Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Is sunbed lawsuit good news for frustrated Dutch vacationers?
A German family won a lawsuit and received 900 euros in compensation from their tour operator for failing to intervene in the practice of guests reserving pool sunbeds with towels. This ruling could s...
Man sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music
An American man named Kelvin Evans has been sentenced to five years in prison for stealing unreleased music from Beyoncé. Evans confessed to stealing a hard drive from a rental car belonging to the a...
UK to help in Strait of Hormuz with mine robots and fighter jets
The United Kingdom is deploying military assets, including mine-countermeasure drones and fighter jets, to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following a blockade by Iran. Defense Minister John ...
Asylum center protest in Hillegom remains peaceful: ‘People are against it, but no longer dare to protest’
Approximately 40 people gathered in Hillegom on Tuesday evening to protest the potential establishment of an asylum seekers' center. Although no concrete plans for a center currently exist, the demons...
‘If he shows an influencer saying women are men's property, I don't find it funny’: Amsterdam teachers also worried about manosphere in the classroom
Children and protests: Do they go together? 'What young children shout is an echo of their parents' voices'
A "Safe Outside March" is being organized in Loosdrecht for children to protest against the temporary housing of asylum seekers. Experts highlight a tension in involving children in such demonstration...
Charging station manufacturer Alfen sees revenue rise, charging system sales fall
Dutch charging station manufacturer Alfen reported a 25% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, driven by growth in energy storage systems and smart electricity grids. Despite this overall gro...
Castricum's prospective coalition sees little room for an asylum center. But how will the municipality comply with the Distribution Act?
The prospective coalition parties in Castricum, including Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, and D66, are struggling to find a way to comply with the national Distribution Act for asylum seekers. While the municipal...
UvA and VU resume use of Canvas after deal with hackers
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) are restoring access to the Canvas learning platform after its parent company reached a deal with the hacking group Shinyhunters...
CU supports government asylum plans, previously opposed emergency law
The ChristenUnie (CU) has announced its support for the Dutch cabinet's current asylum plans, marking a shift from its previous opposition to the asylum emergency measures law. The party confirmed thi...
Yeşilgöz: Netherlands wants to contribute more in Strait of Hormuz
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz announced in Brussels that the Netherlands is prepared to increase its contribution to the protection of the Strait of Hormuz. The specifics of this additional ...
Ukraine to receive first part of EU drone loan in June
Ukraine is set to receive the first installment of a €90 billion EU loan in June to purchase drones. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that these drones are currently the most vital capacit...
Fillers can restore volume to your face, but what’s actually in them?
Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck explains the use of cosmetic fillers to restore facial volume, detailing how the treatments work and the substances involved. This guide is part of a series addressing ...
The love lessons of Zaandijkstraat
The AT5 series 'De Straten van Amsterdam' visits Zaandijkstraat to interview residents about their personal experiences with love and relationships. The episode features stories ranging from long-dist...
Class action group rejects Odido response: Nearly half a million seek compensation
The organization leading a mass claim against telecom provider Odido has rejected the company's refusal to compensate victims of a major data leak. Nearly 500,000 individuals have already joined the l...
‘The kingfisher has been spotted and the grebes are hunting’: impact of cleaning Western Islands canals immediately visible
Hours-long search for 'missing baby goats' at petting zoo
Two four-day-old dwarf goats sparked a search involving the police after going missing from the Dierenvreugd petting zoo in Nieuw-Vennep. The animals reappeared on their own after four hours to feed f...
Ukrainians busy furnishing new homes at Tolhek Oost in Heemskerk: 'But the Yellow Flat will always be in our hearts'
Ukrainian refugees Larysa and Ksenia have moved into their new homes at Tolhek Oost in Heemskerk after weeks of relocating. While settling into the new residence, they expressed that their former hous...
No support for coalition plan for corporate ‘freedom contribution’
A majority in the Dutch House of Representatives has rejected a coalition proposal to fund increased defense spending through higher disability insurance premiums for businesses. The opposition unanim...
Ship doctors' association: Wear masks sooner on board
Arend Jansen, chairman of the Dutch Medical Nautical Society, suggests that face masks should be worn sooner on ships when respiratory infections are suspected. This recommendation follows a hantaviru...