Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How terrace mecca Paris added thousands more terraces in recent years: ‘It is a kind of microcosm of France’
Student Sheovan Deira (31) came to the Netherlands to study. She earns 2,749 euros: ‘I work hard and work long hours’
Bistro influences, André Hazes on the wall and a touch of New York: De Baanderij opens in former IJ-kantine at NDSM
Residents in this village-like part of Amsterdam refuse to move for demolition: ‘I’m only leaving in a wooden coffin’
ICC Chief Prosecutor suspended over alleged sexual misconduct
Karim Khan, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, has been officially suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct. The suspension was announced on Monday by an ICC oversig...
Borneokade residents disappointed after meeting on swimming pier: "Hoped for more perspective"
More than a hundred residents of Amsterdam-Oost attended an information meeting regarding the shortening of a popular swimming pier at Borneokade following a Council of State ruling. District administ...
Nature organizations warn of decline in freshwater nature
Nature organizations WWF-NL, SoortenNL, and Sovon report that the recovery of freshwater nature in the Netherlands has stalled or reversed. According to the latest Living Planet Report, biodiversity i...
Possible arson at shelter for minor asylum seekers
A fire broke out at a shelter for minor asylum seekers in Cadier en Keer, Limburg, on Monday evening. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson and have arrested one suspect.
Full house at Borneokade swimming jetty information meeting: 'Those fifty meters are staying'
Samuel Welten wins Buma Award for Echte Liefde Is Te Koop
New Jason Bhugwandass report: lack of recognition and aftercare
A new report by Jason Bhugwandass states that many young people who experienced abuses in closed youth care still lack necessary recognition, aftercare, and financial support. Bhugwandass argues that ...
UN report: Ocean health is in serious danger
The United Nations' World Ocean Assessment report warns that the health of the world's oceans is in serious danger. The study identifies climate change, pollution, overfishing, and biodiversity loss a...
Italy investigates Israeli minister over handling of flotilla
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding the treatment of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists were inter...
Brazen company charges customers ‘hefty fee’ to access their own data, but it’s illegal
A Netherlands-based international company has stopped illegally charging customers a fee to access their personal data following intervention from the Dutch Data Protection Authority. The regulatory b...
After 77 years, Cécémel to be renamed Chocomel in Belgium as well
FrieslandCampina is rebranding its chocolate milk brand Cécémel to Chocomel in Belgium after 77 years. The change will align the Belgian product's name with the branding used in the Netherlands sinc...
Mayor installs cameras in Waterschapstraat due to 'concrete threat'
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of security cameras in and around Waterschapstraat in Amsterdam-Osdorp due to a concrete threat of public order disruption. The decision follows police...
Protests across France over Lyhanna's death
Protests have erupted across France following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna and subsequent revelations of failures within the judicial system. Demonstrators are expressing outrage that the suspect...
Pope speaks with abuse victims about preventing further suffering
Pope Leo met with victims of clergy abuse in Spain to discuss their proposals for preventing future incidents within the Catholic Church. The Vatican press agency reported that the Pope took their sug...
Yasmine Bentoumya new group leader of PRO
Yasmine Bentoumya has been unanimously elected as the new floor leader for the PRO party in the Amsterdam city council, succeeding Zita Pels. Pels is stepping down from the leadership role to serve as...
Apple gives parents more control over children's iPhones and improves Siri
Apple has announced new features for iPhones that provide parents with increased control over their children's device usage and communication. The company is also significantly upgrading Siri, althoug...