Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
EU agrees on return policy, including ‘return hubs’
The European Parliament, the European Commission, and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on a new regulation for the return of rejected asylum seekers. The compromise, which include...
Haarlem must house 283 more status holders this year
The municipality of Haarlem has provided housing for 91 status holders since the beginning of this year. According to figures from the Ministries of the Interior and Justice, the city is required to a...
One dead and two injured in Heerhugowaard stabbing incident
One person died and two others were injured following a stabbing incident at a business in Heerhugowaard on Thursday evening. Police responded to the scene around 7:35 PM and launched a large-scale op...
Clothing on fire along railway tracks in Beverwijk, police investigate arson
On Monday evening, several items of clothing were set on fire near the Sint Aagtenpoort in Beverwijk along the train tracks. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a suspected case o...
Taylor Swift wrote a song for Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift announced she has written a new song titled "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the upcoming animated film Toy Story 5. The track is scheduled to be released on June 5.
Police: Officer unaware woman was pregnant during arrest
A police officer who pulled a pregnant woman to the ground during an arrest at an asylum seeker center in Zeist stated he was unaware of her pregnancy. The police reported that the officer would have ...
PuinHoop shows the struggles but also the hope of young artists: ‘Our generation is good at nostalgia’
Farewell after twelve years in the eye of the storm as Zandvoort alderman. Gert-Jan Bluijs: ‘Above all, you must be able to look ahead’
Gert-Jan Bluijs is stepping down as an alderman in Zandvoort after twelve years in the position and sixteen years as a council member. Known as "the treasurer," his departure marks the end of a long e...
Overview of (almost) all foundation stones in Velsen: 200 featured on Velsen Historical Society website
The Historische Kring Velsen has documented approximately 200 historical foundation stones from buildings in the Velsen area, particularly IJmuiden, in its online image database. This collection showc...
Keti Koti month begins with memorial march: "Have more love and understanding for each other"
Dozens of people participated in the 'Memre Waka' commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center to mark the start of Keti Koti month. The procession visited historical sites linked to the slave t...
Keti Koti month kicks off with memorial march: 'Have more love and understanding for each other'
The Keti Koti month began with 'Memre Waka,' a commemorative walk through Amsterdam's city center past historical sites linked to the slave trade. Participants marched to the Mayor's residence to emph...
Trump: Called Israel and Hezbollah, attacks will stop
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah to discuss a cessation of hostilities. He claims that Hezbolla...
Citizens' initiatives soon easier to arrange in North Holland
The province of North Holland is lowering the required number of signatures for citizen initiatives from 5,000 to 1,500. This change aims to make it easier for residents to place specific topics on th...
What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is introducing a new metric called 'hittekracht' in its weather app this Tuesday. This hourly indicator is designed to help users determine when t...
Emergency departments to receive partially fixed budget of 4.6 million from 2027
Starting in 2027, emergency departments will receive a partial fixed budget of approximately 4.6 million euros to supplement current patient-based funding. This shift in the Dutch healthcare system ai...
Cause of Cruquius bridge malfunction remains a mystery: ‘Bridge deck won’t close properly’
The cause of ongoing malfunctions at the renovated Cruquius bridges remains unknown as the bridge deck fails to close properly under certain conditions. The issue recurred on Monday morning, leading t...
IJmuiden man allegedly threatened ex-partner, mental health workers and lawyer: 'I thought my child was kidnapped'
A 42-year-old man from IJmuiden appeared in an Alkmaar court for allegedly threatening his ex-partner, a lawyer, and mental health workers. He defended his behavior by claiming he believed his child h...
Dog handler again at center of outcry over violent police action: what is going on?
Recent videos showing police dog handlers using force at an asylum seekers center near Soesterberg and in Utrecht have sparked public outrage. These incidents have raised questions about the conduct a...
Amsterdam not (yet) caught up in World Cup fever
NH Sport visited the center of Amsterdam to gauge public excitement for the upcoming World Cup, finding that public enthusiasm and street decorations are currently low. Despite the quiet start, local ...
Iranian Guard threatens ‘new fronts’ over Lebanon conflict
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to open 'new fronts' in response to the Israeli military offensive in Lebanon. Iranian state television reported that the Guard views the crossing of 're...