Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
ECDC: quarantine needed for some KLM flight passengers
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has recommended that certain passengers on the same flights as a Dutch woman infected with hantavirus should enter quarantine. ECDC repres...
Insurers call on government to tackle rogue contractors
Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in ...
That Marijn Beuker once let Bendeguz Kovacs join AZ for free is unforgivable
Local broadcaster Haarlem105 requests city funding again, seeks structural contribution
Local broadcaster Haarlem105 has requested additional structural funding from the Haarlem city council for the second time in six months. Editors-in-chief Wessel van Opstal and Ruth Oei argue the inve...
Detention extended for suspects in fatal Hoorn nightlife violence
Three suspects involved in a fatal fight in Hoorn's entertainment district on March 28 will remain in custody for a longer period. The decision was made by the council chamber of the North Holland Dis...
Berendsen: list of Gazans with visas already with Israel
Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands has submitted requests to Israel to allow nearly 50 Palestinians with Dutch work or study permits to leave Gaza. The minister clarified that the dela...
Dutch cabinet wants police to find missing persons' phones quickly
The Dutch government has proposed a new law that would allow police to track a missing person's phone and view their recent contacts more easily. Published by the Ministry of Justice and Security for ...
Serious truck accident in IJmuiden
A serious traffic accident involving a truck and a person believed to be a cyclist occurred in IJmuiden on Wednesday afternoon. The collision took place at the intersection of Egmondstraat and Kromhou...
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Ten injured after tram collision in Amstelveen
Small house near Paradiso for sale? ‘A woman called saying she wants to use it as a doghouse’
Schiphol refueling company faces fine, safety insufficiently guaranteed
Aircraft Fuel Supply (AFS) has been ordered to improve safety at its Schiphol fuel farm after a storage tank imploded. The company faces fines of up to 1.2 million euros from the North Sea Canal Area ...
Why was the Music On festival cancelled at the last minute?
Far more people switching to fixed energy contracts than before the war
Since the conflict in the Middle East began, significantly more consumers in the Netherlands have switched to fixed energy contracts to combat rising prices. According to the Authority for Consumers &...
Fully booked accommodations and reserving sunbeds: home exchange makes it unnecessary
House swapping is growing in popularity as a cost-effective alternative to traditional vacation stays, allowing travelers to live in someone else's home while their own is occupied. This approach help...
New CEO for Velsen Housing Company
Eric Nagengast has been appointed as the new director-manager of Woningbedrijf Velsen. He takes over the top leadership position at the Dutch housing corporation.
Give your opinion on the new housing rules from 2027
The city of Amsterdam is proposing updates to its housing regulations within the Housing Ordinance (HVV) starting in 2027. Residents and stakeholders are invited to share their opinions and provide fe...
Six injured in tram collision in Amstelveen
Six passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries after two trams collided at the Zonnestein stop in Amstelveen on Wednesday afternoon. A moving tram struck a stationary one from behind, causing si...
Iran releases prominent human rights lawyer
Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh was released on bail on Wednesday, according to her daughter. Sotoudeh had been held in custody since her arrest on April 1.
Brussels to call on member states to ban conversion therapy
The European Commission will call on EU member states to ban conversion therapy in response to a petition signed by over one million people. However, the Commission does not intend to propose a unifie...