Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Heated final debate ahead of vote on asylum seeker return scheme
Members of the European Parliament held a final debate on Tuesday regarding new EU rules for returning rejected asylum seekers. The Parliament is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on the regulation, whic...
'They still have a little while,' Aisha Dutrieux notes contentedly at her daughter’s 8th-grade sleepover
Aisha Dutrieux organized a festive sleepover for her daughter to celebrate her birthday and her departure from primary school. The event included tipi tents, craft activities, and chocolate fondue as ...
Jenna (10) spat on over face mask, but life-threatening without: ‘Reactions sometimes so aggressive’
Vivienne and her 10-year-old daughter Jenna, who is seriously ill, continue to face verbal and physical abuse from the public for wearing face masks. Despite the life-threatening risks they face from ...
In Toy Story 5, beloved toys fear the arrival of big tech in the playroom
Vulnerable elderly brighten up at Oppeppersclub: "Parties? There are too few of those"
The Oppeppersclub in the Haarlem region provides vulnerable elderly individuals with personalized day activities and social events to improve their quality of life. Organizers from care center Kenneme...
Nitrogen plans leaked: fewer cows and stricter measures near nature reserves
The Dutch government plans to implement stricter nitrogen regulations requiring livestock farms within one kilometer of major nature reserves to significantly downsize. This measure aims to address na...
Free shingles vaccine for thousands more seniors: Parliament wants expansion
The Dutch House of Representatives is moving to expand the free shingles vaccination program starting next year to include residents of nursing homes. Supported by the 50Plus party and various elderly...
Deaths reported after new Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least four people and wounded several others in the Nabatieh region. The state news agency NNA reported that the attacks targeted vehicles in m...
House majority: Fly flags on government buildings for Keti Koti
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has passed a motion requesting that flags be flown on national government buildings during Keti Koti on July 1st. The proposal, supported by D66, Chris...
Fred sits with Heemskerk flag at Oranje match in the US: ‘In the stadium they checked if it was a radical political statement’
Heemskerk resident Fred Roest brought his village flag to the Netherlands national football team's match against Japan in the United States. Stadium security thoroughly inspected the banner to confirm...
Six people aged 15 to 30 arrested in bank helpdesk fraud investigation
Singer Hannah Mae and guitarist Rowdy Prins split after ten years
Dutch singer Hannah Mae and her partner Rowdy Prins have separated after ten years together. Despite the end of their relationship, the pair will continue to work together as Prins remains the guitari...
Finn Mulder (18) signs first professional contract with Telstar. Talented goalkeeper signs for three years
Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Finn Mulder has signed his first professional contract with Telstar, committing to the club for the next three years. A native of Beverwijk, Mulder previously served as th...
Borrowing instead of buying at Dille & Kamille: ‘We are implementing a different way of consuming’
The retail chain Dille & Kamille is launching a new initiative that allows customers to borrow household items, such as pasta machines, instead of purchasing them. This service is intended to promote ...
Halsema pulls plug on municipal election polls: ‘Not part of research bureau’s core tasks’
More Haarlem residents unable to work for second year in a row, highest number since 2017
The number of Haarlem residents receiving disability benefits has risen for the second year in a row, reaching its highest point since 2017. This increase was identified in recent data released by Sta...
Beverwijk summer school fails to get off the ground due to lack of clarity over responsibilities
The planned summer school in Beverwijk will not take place this year due to ongoing delays and a lack of clarity regarding organizational responsibilities. Despite years of preparation and available f...
Aruba's Prime Minister surprises with announcement of departure
Aruban Prime Minister Mike Eman has announced he will step down on January 1, 2027, to hand over leadership to a new generation. The announcement by the leader of the Arubaanse Volkspartij (AVP) has b...
G7 aims to contain Ebola with better travel rules, vaccines, and tests
G7 leaders and partner nations have agreed to coordinate travel regulations for regions affected by Ebola to curb the virus's spread. Following a meeting in Évian, France, the countries also committe...
SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable company
SpaceX's market valuation has briefly surpassed both Amazon and Microsoft, making Elon Musk's aerospace company one of the five most valuable firms in the world. The company is currently engaged in a ...