Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Minister Sjoerdsma welcome in China for trade mission despite sanctions list
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma will lead a trade mission to China after receiving confirmation that he is welcome despite being on a Chinese sanctions list. The visit was confirmed following a discus...
The blueprint for a Greater Israel
The article discusses the expansion of Israeli military operations from Gaza and the West Bank into Lebanon, suggesting a broader strategy for territorial gain. It draws parallels between the tactics ...
Four boys prosecuted for attacks on De Pizzabakkers – but the mastermind remains out of reach
99 names: Duinrust auditorium falls silent during impressive tribute at Jewish monument in Beverwijk
A memorial ceremony was held at the Jewish Name Monument at Duinrust cemetery in Beverwijk to honor Holocaust victims. During the tribute, a poem by Kiki Borsje reflecting on the experiences of those ...
Young person wins landmark case against Meta and Google: social media are too addictive
Meta and Google have been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages following a groundbreaking lawsuit in the United States. The court ruled that the companies failed to adequately warn users abou...
Rijkswaterstaat faces €20.5 billion shortfall, highway ramps to close: ‘Must make choices’
Rijkswaterstaat is facing a 20.5 billion euro budget deficit, leading to the indefinite closure of highway ramps across the Netherlands, such as the A2 ramp near Abcoude towards Amsterdam. The agency ...
Germany invests billions more to reduce emissions
Germany has announced plans to invest an additional 8 billion euros to reduce CO2 emissions, with funds directed toward projects like building more wind turbines. Despite the investment, experts remai...
Haarlemmermeer Municipality on unemptied bins during Meerlanden trial: ‘We see no reason to intervene’
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer has expressed support for a pilot project by waste management company Meerlanden that involves inspecting trash containers and refusing collection for incorrectly so...
Castricum executive slaps own wrist over Bakkum refugee housing: six months to find solution or pay €20,000 fine to itself
The Castricum municipal executive has imposed a self-penalty regarding housing deficiencies for status holders at the Stetweg location in Bakkum. The council has given itself six months to resolve the...
Telstar fans believe Eredivisie promotion is certain: 'If they keep playing like this, it should be fine'
Following a second victory against PSV this season last Sunday, Telstar fans are optimistic that the club will secure its place in the Eredivisie for another year. Supporters believe that if the team ...
Lawsuit over Noorder IJ-plas wind turbines: what’s at stake
The City of Amsterdam is challenging the province of North Holland in court over the rejected permits for three wind turbines at the Noorder IJ-plas. While the province cites concerns regarding traffi...
Netherlands apologizes for civilian bombing in Mosul, offers compensation to victims
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz has issued a formal apology to the relatives of victims of a 2016 Dutch airstrike in Mosul, Iraq, that killed civilians. The government has also decided to provi...
UN chief: Lebanon must not become the next Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that Lebanon must not suffer the same fate as the Gaza Strip. He emphasized that the Gaza model should not be repeated in Lebanon as regio...
Sarah Mullally takes office as religious leader of Anglican Church
Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as the first female head of the Anglican Church during a ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in England. The event was attended by the British Prime Minister an...
Fifth suspect in synagogue explosion also held for terrorism
A 19-year-old man from Tilburg has been detained as the fifth suspect in a synagogue explosion in Rotterdam and is being charged with terrorism. The court ordered him to remain in custody for at least...
Left-wing parties want oil companies to pay for energy support
Dutch left-wing opposition parties SP, Partij voor de Dieren, and GroenLinks-PvdA are calling for oil companies to contribute part of their excess profits to a compensation fund. The proposed funds wo...
Not all of Gorinchem needs to vote in potential re-vote
If the Gorinchem city council decides to hold a re-vote due to potential fraud, it may be limited to specific polling stations rather than the entire municipality. According to the Electoral Council, ...
COA receives first penalty payment for Hardenberg asylum reception
The Dutch asylum agency COA has been fined 55,000 euros by the municipality of Hardenberg for failing to close an asylum seeker center after its operating agreement expired. The facility remained open...
Kees & Co actress Esther Roord dies at age 61
Dutch actress Esther Roord, best known for her portrayal of the neighbor Sonja in the comedy series Kees & Co, has passed away at the age of 61. Her death on Wednesday was confirmed to De Telegraaf by...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (March 27-29)
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities from Friday, March 27, to Sunday, March 29, including design markets, flea markets, and cocktail events. The weekend's schedule provides numerous options for s...