Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Social Impact Team to be permanent advisor in next pandemic
The Dutch government will include a Social Impact Team (MIT) as a permanent advisor in future pandemic responses to evaluate the social consequences of measures like lockdowns. This new structure, det...
Part of Parliament remains critical of women's health plan
Several Dutch political parties have expressed criticism towards Minister Sophie Hermans' plan to improve women's health, which was detailed on Thursday. Opponents argue that the initiative lacks suff...
Keti Koti in Heemskerk and Beverwijk: commemorating, celebrating and connecting around slavery history
On July 1, the Netherlands celebrates Keti Koti to commemorate the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles in 1863. The day serves as both a remembrance of ancestral suffering and a ce...
These are the nominees for the Poelifinarios, the most important cabaret awards
Major search in IJmuiden for two drowning victims, one rescued: 'Considering all scenarios'
A large search operation for a missing swimmer took place in IJmuiden aan Zee on Wednesday evening. While one person was rescued after entering the water during the operation, the original individual ...
Travel advice for seven countries in the Middle East updated
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advice for seven Middle Eastern countries following a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. While travel is now large...
Mylou and Simone look back on five years of Theater de Liefde: 'There is even a waiting list of nearly fifty volunteers'
Theater de Liefde in Haarlem is celebrating its fifth anniversary after establishing itself as a popular venue for cabaret, music, and performing arts. Founders Mylou Frencken and Simone Lensink refle...
Death toll in Venezuela rises after earthquakes
The death toll in Venezuela has risen to at least 164 following a series of severe earthquakes. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the updated figures as authorities continue to assess the i...
Defense and unions want 6.5 percent pay raise from September 1
The Dutch Ministry of Defense and labor unions have reached an agreement to increase the salaries of defense personnel by 6.5 percent starting September 1. The deal also includes an additional 2 perce...
PRO refuses to choose between preservation and disappearance of Moerdijk
Progressive Netherlands (PRO) MP Ani Zalinyan declined to take a definitive stance on the future of Moerdijk during a parliamentary debate, calling the choice between preservation or removal too simpl...
End to unwanted calls: companies may only call with permission
Starting July 1st, companies will only be permitted to call consumers and small businesses if they have given prior consent. This regulation, enforced by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets ...
Gelderland sticks to 500-meter nitrogen zones
The Gelderland provincial government is maintaining 500-meter nitrogen reduction zones around the Veluwe and other vulnerable nature areas. Within these zones, new livestock farms are banned and exist...
Flattering Trump reaches a new level: Rutte pulls another trick out of his hat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Donald Trump at the White House, employing a strategy of flattery combined with diplomatic firmness. The encounter highlighted Rutte's efforts to maintain a ...
Polish PM calls for respect after WWII row with Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for mutual respect between Poland and Ukraine during a conference on Ukraine's recovery in Gdańsk. The statement follows a diplomatic dispute over World War I...
Queen Máxima opens anniversary North Sea Jazz Festival
Queen Máxima will officially open the 50th anniversary edition of the NN North Sea Jazz Festival at Rotterdam Ahoy on Friday, July 10. The event commemorates half a century since the festival's first...
At the table for a five-course dinner from the food forest: ‘Many leaves are edible too, so tonight we are serving blackcurrant leaf sorbet’
One month until WorldPride Amsterdam: what you shouldn't miss
Amsterdam will host WorldPride for the first time this summer, featuring two weeks of international LGBTQ+ celebrations. The extensive event program includes a massive boat parade, outdoor cinema, con...
EU disburses first €3.2 billion of loan to Ukraine
The European Union has disbursed the first 3.2 billion euros of a planned 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the transfer during a recovery c...
Lisa Ostermann, Sarah Janneh and Ruud Smulders in the running for Poelifinario
Lisa Ostermann, Ruud Smulders, and Sarah Janneh have been nominated for the VSCD Cabaret Awards, specifically the Poelifinario. These performers are among the top contenders for the prestigious Dutch ...
Telstar's first friendly cancelled due to heat; team will still train
Telstar's scheduled friendly match against Helmond Sport this Saturday has been cancelled due to extreme heat. Despite the cancellation, head coach Henk Brugge confirmed that the team will still condu...