Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Old American restaurant demolished, squatters leave: "On to something better"
A former American restaurant in Amsterdam was demolished after being occupied by squatters for several years. While neighbors expressed relief, a permit has been filed to potentially replace the build...
Groceries getting more expensive, cabinet promises to 'look into it'
The Dutch cabinet is reviewing whether citizens can still afford groceries following warnings from supermarkets about impending significant price increases. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen stated that t...
Til not suspended for first World Cup match after red card
Dutch midfielder Guus Til will be available for the Netherlands' first World Cup group match against Japan this Sunday. Despite receiving a red card during a friendly match against Uzbekistan, the KNV...
Man kicked in head and left unconscious near Arena: police release images of suspects
GroenLinks-PvdA renamed PRO, but Markuszower Group not DNA: here is why
The GroenLinks-PvdA merger party has officially changed its name to Progressief Nederland (PRO) in the Dutch House of Representatives as of Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Gidi Markuszower's request to ...
Judith Jacobs of D66 Heemstede wants to be approachable for residents: 'I take the time for that'
Judith Jacobs, a new D66 council member in Heemstede, emphasizes her commitment to being approachable and taking time for local residents. She is one of five new female members joining the municipal c...
Adnane (22) from Gouda missing, last seen in Utrecht
Adnane, a 22-year-old man from Gouda, has been missing since Sunday and was last seen in Utrecht. There are significant concerns for his safety because he has an intellectual disability and functions ...
MPs: label abuse chat groups as organized crime
Dutch Members of Parliament are calling for participation in private chat groups that share sexual abuse imagery to be classified as organized crime to allow for tougher penalties. Justice Minister Da...
To keep the Earth habitable, we must work much less, says French star economist Piketty
French economist Thomas Piketty and his co-authors argue that global inequality and climate change can be resolved by 2100 through a significant overhaul of the world economy. Their proposed model sug...
Summer Holiday Photo Contest organizers ready for the best photos
The Village Photographer of Heemskerk and Cultuurhuis Heemskerk are organizing a summer vacation photo contest. Winning entries will be displayed in an exhibition held at the Rose Garden of Slot Assum...
Group of countries takes measures against West Bank settlers
A group of Western nations, including France, Canada, and the United Kingdom, have announced sanctions against extremist settlers on the occupied West Bank. These measures target individuals and organ...
Italian painting worth half a million more after error: 8 was actually a 3 in the date
An Italian painting's value increased by half a million euros after restoration in Switzerland revealed it was 500 years older than previously believed. The age was corrected when a digit in the year ...
Court slams Amsterdam in dismissal case, enforcement officer allowed to return
Dutch lawsuit against Snapchat over addictive app design
The Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has launched a collective lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands. The foundation alleges that the platform utilizes an addictive design and unlawful...
Living Mesh, portraits of wise over-80s in Photo Gallery De Gang
The Bijbels Museum is presenting the exhibition "WIJS!" at Fotogalerie De Gang, featuring portraits of sixteen individuals over the age of 80. The project uses photography by Ilvy Njiokiktjien and per...
EU wants entry ban for every Russian who served in military since start of war
The European Commission's proposal for a 21st sanctions package includes an entry ban for any Russian citizen who has served in the military since the invasion of Ukraine. Commission President Ursula ...
EU asylum applications down again from previous year
The European Union Agency for Asylum reported a decrease in asylum applications for the second consecutive year in 2025. This trend marks the lowest level of asylum requests recorded since 2021.
Four-year sentence demanded for former police officer for rape of 17-year-old girl
Prosecutors have demanded a four-year prison sentence for two men, including a former police officer, for the rape of a 17-year-old girl in Nieuwegein in October 2023. One of the suspects, 45-year-old...
Seven deceased youths commemorated at ZIKOS report presentation
Jason Bhugwandass presented his report 'Eenzaam gestorven' at Nieuwspoort, commemorating seven young people who died after being placed in ZIKOS intensive youth care units. The report follows his prev...
Suspects confess to attack on Rotterdam synagogue
Four suspects have confessed to their involvement in a March 13 attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam during a preliminary court hearing. The defendants claim they were unaware the target was a religious...