Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'It's pure greed': why we are queuing en masse for a plastic watch
Large crowds queued globally last weekend for the release of a new watch collaboration between Swatch and the Swiss luxury brand Audemars Piguet. Despite criticism from watch connoisseurs regarding th...
Man from Beverwijk banned from keeping more than two cats
A Haarlem police judge has banned a 48-year-old man from Beverwijk from owning more than two cats for the next five years. The ruling follows accusations that the man kept his pets in a polluted and u...
22 arrests at pro-Palestinian occupation of VU buildings
Police arrested 22 pro-Palestine protesters after they occupied two buildings at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam to demand the university sever ties with Israeli institutions. The occupation ended...
Local PRO parties in court over PRO Nederland: ‘This feels like David vs. Goliath’
Several local Dutch political parties have filed an appeal with the Council of State to contest the Electoral Council's approval of the name "PRO Nederland" for the GroenLinks-PvdA coalition. The loca...
Tech experts demand transparency on Solvinity acquisition decision
A group of tech experts and scientists has challenged the proposed acquisition of Solvinity, the company managing the DigiD infrastructure, by a U.S. firm in court. They are demanding transparency fro...
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy buildings on VU campus
Thirteen years for cocaine shipment hidden in Kardashian brand clothing
A truck driver has been sentenced to thirteen years and six months in prison in the United Kingdom after being caught transporting cocaine worth approximately 8 million euros. The illegal shipment was...
Two Dutch nationals on Gaza flotilla removed from boat by Israel
Two Dutch citizens, Pieter Rambags and Jesse van Schaijk, were removed from their boats by the Israeli military while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The delegation head expressed concern ...
Sjoerdsma: EU must show more solidarity with refugees
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma has called for the European Union to coordinate more effectively and show increased solidarity toward refugees and displaced persons. Speaking after a meeting in Brusse...
This house photographer for the Concertgebouw captured over 2,000 images of the Mahler Festival 2025: ‘Timing is essential’
ProVeenendaal at Council of State: already suffering from name confusion
ProVeenendaal has appealed to the Council of State against the GroenLinks-PvdA merger's new name, Progressief Nederland (PRO), citing concerns over name confusion with existing local parties. The loca...
Man (30) kicked unconscious outside Central Station, police arrest four suspects
A 30-year-old man from Hoofddorp was kicked unconscious during an assault at Amsterdam's Stationsplein on Saturday night. Police arrested four suspects, including three minors, shortly after they fled...
Telstar book deadline pushed back due to 'The Penalty Kick'
The publication deadline for the book 'Voor altijd 63', marking the 63rd anniversary of the Dutch football club Telstar, has been postponed to include a new section titled 'The Penalty'. While the lay...
'He who doesn't jump is a mosquito!' HFC Haarlem lives on among Telstar fans
Telstar fans continue to reference their historic rival HFC Haarlem through chants and songs during matches. The club remains a significant part of local football culture despite its absence from prof...
Disappeared: Haarlem football club De Brug faced a difficult dilemma
The Haarlem-based football club De Brug is the subject of a retrospective series focusing on defunct sports organizations. After facing a difficult dilemma, the club ultimately decided to dissolve in ...
Car set on fire opposite Haarlem police station, suspect arrested
A car parked opposite the Haarlem police station was set on fire on Monday afternoon. Authorities were able to quickly apprehend a suspect in connection with the incident.
EU disease center sends experts over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is deploying experts to the Africa CDC headquarters in Addis Ababa to support the coordination of the Ebola response in the Democratic Rep...
Emergency talks tonight between cabinet and local officials on asylum
The Dutch cabinet is holding an emergency meeting with local administrators on Monday evening to address growing tensions regarding asylum seekers in the country. The meeting at the Catshuis in The Ha...
Chinese to build cars in historic Citroën factory
Stellantis is partnering with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng to produce vehicles at the historic Citroën factory in Rennes, France. This collaboration marks a significant shift for the facility, w...
