Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sales of efficient heat pumps rise due to high gas prices: 'Mainly a surge in air conditioners'
Heat pump sales in the Netherlands saw a significant increase in March following a slow start to the year, as high gas prices drive households to seek energy savings. The Heat Pump Association reports...
ING and EIB make €800 million available to SMEs for sustainability
ING and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are providing 800 million euros in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands and Belgium. These funds are specifically intended for busi...
A4 entrance and exit ramps at Hoofddorp closed for major maintenance on parallel road
Major maintenance on the A4 highway's parallel lane near Hoofddorp will result in closures and detours over the coming weeks. The work affects the section between junction De Hoek and Den Ruygenhoek-W...
Nicole Kidman wants to support dying people after her mother's loneliness
Actress Nicole Kidman has expressed a desire to become an end-of-life companion to support people in their final days. She was inspired by the loneliness her mother experienced before passing away in ...
The Dutch royals were lucky at the White House dinner: Melania was there
Aging workforce and rise in e-bikes: bicycle repairs can take weeks
Bike repair shops are experiencing wait times of several weeks due to an aging workforce and the increasing complexity of e-bike technology. Growing demand and a shortage of mechanics mean that same-d...
Magyar wants to curb Hungarian state media
Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar has announced his government's intention to suspend state media broadcasts to address the spread of government propaganda. Magyar stated that the outlets caused...
Iranian released by France returns home
Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari has returned to Iran following her release from a French prison. The development occurs one week after Iran released two French citizens from its own custody.
Number of patients with fungal infections rising rapidly, doctors sound alarm
Fifty doctors globally are raising the alarm over a rapid rise in severe and potentially fatal fungal infections. These fungi are becoming increasingly dangerous as they develop resistance to existing...
Actor Dustin Hoffman (88) writing a book about his life
Actor Dustin Hoffman is set to release his memoir, titled "Look at Me," on November 10. The 88-year-old's upcoming book will chronicle his life and career, according to People Magazine.
More cyclists ended up in the emergency room last year
According to VeiligheidNL, an estimated 81,000 cyclists were treated in emergency rooms in 2025, representing an increase over the previous two years. This data highlights a rising trend in bicycle-re...
Machiavelli Prize for Sinterklaasjournaal is posthumous recognition for Dieuwertje Blok
Presenter Merel Westrik accepted the 2025 Machiavelliprijs on behalf of the television program Het Sinterklaasjournaal on Tuesday evening. The award, granted by the Machiavelli Foundation for excellen...
Standing ovation for Gisèle Pelicot in Amsterdam: ‘I am here to give others strength’
Royal Ballet attributes rising ticket sales to Timothée Chalamet’s jibe
The Royal Ballet and Opera in London reported an increase in ticket sales following a negative remark about the art forms made by actor Timothée Chalamet. Director Alex Beard thanked the actor in an ...
ASML receives more orders and expects higher revenue in 2026
Chip machine manufacturer ASML reported a high volume of orders in the first quarter of the year as demand for chips continues to outpace supply. The Veldhoven-based company expects to see increased r...
Teachers, lawyers and managers busy with work
Nearly three-quarters of employees in the Netherlands report that their jobs require high levels of focus and attention. Teachers, lawyers, and managers are the professions most affected by these dema...
Actor Eddie Redmayne fined over 800 euros for speeding
Actor Eddie Redmayne has been fined 1,000 pounds (over 860 euros) for a speeding violation that occurred in October. He was recorded driving 45 km/h in a zone where the speed limit was 32 km/h.
Refugees must be self-reliant: shuttle service to asylum boat discontinued
The COA is discontinuing the shuttle bus service for 1,500 residents of an asylum ship in Amsterdam, citing a goal of increasing self-reliance among residents. The decision has drawn criticism from bo...
Heat pump sales picking up, but hybrid pumps lag behind
Heat pump sales increased last year, but uncertainty remains about whether this upward trend will continue. Market researchers suggest that a prolonged energy crisis could drive future sales, though t...
Ye postpones performance in France until further notice
American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has postponed his upcoming concert in Marseille, France, until further order. The artist announced the decision on social media, stating it was made a...