Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Toos & Henk - May 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk, which runs from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides his unique perspective on current events and the latest news.
Trust in politicians and House of Representatives at record low
Trust in Dutch politicians and the House of Representatives dropped to its lowest level since 2012, according to a report by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Only 20% of survey respondents expressed conf...
Fossil fuel phase-out in Port of Rotterdam at center of new climate case
The non-profit organization Advocates for the Future has initiated a climate lawsuit against the Port of Rotterdam, demanding an immediate phase-out of fossil fuel activities. The legal challenge call...
Explainer | Eurovision rules changed, but Israel makes another mistake
Trump heads to Beijing for megadeals and geopolitical chess: what’s at stake?
US President Donald Trump is visiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing for high-stakes discussions on megadeals and geopolitics. The meeting takes place amid shifting power dynamics, with observer...
Man snaps after argument over stolen savings
A son physically assaulted his mother during a dispute over stolen savings. This case is featured in a weekly series that examines local criminal law matters.
Amsterdam's Couperus neighborhood to be overhauled despite love for the old: "Terrible"
The Louis Couperus neighborhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West will undergo a major ten-year renovation and demolition project starting in 18 months. Housing association Stadgenoot plans to increase the area...
Full Epstein file on display in New York
An American transparency organization is hosting a pop-up exhibition in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood featuring the full Jeffrey Epstein dossier. The display consists of approximately 3.5 milli...
Australia calls repatriation of passengers from the Netherlands complex
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler described the repatriation of six citizens arriving in Eindhoven from the ship m/v Hondius as a complex task due to the distance from the Netherlands. The group ...
You'd almost forget the Netherlands is boycotting Eurovision when you turn on the TV
Despite the official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest by Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, television coverage has led some to feel the boycott's impact is being minimized. Sources indicate that AVROT...
Record number of bears spotted and killed in Japan
Japan reported a record number of bear sightings and killings in the twelve months ending in March. Preliminary government data shows that sightings have more than doubled since the previous record wa...
Els (81) loses driver's license due to misunderstanding: 'Don't call the police for minor accidents'
81-year-old Els lost her driver's license after a minor traffic incident led to a fitness investigation by the Dutch driving authority (CBR). The article warns that police involvement in even small ac...
Pannekoek Island in Alkmaarder and Uitgeester Lakes closed to visitors
The recreation island Eiland Pannekoek in the Alkmaarder- and Uitgeestermeer has been closed to visitors due to unsafe conditions caused by deteriorating shoring. A mooring ban is currently in effect,...
Lara from Heemskerk finds boy who lost Pokémon collection: ‘He was sick about it for a week’
Lara Gurgy from Heemskerk has successfully located the family of a boy who accidentally left his Pokémon card collection at her stall during King's Day. The boy was reportedly distraught for a week b...
Mayor continues guaranteed subsidy for Christmas market: 'This has already been discussed separately'
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has decided to maintain a guaranteed subsidy for the city's annual Christmas Market, bypassing a city council motion. This decision ensures the event does not have to compete ...
Company behind Canvas reaches agreement with hackers and apologizes
Instructure, the American company behind the educational platform Canvas, has reached an agreement with hackers following a data breach last week. The hackers have returned the stolen data and reporte...
Esther Overweter is now chair of the Weesp district: ‘The grumbling about big Amsterdam is not always justified’
Dutch want less complaining about housing, but own parking spots remain sacred
A majority of Dutch people support shortening legal objection procedures to accelerate housing construction, according to research by ASN Bank. However, many residents remain concerned about preservin...
Amsterdam ditches expensive offices for mega-office for 20,000 civil servants opposite Amstel Station
