Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
COA: Estimate of reception spots provides clarity
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) stated that the newly published estimates for the number of reception places needed by provinces and municipalities provide clarity and dir...
Asylum Minister: 11,400 more reception places needed in South Holland
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced that South Holland must provide 11,400 additional reception places for asylum seekers to address a regional shortage. Nationwide, the Netherlands faces a t...
Former President Clinton testifies on Epstein ties
Former US President Bill Clinton is testifying before a House of Representatives committee regarding his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Although Clinton's name has appeared in multiple...
Jetten files weekly police reports for homophobic hate and threats
Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten revealed during a weekly press conference that he files police reports for homophobic hate speech every week. Jetten stated that he receives daily threats specif...
One dead and several injured after tram derailment in Milan
A tram derailed in Milan, Italy, resulting in one death and approximately twenty injuries. Local police confirmed the casualty count following the incident.
She is unbeatable, yet Esther Kiel (29) is retiring: 'Natural ice is fantastic, but you don't want to train all year for just those few races'
Speed skater Esther Kiel has announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 29, despite her recent string of victories on natural ice in Sweden. Kiel, who is from Overveen, explained that the i...
Voting aid for undecided Velsen youth, but questions are too general. Asylum shelter for LGBTQ+ people?
The municipality of Velsen has introduced a specialized voting aid designed to help young undecided voters prepare for the upcoming elections. However, the effectiveness of the tool has been questione...
Singer PinkPantheress to perform at AFAS Live on June 1
British singer-songwriter and producer PinkPantheress will perform a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on June 1. The performance is part of her upcoming tour titled 'An Evening With... PinkPantheress...
After-school activity provider shuts down already, and critics are not surprised: ‘They had never done anything like this before’
Jetten wants ministers to think carefully before posting
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has advised cabinet ministers to be more cautious with their social media activity. The statement comes after an Instagram post by Minister Hans Vijlbrief sparked public cont...
Amsterdam's Ella van der Woude to score Charlie Kaufman film
NU.nl offers behind-the-scenes look at politics in The Hague with new podcast
Dutch news site NU.nl has launched a new weekly podcast titled De Wandelgangen, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at politics in The Hague. Political reporters Edo van der Goot, Sanne Oving, and...
Irene Schouten's pilates empire is growing fast: already the sixth location in six months. 'I hope it becomes a nationwide concept'
Former Olympic speed skating champion Irene Schouten is rapidly expanding her pilates chain, RFRMR, with the opening of its sixth location in Heemskerk. Alongside partner Suus Bakker, Schouten aims to...
NASA changes moon landing program
NASA has announced changes to its lunar program to enhance safety following a series of technical issues. The revised schedule aims for the first human moon landing since 1972 to occur in 2028 at the ...
Israeli court suspends ban on 37 aid organizations in Gaza
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily suspended a ban that required 37 aid organizations to cease operations in the Gaza Strip. The organizations had previously been ordered by the Israeli governm...
Vijlbrief retracts remark, will scale back state pension plan
Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief announced he will weaken the coalition's proposal to accelerate the increase of the state pension age, retracting an earlier denial. Vijlbrief admitted follow...
Toy from Haarlem wins international Toy Award
The Haarlem-based toy brand Waytoplay Toys has won the Toy Award 2026 in the Sustainability category at the international Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg. This recognition highlights the brand's commitme...
Former PVV buddies Gidi and Geert now fight it out on stage
Former PVV colleagues Gidi Markuszower and Geert Wilders engaged in a political confrontation during a recent event. Rob Jetten also made his debut in a leadership role, where he remained calm during ...
Actress Annet Malherbe doesn't want an allotment, but it’s the ideal setting for her new MAX series
Actress Annet Malherbe stars in the new Omroep MAX television series 'Rust en Vreugd', which explores the dynamics of an allotment garden complex. Although the actress has no desire to own an allotmen...
Politics on the Amstel: Halsema shocks with controversial plan and Ramadan could influence elections
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema's controversial proposal to repatriate addicted homeless individuals has sparked debate among local political commentators. The discussion also addresses the potential in...