Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cabinet increases pressure on ten municipalities not complying with dispersal law
The Dutch cabinet is increasing pressure on ten municipalities to comply with the asylum dispersal law. These municipalities are currently failing to meet their obligations under the new legislative r...
Alexanderplein closed to traffic again after tram damages overhead lines
Alexanderplein in Amsterdam has been closed to traffic due to a broken tram overhead line that fell to the ground after being damaged by a tram's pantograph. As a result, several tram lines have had t...
Rutte: Europe and Canada now spending around 4 percent of GDP on defense
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that European member states and Canada are currently investing approximately 4 percent of their GDP in defense and security. He noted that these nations are on...
Professor wants more focus on nature in coastal reinforcement: Allow yourself to dream a little
Bregje van Wesenbeeck, a professor at TU Delft and director of Deltares, is advocating for a greater focus on nature when strengthening the Dutch coastline. She encourages integrating ecological consi...
New rescue attempt for black-tailed godwit: 35 areas and 35,000 hectares to save national bird from extinction
Dutch Minister of Nature Jaimi van Essen and seven provinces have launched a new conservation initiative to prevent the extinction of the black-tailed godwit. The project aims to restore 35,000 hectar...
An XXL frikandel and a beer at 7 a.m. and nobody bats an eye. Welcome to the 'deunontbijt' in Uitgeest
Early in the morning in Uitgeest, residents gathered at a local cafeteria to enjoy an unusual breakfast of snacks like XXL-frikandellen paired with beer. The event, known as a 'deunontbijt,' drew a la...
Corné Borst is alderman for housing, Ron Suanet will monitor the otter. This is how the Heemskerk executive board divides its tasks
The municipal council of Heemskerk has finalized the distribution of portfolios among its aldermen. Key appointments include Corné Borst as the alderman for housing and Ron Suanet taking responsibili...
Motorcycle sales rise significantly again: 'It's a practical means of transport'
New motorcycle sales in the Netherlands increased significantly in the first half of the year, with 14,062 units sold. This represents a growth of over 15 percent compared to the same period in the pr...
Zijlstraat, Cronjé and Kleverpark shopping areas partly excluded from higher parking rates: 'Benefits local economy'
The Haarlem city council has decided to exempt parking areas and garages in the Zijlstraat, Cronjé, and Kleverpark shopping districts from planned rate increases. The current 'stop and shop' rate of ...
In the Purmerend of Provence
As the summer travel season begins, the neighborhood is bustling with residents preparing for their vacations. The author reflects on the common social ritual of discussing upcoming holiday destinatio...
Ukraine attacks oil refinery deep inside Russia
Ukraine has conducted a drone attack on Russia's largest oil refinery located in the Omsk region. This strike marks one of the furthest targets hit from the Ukrainian border since the beginning of the...
Russian banks pressured to issue risky loans
A European intelligence report reviewed by Reuters indicates that Russian banks are under pressure to issue increasingly risky loans. This practice raises concerns about a potential explosive banking ...
Piet (92) has lived in his grandmother Maria's house since birth — one of two Marias on the street
Piet, a 92-year-old resident, has lived in his grandmother's house on the Julianakade in IJmuiden since he was born. The street is notable for its houses named after women, including three houses that...
Government did not want to buy Solvinity itself, company claims
Solvinity, the manager of the DigiD platform, approached the Dutch government with an offer to be acquired, but the government declined the proposal. Lawyers representing the company disclosed this in...
Truck overturned for hours due to sinkhole on Mosplein
A municipal garbage truck overturned at the Mosplein roundabout in Amsterdam around 9:30 a.m. after encountering a hole in the road. No one was injured, but specialized crews are currently working to ...
Supporters of the former Shah of Iran's son gather in The Hague
Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Malieveld and the House of Representatives in The Hague to demonstrate their support for Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi. Pahlavi, the son of the former S...
Nigerian killed during anti-immigration protests in South Africa
Two Nigerian citizens have been killed in South Africa during recent anti-immigration protests, with reports suggesting one of the victims was shot by police. The Nigerian government has formally requ...
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Volt EU: decide on European Security Council at NATO summit
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Reinier van Lanschot and a coalition of European colleagues are urging attendees of the upcoming NATO summit to establish a European Security Council. This prop...
Halving of subsidy threatens future of Greenport Duin- en Bollenstreek: 'Only in the Bollenstreek are we just scraping by'
The Greenport Duin- en Bollenstreek foundation is facing a significant budget cut, with subsidies nearly halving for 2026 and 2027. Consequently, the organization has warned that activities such as th...