Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ronald de Boer joins new SBS6 survival show with daughters
Former footballer Ronald de Boer and his family will participate in the new SBS6 survival series Survive Your Family. The program features four celebrity families who must navigate the Colombian wilde...
Von der Leyen congratulates Jetten on premiership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Rob Jetten on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. She expressed her commitment to collaborating on economic and s...
Rocco de Vos transfers from Schoten to Overbos
Trainer Rocco de Vos is set to leave VV Schoten to join SV Overbos starting next season. De Vos, who is from Haarlem, aims to lead his new club in the fourth division.
Haarlem municipality puzzled: Professor Eijkmanlaan is safer, but residents don't feel that way
A study by the municipality of Haarlem found that traffic safety on the redesigned Professor Eijkmanlaan has improved with lower speeds and reduced volume. Despite these findings, local residents rema...
Once a ratings powerhouse and savior, she can now barely keep her eyes open from exhaustion
Columnist Angela de Jong reflects on the visible exhaustion of Caroline van der Plas, the leader of the Dutch BBB party. The commentary notes that while Van der Plas was once a highly popular figure, ...
Live Q&A: Ask your questions about the new cabinet's plans on Tuesday
The new Dutch cabinet has announced significant policy changes affecting healthcare, social security benefits, and a new defense contribution. A live Q&A session will be held this Tuesday to answer qu...
Andrew had massages and travel paid for by Britons
Former British Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for personal massages and expensive travel during his tenure as a trade envoy. These allegations were reported by the BBC based on testimonies...
Figures on violence against enforcement officers were incorrect, baton trial had flawed basis
The Amsterdam municipality has admitted that data regarding violence against city wardens was significantly overestimated due to a reporting error that misclassified non-applicable incidents as physic...
Twelve ministers opt for oath and twelve for affirmation at Jetten cabinet swearing-in; protest at official photo op
Twelve members of the new Jetten cabinet chose to take a religious oath, while the other twelve opted for a secular promise during their official swearing-in ceremony. The ceremony took place in the p...
Steven Jonker (D66) calls for attention to middle-income Haarlem residents: ‘But we don’t want a lurch to the right’
Steven Jonker, the D66 lead candidate for Haarlem, is campaigning for the upcoming local elections with a focus on supporting middle-income residents. He aims to improve city governance while maintain...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to keep in mind this week (February 23 – March 1)
Roadworks in Haarlem will result in partial street closures from February 23 to March 1, affecting areas such as Van Marumstraat and the Langebrug. Drivers should expect disruptions in the city center...
XR protest at Huis ten Bosch gates during cabinet swearing-in
On Monday, dozens of Extinction Rebellion climate activists protested outside Huis ten Bosch palace in The Hague during the swearing-in of the new Dutch cabinet. The demonstrators sat at the palace ga...
Penalty payments for overcrowded Ter Apel rise to over 4 million euros
The registration center in Ter Apel exceeded its capacity limit again over the weekend, housing more asylum seekers than permitted. As a result, the total fine incurred by the Dutch reception organiza...
Exhibition on IJmuiden’s anniversary and canal has high nostalgia factor
The IJmuiden Sea and Harbor Museum is hosting an exhibition featuring a massive 9-by-6.5-meter aerial photograph of modern-day IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal. The exhibit celebrates the anniversary ...
Nick Reiner arraigned today on suspicion of killing parents after delay
Nick Reiner is being arraigned in a Los Angeles court on Monday on suspicion of murdering his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer. The legal proceedings were delayed for one month after R...
All ministers and state secretaries of the Jetten cabinet sworn in
All members of the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten, consisting of eighteen ministers and ten state secretaries, have been officially sworn in by King Willem-Alexander. While returning min...
Bisphenol A found in headphones: five questions about this substance
Bisphenol-A (BPA) has been detected in various plastic products, including headphones, water bottles, and food packaging. Exposure to this substance can pose significant health risks, leading to quest...
Belgian ambassador to the US lashes out at minister
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticized Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke in a social media post that has since been deleted. The conflict arose after Vandenbroucke supported party le...
King and Jetten sign resignation of Schoof cabinet
King Willem-Alexander signed royal decrees on Monday to officially grant dismissal to the members of the Schoof cabinet. Prime Minister Rob Jetten also signed the documents to confirm ministerial resp...
Viewing figures public again from April 6, including online viewing
Starting April 6, the National Media Research Foundation (NMO) will resume making viewing figures public, while also incorporating online viewing data for the first time. This updated methodology will...