Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Brahim Abid declines Nieuw-West chairmanship, PRO back to the drawing board
Germany sends naval ships to Hormuz for possible mission
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that two naval vessels are currently traveling through the Suez Canal toward the Strait of Hormuz for a potential mission. The statement was made duri...
Schiphol warns of long queues this summer: 'The current situation is unsustainable'
Schiphol Airport is warning travelers of long queues this summer caused by technical issues with the new Entry/Exit System (EES). The airport described the current situation as unsustainable, noting t...
Heat strikes: up to 33 degrees, but also a chance of rain and thunderstorms
A period of intense heat is set to begin on Thursday, with temperatures reaching up to 33 degrees in the south of the Netherlands. While the day will be mostly sunny with little wind, there is a later...
WMO: Warming hits Africa hard, glaciers almost gone
The World Meteorological Organization reports that climate change impacts, including severe floods and droughts, affected over 13 million people in Africa last year and caused more than 3,000 deaths. ...
Heritage of the Week | Layering beneath Waterlooplein
A new architectural model displayed in the Stopera aims to showcase the historical transformation of Amsterdam's Waterlooplein. The project helps visitors visualize the area's rich heritage and past a...
Street harassment reporting point under fire shortly after launch: 'Hard to find, laughable first question'
A newly launched reporting point for street intimidation in Haarlem is facing criticism from local council members shortly after its opening. Critics highlight the platform's poor visibility and a con...
Information session on future Geesterweg-Prinses Beatrixlaan roundabout in Uitgeest
The municipality of Uitgeest is organizing a public walk-in meeting regarding the construction of a new roundabout at the Geesterweg-Prinses Beatrixlaan intersection. The infrastructure project is sch...
English constituency elects MP with potentially major consequences
A by-election is currently underway in an English district located between Manchester and Liverpool to elect a new Member of Parliament. The election is drawing significant attention due to the involv...
IJmuiden anniversary year prominent at port festival
The upcoming Havenfestival in IJmuiden will prominently feature celebrations for the town's 150th anniversary. This jubilee year serves as a central theme for the festival's activities and events.
Netherlands fills gaps in European defense following US withdrawals
The Netherlands has pledged to fill gaps in European defense caused by the withdrawal of previously promised United States troops. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz confirmed the commitment to provide...
Netherlands fills gaps in European defense due to US cancellations
The Netherlands has pledged to fill defense gaps in Europe following the withdrawal of previously promised support from the United States. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated that the Dutch gover...
US pleased many member states increasing NATO contributions
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed satisfaction that many NATO member states have increased their military contributions. Hegseth made the comments in Brussels during a meeting of defense ...
Banned rat poison easily ordered online
Highly toxic rodenticides are easily accessible online despite regulations restricting their use to certified professionals only. These substances are banned for public sale due to their extreme toxic...
Rapper Lil Nas X on bipolar disorder: 'Felt like I've known for years'
American rapper Lil Nas X revealed in an Instagram video that he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a condition he suspected he had for years. The diagnosis followed an incident last year in wh...
Hundreds of thousands of viewers for Flemish quizzers unknown to Dutch audiences
Called off by your boss due to bad weather? You are still entitled to pay
The article discusses the legal rights of hospitality workers in the Netherlands who are employed on zero-hour contracts. It explains that these on-call workers are often entitled to pay even when shi...
COA: asylum reception remains overburdened, striving for stable housing
The Dutch Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) reports that the asylum system remains overloaded and heavily dependent on emergency locations. To address these challenges, the agen...
Heat plan active, stay cool
A heat plan has been activated in Amsterdam as extremely high temperatures are expected over the coming days. The announcement provides safety tips to help residents stay cool during the sweltering we...
HRW: US government terrorized communities in Minnesota
Human Rights Watch reports that U.S. immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota earlier this year created a human rights crisis. The organization alleges that thousands of federal agents terrorized ...