Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
PSV Women break dominance of FC Twente and Ajax with first league title in club history
Will the cabinet be spared a new billion-euro claim? Not everyone to receive money in Box 3 affair
The Dutch government may avoid paying billions in compensation because individuals who did not object in time to the unlawful Box 3 wealth tax are likely ineligible for restitution. This development o...
Labour loses control of Welsh Parliament, Plaid Cymru wins
The Labour Party has lost control of the Welsh parliament for the first time since its establishment in 1999, ending over a century of political dominance in the region. The nationalist party Plaid Cy...
Hondius passengers and crew in Netherlands in home quarantine for six weeks
Dutch passengers and crew from the cruise ship Hondius will be required to undergo a six-week home quarantine upon their return to the Netherlands. The measure, announced by Health Minister Sophie Her...
Leendert de Ridder (Mees Kees): 'I feel like quite a boomer because I’m still on Facebook'
Actor and presenter Leendert de Ridder, known for his role as Mees Kees, discussed his health and lifestyle habits in a recent interview with Mezza magazine. He shared that he manages exercise-induced...
Griekspoor knocked out in Rome by Belgian Blockx
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Rome Masters tournament after losing in the second round to Alexander Blockx. The Belgian player secured victory in three sets with a fina...
LAKS receives 26,000 complaints on first day of final exams
The Dutch National Student Committee (LAKS) received approximately 26,000 complaints on the first day of national final exams. This volume of complaints is higher than the 21,000 reports received on t...
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for May 9, 10, and 11. According to a post on Truth Social, Trump claims both nations have agreed to th...
Exhibition on the role of illustrations in activism: ‘It’s a way to draw attention to something horrific’
When a child dies at Amsterdam UMC, families can say goodbye in this room: ‘It is important not to be in a cold space’
Training and watching the playoffs: this is what Malevy Leons' days look like now. 'I want OKC to win again. Sorry, LeBron'
Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons is focusing on training and watching the NBA playoffs after the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the play-in tournament. He noted that his contract terms a...
A gym full of greenery for final exams at Het Amsterdams Lyceum: ‘Plants won’t help you with a business economics problem’
88 new homes in Castricum likely a step closer; residents fear for quality of life: ‘Far too many people crammed together’
The Castricum municipal council is likely to approve the construction of 88 new homes on Koekoeksbloem despite strong opposition from local residents. Neighbors fear that the high-density project will...
Local asylum debate is a magnet for right-wing parties outdoing each other: ‘I was there before Lidewij’
Right-wing parties in the Netherlands are intensifying their involvement in local asylum debates, often using aggressive rhetoric to compete for influence. Following a recent firework bomb attack on a...
The most beautiful houseboat in the Netherlands is on the Nieuwe Prinsengracht
Houseboat Caatje 5, located on the Nieuwe Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, has been named Houseboat of the Year 2025. For the first time in the competition's history, all nominated vessels were based in Am...
'The best thing is that the name has been preserved.' Wilma Bril (87) emotional at reopening of legendary steakhouse Wilma & Albert’s after takeover
Wilma Bril attended the emotional reopening of her former steakhouse, Wilma & Albert’s, which has been modernized under new ownership while preserving its original name. The historic restaurant, fou...
Columnist, activist and opinion maker Karin Spaink dies at 68
Karin Spaink, a renowned Dutch columnist and activist, has passed away at the age of 68 after choosing euthanasia following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and cancer. Over her thirty-year caree...
Additional layoffs at Porsche as it pulls the plug on subsidiaries
Porsche is shutting down three of its subsidiaries, resulting in the elimination of 500 additional jobs at the German sports car manufacturer. The company is responding to declining sales and economic...
No short goal kicks like Ajax preaches, just run until you drop: Henk Spaan on tactics at the European top
Henk Spaan discusses the tactical differences between top European football clubs and the style practiced by Ajax, emphasizing physical effort over short goal kicks. In his weekly column, he provides ...
Foghorns, fireworks and smoke at the christening of new trawler Annie Hillina as Bloom protest group leaves early
The Dutch fishing industry celebrated the christening of the KW-170 'Annie Hillina' in IJmuiden, marking the first new Dutch freezer trawler commissioned since 2000. The event featured fireworks and s...