Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 17, 18 and 19)
This article highlights various weekend activities taking place in Amsterdam from April 17 to 19. Featured events include local markets, dancing at coffee bars, and professional photography sessions f...
Bat determines when dilapidated buildings in Hillegom center will be demolished
The demolition of dilapidated buildings on Hoofdstraat in Hillegom is scheduled for either this autumn or next autumn. The exact timing of the project depends on whether bats are found to be living in...
Pim Lammertse takes over Timboektoe in Velsen-Noord; 30-year-old entrepreneur to own two adjacent beach bars
Thirty-year-old entrepreneur Pim Lammertse is expanding his business by acquiring the Timboektoe beach pavilion in Velsen-Noord on May 1st. Having already taken over the adjacent Aloha pavilion in Feb...
Hard to swallow: this Haarlem restaurant is closing temporarily (but for a good reason)
Restaurant Mano in Haarlem will temporarily close its doors during the month of June. The closure is scheduled to allow for a planned renovation of the establishment.
Kennemer and Danish youth orchestras form symphony orchestra for King’s Concert: ‘Playing together is just much more fun than alone’
The Kennemer Youth Orchestra is collaborating with a Danish youth orchestra to form a combined symphony orchestra for an upcoming King's concert. Conductor Christiaan Kuyvenhoven is leading the final ...
Waternet plagued by fake message about bacteria: 'Control room receiving many calls'
A fake WhatsApp message warning of a dangerous bacteria in Amsterdam's drinking water has triggered a surge of calls to Waternet's emergency center. Waternet confirmed that the drinking water is safe ...
PRO Amsterdam wants measures against Israel but opposes boycott referendum
A majority in the Amsterdam city council has likely blocked a referendum on an Israel boycott after the PRO Amsterdam party followed a committee's advice that the proposal exceeds municipal authority....
Mandatory psychiatric treatment with conditions for man (33) who stabbed woman to death in Amsterdam
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to involuntary psychiatric treatment (TBS) with conditions for the fatal stabbing of a woman in Amsterdam-West in February 2025. The court ruled that the man was i...
Record low number of foreign companies settle in Amsterdam due to power grid and housing crises
UN experts call for stop to arms deliveries to Israel
UN Human Rights Council experts have urged all member states to halt weapon deliveries to Israel following military actions in Lebanon. They allege that Israel violated international law with large-sc...
Person injured in serious accident between fat biker and cyclists in Heemskerk
A serious accident involving a fatbike, a child's bike, and a sports bike occurred on a bicycle path in Heemskerk on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the collision on Rijksstraatweg...
COA cancels bus link to city for asylum ship residents in Western Port Area
140 hours community service demanded against Peter Gillis for assaulting ex Nicol
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded 140 hours of community service against reality star and entrepreneur Peter Gillis for the alleged assault of his former partner, Nicol Kremers. The pr...
Jetten meets opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner Machado
Premier Rob Jetten met with Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado at his ministry. The meeting highlighted Machado's international standing following her Nobe...
Alleged arms supplier in Haarlem attempted murder extradited
France has extradited suspect Karim A. to the Netherlands for his alleged role as the weapon supplier in the attempted murder of an Iranian activist in Haarlem. The attack took place in June 2024, and...
Madonna announces sequel to iconic album Confessions on a Dance Floor
Madonna announced on Instagram that she is working on a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor. The new record is scheduled for release on July 3rd.
Significantly more wildfires in 2025 due to drought
Drought conditions led to a significant increase in wildfires in 2025, with the fire department responding to 846 incidents. This figure is considerably higher than the 177 fires recorded in 2024 and ...
Suspect (25) in murder of two Syrian teenagers in Osdorp had been under mandatory care for months prior
New Flodder series on Videoland starting in May
The new series Kees Flodder will premiere on the streaming service Videoland starting Monday, May 18. The platform will release the first two episodes initially, followed by a new episode every Monday...
Zelensky to attend Four Freedoms Awards in Middelburg on Thursday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the Four Freedoms Awards ceremony in Middelburg on Thursday. He will be joined at the event by King Willem-Alexander, Princess Beatrix, and Prime Min...