Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Government aims to reduce US dependency, opts for German cloud platform
The Dutch government has partnered with the German cloud platform STACKIT to reduce its reliance on American technology companies. This initiative aims to make it easier for government organizations t...
Maaike van der Plas is deathly afraid of spiders, but as a neurologist she has a cabinet full of them
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas recounts starting her first professional role in October 2025, where she prioritized workplace integration by forgoing initial vacation time. Despite her severe fear of...
Rare first edition of Anne Frank's diary found in thrift store
A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was recently discovered in a thrift store in Eemnes. Well-preserved copies of this initial printing are highly valuable and can be wort...
Cabinet reverses income support cuts for the poor again
The Dutch government has reversed a planned €30 million cut to income support following a request from the House of Representatives. Political parties argued that municipalities must continue active...
FNV Tata votes on new collective labor agreement: 'Green with a red border around it'
FNV union members at Tata Steel have voted in favor of a new collective labor agreement during meetings held on Thursday morning. Despite the majority approval of the proposal, many employees expresse...
The horses of friends Julia (17) and Reza (20) have known each other longer than they have: ‘When you're on a horse, you have different conversations’
Julia Landzaat and Reza van Osnabrugge, two young friends from Heemstede and Hoofddorp, discuss how their shared passion for horse riding has strengthened their bond. They reflect on the fact that the...
Meta removes accounts of queer organizations: ‘This feels like erasure of our community’
Ambulance arrived nearly three hours late for man (31) with heart attack: GP delay caused extra damage
A 31-year-old man from Maasgouw suffered permanent heart damage after a general practitioner failed to respond promptly to his symptoms, delaying treatment by nearly three hours. The court in Roermond...
Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount's billion-dollar deal
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a $110 billion merger deal between Paramount and Skydance. The resulting media giant will own numerous American television channels and a vast library...
From ignored to embraced: will the minority cabinet now also look to GroenLinks-PvdA for support?
The Dutch minority cabinet is beginning to engage more with the left-wing GroenLinks-PvdA opposition after previously favoring right-wing partners. This shift is highlighted by the cabinet's recent ad...
Grand dinner with King and foreign diplomats at Royal Palace Amsterdam tonight
King Willem-Alexander is hosting an annual dinner for the diplomatic corps tonight at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The event aims to strengthen international relations and features a t...
Ruben van der Meer used 200,000 in savings to make crime comedy ‘Bad Slippers’, now top 3 on Prime: ‘We didn’t want to make any deals’
Charlotte Köhler Prize awarded to dancer Denden Karadeniz and visual artist Afra Eisma
Hillegom board installed: young faces and fresh energy. ‘I’ve been able to turn my hobby into my job’
Hillegom has inaugurated a new municipal executive, featuring one of the youngest groups of aldermen in the Netherlands. The installation occurred on Wednesday evening during the presentation of the t...
Second booklet from Santpoort Foundation features special places. ‘We started with the gems you might walk right past’
Stichting Santpoort has released a second booklet titled 'Meer Thuis in Santpoort' to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The publication highlights historically significant buildings, objects, and landsc...
Beach houses delayed by sand nourishment in Heemskerk, but: 'We see only benefits'
The installation of beach houses in Heemskerk is being delayed due to a sand replenishment project managed by Rijkswaterstaat and the local municipality. Hans Adrichem, chairman of the Heemskerck beac...
Melkweg cancels German DJ Avaion performance following abuse allegations
The Melkweg venue in Amsterdam has canceled a scheduled performance by German DJ Avaion following allegations of abuse made by his former partner. The show, which was set to take place this coming Wed...
Restaurant reopens after rat infestation, but owner puts business up for sale: Done with this place
A restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam has reopened after being shut down by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) due to a rat infestation. Despite the reopening, the owner has...
Man killed in gold exchange office is branch manager, CEO reacts: ‘Darkest day in our 40-year history’
The branch manager of a recently opened Goudwisselkantoor in Beverwijk was killed during a violent robbery on Wednesday. The company's leadership expressed deep sorrow, describing the incident as the ...
Garden of Haarlem Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary
The Garden of Haarlem Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The organization has reached this milestone after three decades of activity in the city.