Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Stricter EU rules for meat substitute labels: 'steak' only for real meat
The European Parliament has approved new regulations to ensure that terms like steak, chicken breast, and bacon are used exclusively for animal-based products. These rules aim to create clearer labeli...
Saints & Stars sought court order to ban communication between journalists and Labor Inspectorate over investigation
Tax Authority unnecessarily burdens people with excessive assessments
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is overcharging individuals who fail to file tax returns by overestimating their income in automatic assessments. This practice results in unfairly high tax bi...
Domestic violence increases during Dutch national team matches; imaginary sticker book aims to raise awareness
The National Network Care and Justice has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the increase in domestic violence incidents that occur when the Dutch national football team plays. The initiativ...
Tom Holland hints he is married to Zendaya: 'Everyone was there'
British actor Tom Holland has hinted at a potential secret marriage to Zendaya following their engagement earlier this year. The actor’s comments have fueled long-standing rumors that the couple may...
Exhibition in IJmuiden forces passers-by to stop: Violence against women is common
The "Femicide" exhibition on Plein 1945 in IJmuiden highlights the issue of fatal partner violence, which claims a woman's life every eight days in the Netherlands. The display features stories of the...
Heemstede honors musical connector Joop van Goozen with Silver Merlet Pin
Mayor Falgun Binnendijk awarded the Silver Merletspeld to Joop van Goozen last Sunday for his exceptional dedication to the cultural life of Heemstede. The distinction honors Van Goozen's many years o...
The real cause for celebration is when we start exercising more ourselves
The Netherlands is preparing for the World Cup with widespread orange-themed celebrations and national enthusiasm. The article notes that while fans are eager to cheer for the national team, there is ...
Coach and exercise physiologist Verheijen questions Koeman's decision: 'Dutch team’s day off bad news for Depay and Kluivert'
Fitness expert Raymond Verheijen has criticized Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman for canceling a scheduled training session during the 2026 World Cup. Verheijen argues that the unexpected day off is de...
Karremans questions Tesla's claim, but without consequences
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans expressed doubts regarding Tesla's safety claims but clarified that the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) was not misled. The RDW's assessment process...
First phase of new Ebola vaccine trials possible next month
Vaccine developers are expected to begin the first clinical trial phase for new Ebola vaccines as early as July. These vaccines target the specific variant currently circulating in the Democratic Repu...
Tallon Griekspoor immediately knocked out on Halle grass
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of the grass-court tournament in Halle, Germany. He lost in three sets to Japan's Sho Shimabukuro, who is ranked 97th in the wor...
Gas storage now almost half of required winter level
Energy Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announced that Dutch gas reserves have reached approximately half the capacity needed for a typical winter. She confirmed that the process of filling the reservo...
Far fewer metros and World Pride: Busy and disruptive summer for public transport
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB has announced major service disruptions this summer due to extensive maintenance on metro and tram lines from July 4 to August 16. Travel times are expected t...
Significant damage in collision between ambulance and car in Lijnden
A car and an ambulance collided on the N232 in Lijnden on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported in the accident, which occurred on the Schiphol...
Yeşilgöz asks ministries to take military information offline
Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz has requested two ministries to remove sensitive information regarding military infrastructure from public online sources. This action follows reports that precise lo...
Suspects held for Amsterdam explosion are injured Naoufal T. (24) and Yassine B. (25)
Two Amsterdam residents, Naoufal T. and Yassine B., remain in pretrial detention after being seriously injured in a devastating explosion in Amsterdam on Thursday night. The two suspects are currently...
Dutch fan in red and white following Denmark: ‘The most entertaining team of the tournament’
In 1986, Dutch football fan Teun Beets decided to support Denmark during the World Cup in Mexico because the Netherlands had failed to qualify. He chose to cheer for the Danish team as he considered t...
Candidate aldermen for new Haarlemmermeer administration announced: Fouad Sidali (CDA) and newcomers from PRO and Forza!
A new coalition involving five political parties has reached a draft agreement to govern the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. The candidate aldermen for the upcoming administration have been announced,...
