Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Birgit Schuurman, Robert van Hemert and Géza Weisz in new season of The Traitors
The new season of the reality competition show De Verraders is set to premiere on RTL 4 on March 10. Filmed at Château Jemeppe in Belgium, the cast features Dutch personalities including Birgit Schuu...
Comedian banned from Geesterhage Castricum over ‘polarizing statements’ in his shows. Is it justified?
Cultural Center Geesterhage in Castricum and four other Dutch theaters have banned comedian Rogier Kahlmann from performing, citing his material as overly polarizing. Kahlmann disputes the decision, a...
Nine months juvenile detention after Heemskerk explosion; teen also guilty of home robbery in Zuidoostbeemster
A 19-year-old man from Amsterdam has been sentenced to nine months of youth detention by the Haarlem district court. He was convicted for his involvement in an explosion in Heemskerk and a violent hom...
Jorrit (33), the man behind Sintweetjes, reveals location of national arrival 22 hours before announcement
Jorrit Voet, the creator of the Sintweetjes social media accounts, accurately identified the location for this year's national Sinterklaas arrival nearly 24 hours before the official announcement. He ...
Toos & Henk - February 25
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. These illustrations are published daily from Monday through Saturday.
Appearance of conflict of interest: Alderman Stam avoids talks with Hoeve Nijverdal in 't Groot Clooster project
Alderman Eveline Stam is avoiding discussions with stakeholder Hoeve Nijverdal regarding the 't Groot Clooster project in Heemstede to avoid a perceived conflict of interest. Local entrepreneurs have ...
Democrats emphasize purchasing power in response to State of the Union
Democratic Representative Abigail Spanberger criticized President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, calling it full of lies. Speaking on behalf of her party, she argued that the president's p...
Referendum on Santpoort-Zuid asylum center rejected again; opponents now look to province for support
A committee has rejected a request for a referendum regarding a new asylum seekers' center in Santpoort-Zuid. The foundation behind the request now hopes the provincial government will intervene by re...
Tourette Foundation launches campaign around BAFTA film I Swear
The Dutch Gilles de la Tourette Foundation is launching a campaign in late March to coincide with the Netherlands release of the BAFTA-winning film "I Swear." The movie portrays the life of Tourette a...
Shopposition, propposition or pacemakers: the constructive opposition deserves a new name
The emergence of a minority government in the Netherlands has sparked a debate on redefining the term 'opposition,' as several non-governing parties are now willing to collaborate with the administrat...
This is Anna, and she costs too much: ‘Our daughter is an expense’
Jonas Baart shares his struggles regarding the 24-hour care required for his 14-year-old disabled daughter, Anna, amidst constant threats to their funding. He highlights the emotional toll of a system...
Trump breaks record for longest State of the Union
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in United States history, lasting approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes. This duration broke the previous record set by Bill ...
Trump praises economy during State of the Union despite discontent
During his State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump praised his economic policies as a major success and stated that the national economy is doing well. His remarks come despite ongoing...
Democrat ejected from chamber during Trump's State of the Union
Democrat Al Green was removed from the chamber during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Green held up a sign in an apparent protest against a controversial video shared on the Presi...
Pilot emergency support points launched in nearly 70 municipalities
A trial involving emergency support points has launched in nearly 70 municipalities across all 25 security regions. The Association of Dutch Municipalities (VNG) announced the start of the program on ...
Trump administration sues UCLA for antisemitism
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging the institution fostered a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli employe...
8 nature playgrounds in Amsterdam where kids can let off steam
Snoop Dogg could have sold out the Melkweg 70 times (!) – why did he choose this stage?
International vote could be decisive in Amsterdam elections
