Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
FNV also rejects alternative social security plans
The FNV trade union has refused to participate in discussions regarding the Dutch government's alternative plans for social security cuts. Board member Hendrik Noten stated that the organization will ...
Niall Horan didn't make song about Liam Payne too heavy: 'Only good memories'
Niall Horan has processed his grief over the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne by writing a song titled 'End Of An Era' for his new album, Dinner Party. The track focuses on positi...
Jetten speaks of asylum crisis when asked
Rob Jetten has acknowledged that the current asylum situation in the Netherlands constitutes a crisis. He cited the frequent need to arrange emergency accommodations in sports halls late at night as e...
Prison sentence demanded for attacking police with fireworks during IJsselstein riots
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded ten-month prison sentences for two men from IJsselstein for attacking police officers with fireworks. The incident took place in early May during riots prot...
Amsterdam Politics: Defeat looms for D66 in negotiations and Cohen lashes out at council
The podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel' discusses potential setbacks for D66 in coalition negotiations with Pro Amsterdam and former mayor Job Cohen's recent criticism of city council members. Other topi...
Things to do in Amsterdam this Pentecost: from dancing in the sun to strolling through food festivals
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the upcoming Pentecost long weekend, including music festivals and food markets throughout the city. Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor events and cu...
Race for people who have faced adversity and have a passion for cycling
The Streetwise Cycle Team of De Regenboog Groep held its fifth annual cycling race for vulnerable individuals at Sportpark Sloten in Amsterdam. Initiated by Peter Turk, who used cycling to overcome ho...
Red clay looks better, but what does it matter? Eva Vedder regained her form on the other color
Dutch tennis player Eva Vedder is currently competing in a tournament in Slovenia following a six-week stint playing in the United States. She noted that this week feels like her first genuine experie...
RTL won't change MAFS protocols, but continues evaluation after UK misconduct
RTL has decided not to change its protocols for the Dutch version of 'Married At First Sight' following sexual abuse allegations involving the British edition. Broadcaster RTL and producer ITV Studios...
Nearly 750 suspected Ebola cases in Congo, WHO reports
The World Health Organization reports nearly 750 suspected Ebola cases and 177 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed 82 cases but warned...
Van Essen postpones new manure policy plan by six months
Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has postponed the implementation of a new manure policy intended to reduce water pollution from January 1 to July 1, 2027. The delay aims to align the manure regul...
Motorcyclist injured in single-vehicle accident in Vijfhuizen
A motorcyclist was injured in a single-vehicle accident in Vijfhuizen on Friday afternoon. The incident caused temporary traffic disruptions in the area.
Arrested BNNVARA journalist and cameraman from De Marker back in the Netherlands
BNNVARA journalist Gijs Sanders and his cameraman have returned to the Netherlands after being detained by Israel in international waters. The pair were reporting on the Global Sumud Flotilla at the t...
Cabinet approves trade ban on settlement goods
The Dutch cabinet has approved a measure to ban the trade of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements within occupied Palestinian territories and the Syrian Golan Heights. Ministers are also curr...
EU suspends fertilizer import duties to support farmers
European Union member states have agreed to suspend import duties on specific fertilizers for one year to support farmers. This measure is designed to alleviate the impact of a trade agreement between...
Alexia's helpless gaze gave an uncomfortable sense of complicity
Green gas to cost households about 15 euros extra per year
A new legislative proposal in the Netherlands mandates the blending of green gas into the energy supply, which is estimated to increase household energy bills by approximately 15 euros per year. Clima...
Police see massive spike in ATM bombings
The number of ATM bombings in the Netherlands has increased significantly, with fifteen incidents reported by May 14, 2026, compared to only four during the same period in 2025. This rise follows prev...
Rescue workers killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed ten people, including six first responders and a child, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The attacks targeted the locations of Deir Qanoun en...
Sahera (23) and Betelihem (24) on their friendship: We are the Afghan and Eritrean versions of each other
Sahera Fatah and Betelihem Alazar, two young women living in Haarlem, share the story of their deep friendship for a local feature. Despite their different backgrounds from Afghanistan and Eritrea, th...