Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
City housing cooperatives join forces in single partnership
Fifteen housing cooperatives in Amsterdam have officially formed the "Platform Wooncoöperaties Amsterdam" to collaborate and share expertise on collective living. This new association aims to support...
Just sworn in as minister and then suddenly you’re standing in your underwear next to two colleagues
The new Dutch cabinet is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday morning during a formal ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch palace. The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at the event, including the inf...
Hundreds join Ukraine solidarity march: 'Attention must not fade away'
Approximately 300 people gathered at Amsterdam's Museumplein for a solidarity march to support Ukraine and advocate for continued international attention and military aid. The demonstration, which mov...
Travel ban in New York due to approaching winter storm
A temporary travel ban will take effect in New York City starting tonight due to an approaching winter storm. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the measure during a press conference to address the weathe...
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah raise 3,000 euros for cancer research: 'After our first door-to-door round we had already reached our goal'
Ten-year-olds Samuel and Meirah have raised nearly 3,000 euros for cancer research by going door-to-door since January. Exceeding their initial 300-euro goal, the pair will participate in the five-kil...
Ajax and FC Twente draw in Women's Eredivisie top match
Ajax and FC Twente played to a 0-0 draw in a Women's Eredivisie top-tier match. FC Twente maintains their lead at the top of the standings with 37 points, while Ajax remains in fourth place, trailing ...
USA and Canada deliver promised spectacle in ice hockey final on an emotional afternoon in Milan
The United States defeated Canada in overtime to win their first Olympic ice hockey title since 1980 during a high-stakes final in Milan. Goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck delivered an exceptional performa...
Syria closes Al-Hol ISIS camp
Syrian authorities have officially closed the Al-Hol camp, which previously housed family members of suspected Islamic State fighters. The closure follows the removal of the final prisoners from the f...
Iran foreign minister expects solution in talks with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated there is a good chance for a diplomatic solution to the nuclear conflict with the United States. Araqchi is expected to meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff i...
FT: Russia to supply portable missile systems to Iran
Russia and Iran have signed a secret arms deal worth 500 million euros for the delivery of portable Verba missile systems and launch units. According to the Financial Times, the agreement was finalize...
Local political parties rent shop premises ahead of municipal elections: 'If the weather is good, we'll put a standing table outside'
In preparation for the municipal elections on March 18, local political parties D66 and CDA have rented vacant storefronts on Breestraat to use as campaign offices. The parties plan to use these centr...
Levy chaos caused by one man with one pen
Businesses trading with the United States are facing significant uncertainty following rapid and frequent changes to U.S. import tariffs over a single weekend. These fluctuations have caused widesprea...
You can't get closer to legend Muddy Waters; Authentic blues theater by Mud Morganfield in HBC
The Haarlem Blues Club recently hosted a performance by Mud Morganfield, the son of blues legend Muddy Waters. The event provided an authentic blues experience that brought the audience as close as po...
War veterans hold up a mirror at Dam Square
War veterans gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to show support for Ukraine and demonstrate unity against Putin's actions. The event aimed to hold a mirror to Dutch society, reminding citizens that t...
Three-year wait for electricity for brand-new villa in Hillegom, resident loses lawsuit
A resident in Hillegom lost a court case against grid operator Liander over a three-year delay in connecting a new villa to the power grid. The court ruled that prioritizing the resident's connection ...
Greenland Premier on Trump's hospital ship: no thanks
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has declined an offer from US President Donald Trump to send a hospital ship to the territory. Nielsen stated that Greenland does not require external ...
New P&P trawler to IJmuiden in March, Annie Hillina christening to coincide with company's 75th anniversary
The new trawler KW170 Annie Hillina, belonging to the Dutch fishing company Parlevliet & Van der Plas, will depart from the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey for its home port of IJmuiden in March. The vessel...
Rules for migrant worker housing in Schiphol-Rijk and Beukenhorst-Oost adjusted: Must also be acceptable for local residents
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has updated its policy rules for housing migrant workers in Schiphol-Rijk and Beukenhorst-Oost following 42 community objections. The new guidelines aim to better ev...
Iran protests flare up again at universities
For the second consecutive day, students in Iran held anti-government protests at universities in Tehran and other cities. Social media footage showed demonstrators calling for the release of politica...
'Stop eating!': how this American show shaped the self-image of millions of women
The reality show America’s Next Top Model is highlighted for its history of bodyshaming and its significant impact on the self-image of many women. Clinical psychologist Juliette Taquet offers guida...