Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Queer organizations challenge Meta's account removals
Dutch queer organizations and civil rights group Bits of Freedom are taking legal action against Meta over the removal of dozens of Instagram accounts. The organizations argue that Meta is acting ille...
Flotilla passengers taken to Ashdod
Passengers from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrested by Israel are being transported to the port city of Ashdod. A spokesperson for the Dutch delegation confirmed the reports based on information from i...
Ukraine receives first 3.2 billion of EU loan
The European Commission announced that Ukraine will receive the first 3.2 billion euro installment of a 90 billion euro EU loan. This initial payment is scheduled to be disbursed before July 1st.
23-year-old man from Diemen arrested for fatal shooting at gas station in Muiden
Police arrested a 23-year-old man from Diemen suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred at a gas station near Muiden in March. The arrest follows a police search that included a publi...
KNMI can issue earlier and more targeted warnings for dangerous weather
Starting Wednesday, the KNMI can provide earlier and more specific warnings for dangerous weather due to an updated legal framework. This change aims to help citizens, safety regions, and water boards...
Is there a limit to Action's growth? 'Many people just get happy from a garden gnome'
Dutch discount retailer Action is experiencing rapid international success and is currently planning an expansion into the United States. The company maintains that pausing its growth is not an option...
My 13-year-old son saying he is ‘done with this damn club’ is proof to me that he is a true Ajax fan
Haarlem designer Hans van Paridon sues The Hague shoe store over Panara brand name
Haarlem-based designer Hans van Paridon has taken a shoe store in The Hague to court over the unauthorized use of his brand name, Panara. Van Paridon, who designed shoe collections under the name for ...
WHO releases millions from emergency fund after Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing $3.4 million from its emergency fund to combat an ongoing Ebola outbreak. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the number of infec...
Van den Brink calls Ter Apel reception situation ‘disappointing’
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expressed disappointment that the reception center in Ter Apel cannot accommodate all asylum seekers, potentially forcing some to sleep outside. He stated that...
Construction of flexible housing falling short, says Court of Audit
The Netherlands Court of Audit has criticized the national government's progress on flexible housing, labeling the current policy as moderate. Despite targets to build 15,000 temporary homes annually,...
Court of Audit concerned over growing asylum application backlog
The Dutch Court of Audit reports that waiting times for asylum applications have significantly increased, reaching an average of 67 weeks for certain applicants. These delays, which may worsen under t...
Major fire at commercial building in Diemen, NL Alert issued: ‘Close windows and doors’
Man who took service weapon at National Protest to remain in custody for two more weeks
A man who attempted to seize a police officer's service weapon during the National Protest will remain in custody for two more weeks. A judge made the decision on Tuesday following the incident that t...
France sees no evidence of mines in Strait of Hormuz
French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that there is currently no evidence that mines have been laid in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the lack of certainty, French authorities are preparing ...
Court of Audit: Taxpayers (again) not getting value for money
The Netherlands Court of Audit's annual accountability report concludes that the cabinet consistently promises more than it can deliver, resulting in missed short-term and long-term goals. The auditor...
Heinen wants talks between Defense and Court of Audit on procurement
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has called for the Ministry of Defense and the Court of Audit to resolve ongoing issues regarding procurement procedures. He intends to facilitate a meeting between...
Xi and Putin further strengthen ties: more cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to sign new cooperation agreements, further strengthening the relationship between their nations. Both leaders characte...
Court of Audit: safety plans exist mainly on paper
The Dutch Court of Audit has warned that while the government allocates significant funding for security, the effectiveness of these investments remains uncertain. The audit highlights that the Nation...
'The last taboo' lifted by new pay transparency law. Pay gap also tackled. 'Which employer says no to that?'
A new pay transparency law will take effect next year, allowing employees to request information about their colleagues' salaries. The legislation aims to break the social taboo surrounding financial ...