Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
GPs sound alarm over vaping: Politicians must help protect the youth
Amsterdam general practitioners and healthcare providers have urged the city council to implement stricter measures to protect young people from vaping addiction. The groups are calling for expanded s...
Velsen applies for provincial exemption for De Elta asylum center, first step towards environmental permit
The municipality of Velsen is applying for a provincial exemption to build an asylum seekers' center, De Elta, on land currently designated as a protected landscape. If approved, this step will enable...
Kylie Jenner sued by former housekeeper for hostile work environment
Kylie Jenner is facing a lawsuit from former housekeeper Angelica Vazquez, who alleges she experienced persistent harassment and discrimination from other staff members. The filing claims that Jenner ...
Huge damage after overnight ATM bombing in Haarlem, nearby homes evacuated
An ATM explosion in Haarlem's Santpoorterstraat early Thursday morning caused extensive damage to surrounding buildings and forced the evacuation of three nearby homes. No injuries were reported, but ...
Housing market picks up: more sales, but prices remain high
The Dutch housing market saw an increase in home sales in March, indicating more movement in the sector compared to previous months. While house prices remain high, the rate of increase has begun to s...
Milan Zonneveld (22) returns to Telstar with Sparta: from Tata Steel to Eredivisie striker in one year. ‘They want to beat me too’
Milan Zonneveld will return to face his former club Telstar on Wednesday as a Sparta striker, marking a rapid rise from working at Tata Steel to playing in the Eredivisie within one year. The 22-year-...
'Unique' first edition of Anne Frank's diary surfaces in Gooi thrift store
A rare 1947 first edition of Anne Frank's diary, Het Achterhuis, was discovered by a volunteer at a thrift store in Eemnes. The book, one of only 3,000 initially printed, is in good condition and will...
Smokers no longer welcome on parts of Zandvoort beach, but no official ban in place
The municipality of Zandvoort has established three voluntary smoke-free zones on its beaches for the current season. While signs have been installed to mark these areas, the initiative is a pilot pro...
New flexible housing in Castricum a step closer, but numbers still unclear
The municipality of Castricum is planning to build flexible housing at new sites on Oosterzijweg in Limmen and Boschweg in Akersloot. While the projects are moving forward, the exact number of homes t...
More clarity on Energy Port construction expected in autumn
There will be no clarity regarding the construction of the Energy Port along the North Sea Canal until this autumn. Currently, it remains uncertain when or if work on the project can continue.
Utrecht Mayor: we won't leave it at that
Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma has criticized the announced freeze on new power grid connections, calling it a 'bitter pill.' She expressed her dissatisfaction on social media, stating that the city wou...
Amstelpark exhibition asks: who actually decides if a non-native species is invasive?
NSB leader Mussert was vain and naive, new biography shows
On display at KunstRAI – these galleries without owners show art in total freedom
Niek and Jacqueline manage paradise on earth in Weesp: ‘This is our living business card’
Police intervene again at Loosdrecht asylum center protest
The mobile unit of the Dutch police intervened during a protest against an asylum seeker center in Loosdrecht. At least two individuals were arrested for public violence, and further arrests may follo...
Man dies in Hoensbroek stabbing
A man has died following a stabbing incident in Hoensbroek, Limburg. Local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal event.
Major fire at thrift store in Sevenum
A large fire has broken out in a thrift store on Maasbreeseweg in the center of Sevenum, Limburg. Local safety authorities are monitoring the situation as the blaze continues in the village.
Pakistan thanks Trump for willingness to extend ceasefire
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for his support in extending a ceasefire with Iran. Sharif shared his hope that both nations will continue to...
British Parliament backs lifetime smoking ban for generations
The British parliament has approved a lifelong smoking ban for anyone born after 2008, effectively making it illegal for younger generations to ever purchase tobacco products. This measure aims to cre...