Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam City Council demands help for homeless mothers: 'These children deserve a shelter in our city'
Music association Soli hosts its own festival featuring well-known film and TV music
Music association Soli is hosting its own festival this Saturday afternoon in Santpoort-Noord. The event will feature members performing a wide variety of recognizable music from film and television.
ANWB: thirty roadside assistance patrols active in Europe this summer
The ANWB will deploy thirty roadside assistance workers across Europe from July 5 to August 30 to support Dutch vacationers experiencing vehicle breakdowns. These teams will be stationed in popular ho...
Stijn (10) on Oranje: 'Leave Memphis Depay behind in his hotel room'
Ten-year-old Stijn van Eerden from Bakkum shared his tactical advice for Dutch national football team coach Ronald Koeman. He suggested that striker Memphis Depay should be left out of the lineup, cri...
Pope urges safe and legal migration on Gran Canaria
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands to advocate for migrants arriving from Africa, emphasizing the need for safe and legal migration channels. During his visit, he spoke in defense of those seekin...
Review Bitch: canceled Lizzo acts tough, but her fifth album isn't exactly a comeback
Alderman Mbarki seeks talks with UvA over scrapping Yiddish studies: ‘Urgency is required’
Tallon Griekspoor loses in second round of Libéma Open after frustrating afternoon
Defending champion Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the second round of the Libéma Open in Rosmalen after a straight-sets loss to China's Zhizhen Zhang. The Dutch player, ranked significantly high...
Castricum has a new governing agreement and the executive board is finalized
The municipality of Castricum has reached a draft governing agreement and finalized the members of its new executive board. The board will feature representatives from Lokaal Vitaal, VVD, and D66, inc...
Alderman on massive cost increase for IJ bridge: I also had to swallow hard
Amsterdam Alderman Elise Moeskops expressed shock as the estimated cost for the new bridge over the IJ has risen from approximately –340 million to between –650 million and –850 million. During ...
Alderman on massive cost increase for bridge over the IJ: "I also had to swallow hard"
Amsterdam's Alderman for Mobility, Elise Moeskops, expressed shock over reports that the projected cost of the new bridge over the IJ has nearly tripled, potentially reaching 850 million euros. Origin...
No unanimous support for new team of aldermen in Zandvoort. Wiegmans will not live in Zandvoort
A new board of aldermen has officially started in Zandvoort following their appointment on Wednesday night. The three aldermen did not receive unanimous support from the municipal council, and one app...
Two-year prison sentence demanded for burying body of Surinamese Sherwin Peterhof (41) in Belgian cornfield
Second Chance Foundation in Amsterdam East faces closure in a week, to the dismay of the Party for the Animals: 'This is far from enough'
British investigation into Ryanair over high costs of travelling with children
The British competition authority is investigating Ryanair over its policy requiring at least one parent to pay for a seat to sit next to their child. The investigation focuses on the mandatory costs ...
Busy World Cup days barely increase hospitality revenue
Dutch catering entrepreneurs expect busy days during the World Cup, as 170 municipalities have permitted pubs and cafes to extend their opening hours. However, business owners anticipate that the incr...
Indian dal is now vegan comfort food: why traditional plant-based cuisines only become trendy when repackaged
Minister Sjoerdsma called to Parliament again today: what’s going on with the budget deal?
D66 Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is appearing before the Dutch House of Representatives today to explain a controversial budget deal regarding development aid. The minister faces criticism for orchestrat...
New health center at Hof van Jacob has room for new patients again: ‘Not just providing care, but connecting people’
A new health center, ZOED Boerhaavewijk, has opened at Hof van Jacob in Haarlem to address the local shortage of general practitioners. The facility provides capacity for 3,500 new patients and aims t...
Haarlem reaches new coalition agreement
Political parties PRO Haarlem, D66, and CDA have presented a new coalition agreement for Haarlem titled "Samen bouwen aan een sterk Haarlem." The plan prioritizes the construction of 12,000 affordable...