Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Van den Brink visits Ter Apel and repeats call for shelter spaces
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink made an unexpected visit to the overcrowded registration center in Ter Apel on Thursday evening to assess the ongoing reception crisis. During the visit, he spoke wi...
Minister postpones disability care cuts until after 2027
Minister of Long-term Care Mirjam Sterk has announced that budget cuts to long-term disability care will be postponed until after 2027. By shifting internal ministry funds, the government will reverse...
Ye performances at GelreDome can go ahead, permit granted
American rapper Ye has received an event permit from the municipality of Arnhem for his upcoming performances at the GelreDome stadium. The two concerts are scheduled to take place in just over a week...
15 years in prison for Austrian who planned Taylor Swift concert attack
An Austrian court has sentenced Beran A. to 15 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The credible threat led to the cancellation of three scheduled perfo...
Ye performances at GelreDome can go ahead, permit granted
The municipality of Arnhem has granted an event permit for American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to perform two concerts at the GelreDome stadium. The shows are scheduled to take place in ...
Harassed asylum center supporters leave Uithoorn protest
Proponents of an asylum reception center in Uithoorn ended their protest on Thursday evening after being harassed by opponents. The situation escalated as opponents threw bottles and eggs and set off ...
Ingeborg (52) searched Vondelpark for Harry Styles with her daughter for three days – then he suddenly appeared before them
Jada Borsato cancels performance after serious car accident
Singer Jada Borsato has canceled her upcoming performance at Alkmaar Pride following a serious car accident on Ibiza last week involving her and her mother. She will be replaced at the event by Samant...
Hundreds demonstrate for and against asylum center in Uithoorn
On Thursday evening, hundreds of people gathered in Uithoorn to demonstrate both for and against the establishment of a new asylum seeker center. Anti-center protesters marched to the town hall to hea...
Brother of murdered Ryan files complaint from prison against PVV member over AI-edited courtroom sketch
Muhanad Al N., who is currently imprisoned for the murder of his sister Ryan, has filed a legal complaint against PVV MP Maikel Boon for using AI to alter a courtroom sketch. The politician allegedly ...
Rapper Idaly shoots music video for Populair with Ronnie Flex and Frenna: ‘I can't dance that well’
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (May 29-31)
Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of May 29 to May 31, taking advantage of the sunny weather. The article highlights local events and things to do across the city from Friday through S...
UvA must reverse changes to former VOC room
Skatecafé, Oedipus and the rest of Hamerkwartier party towards their farewell: ‘You can’t rebuild this history’
You can take as long as you want for this triathlon: ‘I find swimming the most nerve-wracking, also because it's in open water’
Bee colony visits university: "Incredible, you wouldn't believe it!"
A large swarm of bees briefly settled in the courtyard of the University of Amsterdam's Bushuis building on Kloveniersburgwal yesterday. Observed by university staff, the bee colony stayed for several...
Jan Smit finds Toppers concerts a welcome distraction after divorce
Dutch singer Jan Smit stated that the upcoming Toppers concerts serve as a positive distraction as he navigates his recent divorce. Speaking to RTL Boulevard, Smit mentioned that he is doing well unde...
DSI operation on Singel follows report of threat with a firearm
A large-scale police operation involving the Special Interventions Service (DSI) took place on the Singel in Amsterdam following reports of a domestic threat involving a firearm. A 58-year-old man was...
Van den Brink relaxes asylum policy for Afghan women
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has relaxed asylum policies for Afghan women and girls, making them eligible for residence permits in the vast majority of cases. This decision significantly i...
Children must learn to express their feelings: ‘You stress me out, I feel tingles in my body’
Parents are encouraged to help their children learn how to articulate and understand their emotions, as children often struggle to describe what they feel internally. Since kids frequently lack the vo...