Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Is there a future for shared bikes in Amsterdam? Neighborhood hubs struggle to reach even one ride per day
Gastric bypass for severely obese teenagers to be covered: ‘Obesity is a chronic, serious disease’
Dutch teenagers suffering from extreme obesity can now receive coverage for gastric bypass surgery under the basic health insurance package. This policy change applies to young people with severe heal...
Haroon Ali: Don’t let your Dutch citizenship be taken away
Author Haroon Ali warns that far-right movements are successfully normalizing the concept of "remigration" within European public debate. He argues that this mainstreaming of extremist ideas poses a t...
Australians smoking more despite rising cigarette prices
Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the ...
Red-faced Netherlands board plane after defeat to Algeria in World Cup 2026 send-off match
The Dutch national football team suffered a 0-1 defeat against Algeria in their final farewell match before the 2026 World Cup. Ronald Koeman's side struggled to capitalize on early chances and notabl...
Official negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession can proceed
Official negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova to join the European Union can proceed after Hungary withdrew its veto. Cyprus, as the current EU chair, announced that preparations for the first negotia...
Netherlands to resume sending asylum seekers back to Italy once migration pact takes effect
Starting June 12, the Netherlands will resume transferring asylum seekers back to Italy under the new EU Migration Pact. This policy applies to individuals who first entered Europe via Italy before ap...
YouTube overtakes Netflix in average daily watch time worldwide
YouTube has surpassed Netflix in average daily viewing time worldwide, according to industry analysts. This shift is largely attributed to more users watching YouTube on television screens, creating a...
Cabinet approves nearly 400 million euros extra for emergency and development aid
The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement to allocate an additional 328 million euros for emergency and development aid this year. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma brokered the deal with the GroenLinks-PvdA...
Ferry Doedens appeals fine: 'Still need to figure something out'
Dutch actor Ferry Doedens is appealing an 800-euro fine previously imposed for driving under the influence of hard drugs. His lawyer stated that the appeal is necessary to clarify uncertainties regard...
Broadcasters ask minister for action against Ongehoord Nederland in draft letter
Dutch public broadcasters have sent a joint draft letter to Culture Minister Rianne Letschert expressing concerns about Ongehoord Nederland (ON!). The broadcasters argue that ON!'s actions are harming...
Hungary and Ukraine reach agreement on diaspora rights
Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine following weeks of negotiations. Hungarian leader Péter Magyar praised the outcome of the deal ...
Cabinet reaches agreement with GL-PvdA on extra aid funding
The Dutch government has reached an agreement with the GroenLinks-PvdA opposition to allocate an additional 328 million euros to the development aid budget this year. This deal ensures the budget has ...
New coalition: 'We are not going to put up billboards with what we have achieved'
Amsterdam's new coalition between PRO Amsterdam and D66 has finalized an agreement that focuses on addressing the housing crisis and maintaining generous asylum policies while reducing the city's civi...
German director withdraws film Wrong Move over minor's nude scene
German director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film "Wrong Move" from all forms of distribution and exhibition. This decision follows criticism from actress Nastassja Kinski, who was filmed toples...
Amsterdam was wrong to withdraw the Weespersluis development plan: ‘Hopefully they will talk to us residents again’
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from June 5 to June 7
Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of June 5th to June 7th, including jazz performances in the city's oldest neighborhood. Additionally, visitors can enjoy wine tasting events held in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over erotic center cancellation
Residents of Amsterdam's Zuid and De Wallen neighborhoods have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a centralized erotic center. The coalition will in...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over scrapped erotic center
Residents of Amsterdam's South and Red Light districts have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a large centralized erotic center. Instead of a singl...
'The misery in Groningen is so massive, I had no idea.' Spaarndam author Anne-Gine Goemans dives into earthquake zone for thriller
Spaarndam-based author Anne-Gine Goemans has released a new thriller set in the earthquake-stricken province of Groningen. The novel explores both the physical damage and the emotional toll on residen...