individuals have been interrogated so far, while investigations into the remaining su...
Jim starts petition after frustrating cycling holiday: "European rail network must improve"
Jim Odenhoven from Amsterdam is launching a European Citizens' Initiative to improve the European rail network following a frustrating cycling trip plagued by delays and booking complications. To have...
Ingrid gets loaner camera from Fotovak Engel out of the blue
Ingrid received a loaner camera from Fotovak Engel, a camera shop with over fifty years of history, highlighting their exceptional customer service. The article features the store as a positive exampl...
Coffee grounds, buttermilk, or onions: how our grandmothers kept their homes sparkling clean
Cleaning expert Zamarra Kok highlights traditional household tips used by previous generations, such as using coffee grounds, buttermilk, and onions for cleaning. These budget-friendly methods remain ...
We all change along with the younger generation, but for Kim Lammers the magic of sport isn't in Hazes or Madonna
Shakira and Madonna are scheduled to perform during the halftime show of the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. The event is expected to attract a record-breaking television ...
Toos & Henk - May 18
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current affairs through the daily Toos & Henk comic strip. The comic is published from Monday to Saturday, with this specific entry dated May 1...
A9 roadworks begin, Rijkswaterstaat expects Monday traffic jams: 'Stay on the highway or chaos will ensue'
Maintenance work on the A9 highway between Alkmaar and Uitgeest has begun and is scheduled to last for one month. Rijkswaterstaat warns of significant traffic delays starting Monday morning and advise...
Fresh market at Halkade in IJmuiden closes permanently, tenants seek successor
The Versmarkt on the Halkade in IJmuiden has permanently closed, leaving local residents and passers-by without a nearby option for daily groceries. The current tenants are actively seeking a successo...
Ten seconds longer at a roundabout? Haarlemmermeer won't put Zwaanshoek home seekers through that
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has rejected a housing project in Zwaanshoek because it would increase traffic wait times at a local roundabout by ten seconds. The developer criticized the decision...
Tightening purse strings due to high fuel and energy prices: Outings, dining out, and holidays cut first
A study by ING reveals that sixty percent of Dutch households plan to reduce spending due to rising energy and fuel prices. Consumers are primarily cutting back on vacations and dining out at restaura...
Spot the differences: Leidseplein in 1912 and 2026
Is new queue chaos looming as Schiphol security undergoes a major overhaul? ‘I don’t know if this is still safe’
Even though he is no longer here, Fabricio remains my anchor and an example of who I want to be
Hantavirus, norovirus or pneumonia: 200,000 Dutch people hospitalized due to infection
Approximately 200,000 people in the Netherlands are hospitalized annually due to infectious diseases such as the hantavirus, norovirus, and pneumonia. Experts note a rising trend in these hospitalizat...
Their love for the craft and each other comes together in restaurant de Poldervogel in Watergraafsmeer
Positive test for Canadian passenger on Hondius confirmed
Canadian health services have confirmed that a passenger on the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. The confirmation follows a preliminary positive result reported on Sat...
Exit poll: Spanish socialists lose in Andalusia elections
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist party is facing a potential defeat in the Andalusia regional elections according to recent exit polls. The vote is being closely watched as a baromete...
Suzan & Freek look back on 'unforgettable first weekend'
Dutch musical duo Suzan & Freek expressed their gratitude on social media following the first shows of their sold-out concert series at the GelreDome in Arnhem. They described the opening weekend of t...
Embarrassed Ajax enters play-offs: ‘This is entirely our own fault’
Ajax has been forced into the play-offs following a disappointing performance that the team attributes to their own failures. Despite receiving a favorable result from rivals PSV, the Amsterdam club f...