Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Iran-US negotiations resume in Geneva
The United States and Iran have resumed a third round of negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program in Geneva. The talks are being facilitated by mediators from Oman, as the two nations have not h...
BAM reviews Dutch Safety Board recommendations after Lochem accident investigation
Construction company BAM has announced it will study the findings and recommendations released by the Dutch Safety Board (OVV) regarding a bridge lifting accident in Lochem. The safety board's report ...
Brussels confirms Orbán letter to President Costa
European Council President António Costa has received a letter from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a spokesperson confirmed. The contents of the letter have not been disclosed, and it remain...
X skips social media hearing, Dutch Parliament disappointed
Social media platform X has declined an invitation to meet with the Dutch House of Representatives for a discussion on social media. Members of Parliament representing a large majority expressed their...
Tackling social tenants who own a home 'complex', priority given to those with two homes
Housing corporations in Amsterdam are prioritizing enforcement against social housing tenants who own multiple properties, following the eviction of a tenant who was renting out two owned homes. Housi...
Tackling social housing tenants who own property 'complex', priority on those with two homes
Housing associations are prioritizing enforcement against social housing tenants who own multiple properties, particularly those using them for profit. Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels noted that while ow...
Parties accuse Jetten of 'false start' in cooperation with Parliament
Several political parties have criticized Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten for a "false start" in his cooperation with the House of Representatives due to his rigid stance on pension plans. Critics arg...
Trial of Norwegian Crown Princess's son at midpoint: what has happened so far
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, has reached its midpoint with several women testifying about sexual violence and abuse. While Borg Høiby has admitted to some of ...
Marwan Kenzari and Rianne van Rompaey to star in new series De Stilte
Marwan Kenzari and Rianne van Rompaey are set to star in the new Dutch Netflix thriller series titled 'De Stilte'. Although the lead cast has been revealed, the official release date for the series is...
Captain August had to say goodbye to his ship of fools: ‘Who is really crazy here?’
After 35 years of sailing the world on the Azart, also known as the 'Ship of Fools,' Captain August Dirks was forced to part with his vessel in 2021 due to a serious illness. His story is now being sh...
Pia Douwes opens the door to her true self after forty years
Musical star Pia Douwes is celebrating 40 years in theater and her 60th birthday with a new personality show. The performance explores her life's milestones and the theme of personal reinvention when ...
Mona Keijzer reacts to 'mudslinging' after BBB row: 'It's all not very pretty'
Mona Keijzer has denied allegations made by BBB floor leader Henk Vermeer regarding her departure from the party, labeling the claims as untruths. The former vice-prime minister expressed regret over ...
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Owner of Telegraaf and NRC surpasses one million digital subscribers
Mediahuis, the publisher of Dutch newspapers De Telegraaf and NRC, reached a milestone of one million digital subscribers in 2025. This growth in digital subscriptions has successfully offset the decl...
Dick Schreuder and Ajax seem a perfect match, but is he really on Jordi Cruyff's radar?
NEC coach Dick Schreuder is being strongly linked to a potential managerial role at Ajax. The article explores whether technical director Jordi Cruijff is seriously considering Schreuder and if he wou...
Interior Afternoon Haarlem on March 6: Discover Interior Styles from 1875-1945
On Friday, March 6, four experts will host an interior design afternoon at the Rosenstock-Huessy House in Haarlem. The event will explore the historical interior styles of local residential homes dati...
Jetten acknowledges need for movement on coalition state pension plans
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has acknowledged that the Dutch government needs to make a concession regarding its state pension plans to restore relations with labor unions. Unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have ...
Spring weather fills terraces at Johanna’s Hof
Sunny spring weather during the school holidays drew large crowds to the terraces of Johanna’s Hof in Bakkum. Visitors enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and popular menu items like pancakes.
Poland: Defense costs pale in comparison to trillions after Russian attack
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski warned that the cost of defending NATO's eastern flank against a Russian attack would reach hundreds of billions of euros. He emphasized that these potential cos...
Odido refuses to pay hackers: data of hundreds of thousands of customers leaked on dark web
Telecom provider Odido has refused to pay a ransom to a criminal hacker group following a data breach involving millions of customer records. Consequently, the hackers have published the stolen data o...