Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam installs extra cameras around Red Light District due to ongoing nuisance
Trees to be removed from Zijlstraat due to falling shop values: 'This really affects me'
Three linden trees in Haarlem's Zijlstraat will be removed this Thursday after the municipality lost a lawsuit against a property owner. The legal ruling found that the trees obstructed the view of sh...
Prosecutors demand life sentence for Taghi's childhood friend for past murders
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 46-year-old Jaouad W. for his involvement in five murders committed between 2011 and 2014. Prosecutors argued that the crimes were...
Large group of youths brawling in Reinalda Park, Haarlem
A large group of youths engaged in a physical brawl at the Reinaldapark in Haarlem on Tuesday late afternoon. Police deployed multiple units to Leonard Springerlaan to restore order and end the distur...
UNHCR: Boat with 250 refugees from Bangladesh capsizes
A boat carrying approximately 250 refugees capsized during a journey from Bangladesh to Malaysia, according to the UNHCR. The passengers included Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, among who...
PVV threatens to vote against Faber's asylum laws in Senate
PVV Senator Alexander van Hattem has threatened to vote against asylum legislation proposed by his party colleague, Marjolein Faber, in the Dutch Senate. Van Hattem expressed dissatisfaction with the ...
Man in mobility scooter set on fire in Utrecht
A man with a disability was seriously injured after being set on fire while in his mobility scooter at Smaragdplein in Utrecht on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hospital, and pol...
Renault to lay off up to 20% of technical staff over next two years
Renault plans to lay off between 15% and 20% of its technical staff over the next two years. The French automaker aims to simplify its production processes through these workforce reductions.
Cabinet announces support package of up to 1 billion euros to mitigate impact of war
The Dutch cabinet will announce a support package of up to 1 billion euros on Monday to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran. The measures include an increase in the untaxed travel allowanc...
Booking.com silent on extent of hack, email addresses and phone numbers likely leaked
Booking.com is currently assessing the scale of a data hack that likely exposed user email addresses and phone numbers. The company is in contact with data protection authorities, though specific deta...
Tom Egbers makes EO documentary about World War II
Presenter Tom Egbers has created a documentary titled "De Brief" for broadcaster EO, focusing on the story of Jetty van Thijn, a woman who died during World War II. The documentary follows the 68-year...
Society architect Cees Dam (1932-2026) surrounded himself with fashion designers, actresses and models
Israel and Lebanon hold rare direct talks in US
Israel and Lebanon have commenced their first direct high-level talks since 1993 at the U.S. State Department in Washington. Ambassadors from both nations met to engage in rare diplomatic discussions ...
From fire safety to noise nuisance: Heemskerk FvD bombards council with questions about asylum seekers' center
The Heemskerk faction of the Forum for Democracy (FvD) has submitted a series of questions to the local government regarding plans for a new asylum seekers' center. The party's concerns include fire s...
Europe takes Trumpian measures to support steel industry
The European Commission is implementing quotas, import tariffs, and state aid to support the European steel industry. These protectionist measures mirror strategies previously used by the United State...
Research into chatbot use by companies and institutions
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) have launched a joint investigation into the use of chatbots in customer service. The study will examin...
Foreign ministers: Solution in Lebanon would help entire region
Foreign ministers from 17 countries, including the Netherlands, have urged Lebanon and Israel to utilize the current ceasefire opportunity to end their conflict. The joint statement warns that the ong...
Another crisis of confidence at Coornhert Lyceum: deputy principal suspended by Dunamare: 'I'm no longer allowed in the school, as if I'm some criminal'
Assistant principal Anja Schoots of the Coornhert Lyceum has been placed on administrative leave by the Dunamare school board following a period of ongoing tension. Schoots, who is now barred from ent...
Parking no longer free in Gein: "I'll have to pay, because I don't want that fine"
The neighborhood of Gein has become the final area in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to transition from free to paid parking this week. While some residents are unhappy with the new permit costs for multiple vehi...
