Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Last weekend to file taxes: risk of fine after May 1st
The deadline for filing income tax returns in the Netherlands is May 1st, making this the final weekend for taxpayers to submit their information. Those who cannot meet the deadline should request an ...
Toos & Henk - April 25
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The feature is published every day from Monday to Saturday.
Ben makes cancelling deceased husband's phone line painful for widow
After her husband Sjaak passed away in 2022, Wil Voorn initially kept his mobile subscription for personal reasons, but she is now facing difficulties trying to cancel it. The telecom provider Ben has...
VVD fits well in new Heemskerk executive, but Jan Geert Bakker ruined his own chances
The new governing coalition in Heemskerk is expected to lean right, yet the VVD party will be excluded despite its ideological alignment. Explorer Karen Heerschop's findings suggest that past actions ...
No mercy for sidewalks taped off weeks before King's Day: ‘Spray it all away’
A poll reveals that ninety percent of respondents dislike the practice of claiming flea market spots for King's Day weeks in advance using tape and paint. Residents expressed frustration over the pree...
Beverwijk has a dubious reputation, and a fatal robbery doesn’t help: How unsafe is the city really?
A fatal robbery at a gold office in Beverwijk has sparked a debate regarding the city's safety and reputation. Although such lethal incidents are rare, the event has shocked residents and prompted a r...
Local real estate agents on housing market trends
Real estate agents report a slight cooling of the housing market across various regions in recent months. However, demand for affordable, ready-to-move-in single-family homes remains high, with buyers...
It is time to break free from American tech companies, says this Amsterdam company
Irish cartel boss Danny Kinahan, arrested after years, has a large network in the Netherlands
De Kleine Bes serves simple, somewhat rustic vegetarian dishes at a fair price (7+)
Domestic violence in Haarlem rises for second year in a row
The number of households in Haarlem reporting domestic violence to Veilig Thuis rose for the second consecutive year, with 840 cases recorded last year. A majority of these reported incidents involved...
'Eradicating malaria is no longer a dream': WHO approves first medicine for babies
The World Health Organization has approved the first malaria medication specifically developed for newborns and infants weighing between 2 and 5 kilograms. This announcement was made ahead of World Ma...
Summit on phasing out fossil fuels begins in Colombia
Colombia and the Netherlands have launched the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The six-day event features 56 participating countries that together ...
Deaths in Gaza in Israeli strikes, including police officers
At least twelve people, including six police officers, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Friday according to local authorities. The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict in the region.
Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty
The U.S. Department of Justice aims to expand the federal death penalty and authorize execution methods including firing squads, electrocution, and gas suffocation. This initiative aligns with Preside...
House fire on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden quickly under control
A small fire broke out in the windowsill of a house on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden on Friday evening. Emergency services quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported.
Bilal Wahib to become a father for the first time: 'Last birthday with the two of us'
Singer and actor Bilal Wahib and his fiancée Sophie Keizer have announced they are expecting their first child. The news follows the couple's announcement earlier this year that they are planning to ...
Halsema closes Slotervaart youth center for six months after multiple explosions
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a youth center in Slotervaart for six months following two explosions in April. The decision aims to restore public safety and allow for a poli...
Youth center in Nieuw-West ordered to close for six months after two explosions in a week
