Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Larger area closed off during breeding season in Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes: 'Photographers are getting bolder every year'
Waternet has cordoned off a larger area of the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen during this breeding season to protect young wildlife from disturbances. The stricter measures were implemented in respons...
Holiday parks often scenes of criminal activity; North Holland approach to go nationwide
An approach developed in North Holland to combat criminal activities at holiday parks is being expanded nationwide through the 'Gastvrij Veilig' campaign. The initiative aims to improve the detection ...
Another of Chantal's cars set on fire: Rare classic destroyed, reward offered for lead
A rare classic car belonging to Chantal van Bezooijen was destroyed in an arson attack in Heemskerk, marking the second time her vehicles have been targeted. In response to the loss, she is offering a...
Upway UpCenter Amsterdam gives e-bikes a second life: ‘People always ask: what happened to that bike?’
Festival organizers nervous after Music On cancellation: ‘You double-check every permit’
Flea circus in Amsterdam's smallest theater celebrates Jordaan heritage: ‘A trip down memory lane for grandparents’
Designer Joyce (41) earns 2,600 euros a month: ‘I used to have my eyebrows done every five weeks, now I pluck them myself’
Amsterdam drivers still speeding on 30 km/h roads, but average speed drops
Homeowners Association wants stricter control on house hunting: ‘Still cronyism’
Vereniging Eigen Huis is calling for stricter government oversight of the housing market, citing ongoing issues with transparency and "cronyism." Their research reveals that bidding logs are frequentl...
Other cities have long had public heating companies: what is holding Amsterdam back?
Subsidy pot shrank, site crashed, and now a lottery decides on changing room renovations and concrete rot repairs
Deaths in Kenya during protests against fuel price hikes
Four people were killed and more than 30 injured during protests against rising fuel prices in various Kenyan cities. Minister of Interior Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the casualties during a televise...
Looting and violent clashes during Bolivia protests
Protests in the Bolivian capital of La Paz have escalated as demonstrators stormed several government buildings. In response to the unrest, the government is prosecuting a protest leader on charges of...
Trump announces expansion of drug discount program
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the government-backed website TrumpRx.gov will expand its offerings to include generic medications. The platform is designed to provide consumers with di...
Five dead in San Diego mosque shooting and ‘hate crime’
A shooting at an Islamic center in San Diego, California, has left at least three people dead. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Municipalities see cabinet step forward after asylum riots
Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities, expressed satisfaction after emergency talks with the cabinet regarding recent riots at asylum seeker reception centers. The mee...
Minnesota prosecutes ICE agent for assault among other charges
A 53-year-old ICE agent in Minnesota has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon following a shooting incident in mid-January. The agent is accused of firing at a Venezuelan migrant, who sus...
Angelo de J. (19) sentenced to 2 years and mandatory treatment for hostage-taking, humiliating and extorting 16-year-old
Jetten: Markuszower now 'not at the front of the line' for cooperation
D66 leader Rob Jetten stated that he will not prioritize cooperation with Gidi Markuszower until the latter more firmly retracts comments advocating for 'maximum violence' against Palestinian refugees...
Large police presence at San Diego mosque after reports of a shooter
A large police presence, including armored vehicles, has surrounded an Islamic center and mosque in San Diego's Clairmont neighborhood. Mayor Todd Gloria reported that authorities are responding to re...