Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dutch Safety Board: Mental health care can already be improved
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) reports that individuals with severe mental illnesses often do not receive the care they need, despite the existing system having the capacity for improvement. The investi...
Rents to increase as of July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, many tenants will face an increase in their monthly rental prices. This change is expected to affect a significant portion of the rental market.
Ziggo Dome reprimands Louis Tomlinson after singer smokes joint on stage
Singer Louis Tomlinson was reprimanded by the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam after smoking a joint on stage during his concert on Monday night. The venue confirmed that the act violated their official regula...
Prosecution: Commute Singh's US murder sentence to life
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office has requested an Amsterdam court to convert the 56-year American prison sentence of 81-year-old Jaitsen Singh to life imprisonment in the Netherlands. Singh was co...
Moped rider's traffic violation leads to major drug bust
A 20-year-old moped rider was arrested in Amsterdam-West after a traffic stop for riding in the wrong direction led to the discovery of drugs and cash. A subsequent search of the suspect's home reveal...
PVV blames D66 for asylum law collapse after own policy U-turn
The PVV has blamed D66 for the failure of the emergency asylum measures law in the Dutch Senate on Tuesday. The legislation fell through after an amendment to decriminalize aid to undocumented immigra...
Red Cross relieved that illegality will not be criminalized
The Dutch Red Cross expressed relief after the Senate voted against a law that would have criminalized individuals staying in the country without valid residence papers. The organization stated that t...
Refugee Council calls rejection of criminalization a 'glimmer of hope'
The Dutch Senate has rejected a proposal to criminalize individuals residing in the country without valid residence papers. VluchtelingenWerk Nederland welcomed the decision, stating it prevents direc...
Nieuw-Vennep dancer Sophie van der Heide (26) wins TV show Project Dans 2026
Sophie van der Heide, a 26-year-old dance teacher from Nieuw-Vennep, has won the television competition Project Dans 2026. In the finale aired on April 20, she was awarded the title of 'Best all-round...
Van den Brink: Rejecting asylum laws a missed opportunity
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expressed disappointment after the Dutch Senate rejected a series of emergency asylum measures proposed by his predecessor. He now plans to pursue alternative legal ...
D66 senators want new bill for stricter asylum policy
Senators from the D66 and CDA parties in the Dutch Senate have called for a new legislative proposal to incorporate national adjustments to the European migration pact into Dutch law. This request fol...
Court: Van Zanen not allowed to limit PvdD protest to 10 people
The Hague court has ruled that Mayor Jan van Zanen was not permitted to restrict a 2024 demonstration by the Party for the Animals to only ten participants. The court determined that the mayor's decis...
Unique 1905 recording of the Wilhelmus discovered by chance in museum attic
The National Gramophone Museum discovered the oldest known recording of the Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus, which dates back to 1905. An expert found the rare wax cylinder recording by chance in...
Composer Mathilde Wantenaar wrote a mini-opera about curiosity: ‘It is something deeply human’
Foreign Ministry: increased risk of new earthquakes in Japan
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to travelers regarding an increased risk of powerful earthquakes in Japan, specifically in the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions. These seismic eve...
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Teenager charged with arson at London synagogue
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with arson following an attack on a synagogue in London. The incident follows a series of attacks on various Jewish sites in the British capital, leading to the impl...
Pope Leo commemorates predecessor Francis one year after death
Pope Leo commemorated the first anniversary of the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis. During the memorial, he expressed gratitude for Francis's significant legacy and contributions to both the Ca...
Oldest Osmonds member Alan dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of the legendary American singing group The Osmonds, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news to several American media outlets on Tuesday.