Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Qatar expects gas production to restart only months after war
Qatar's energy minister stated that repairs to the country's largest gas field can only begin once the conflict with Iran concludes. The restoration process is expected to take several months before g...
Several controversial FvD members enter municipal councils
Several Forum for Democracy (FVD) candidates with ties to far-right organizations have been elected to Dutch city councils following recent electoral gains. Investigations by NRC and de Volkskrant hig...
Bystanders watch fire on Amsterdam's Nieuwe Hemweg spread rapidly: "The whole building is burning down"
A massive fire broke out at a building on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam, destroying the structure and a large number of electric shared scooters. Witnesses reported hearing batteries exploding as the...
Decades of superior dining in the dunes: De Bokkedoorns marks 65 years. 'We are out of reach for 80 percent of the population'
The Michelin-starred restaurant De Bokkedoorns, located in Overveen, is celebrating its 65th anniversary under the management of the Beeren family. The establishment was one of the first in the Nether...
Iranians gather for Persian New Year: "People who feel alone can join"
Iranians gathered at Museumplein in Amsterdam to celebrate the Persian New Year, Norooz, moving the traditional private celebration to a public setting for communal support. The event combined festive...
An evening at Europaplein in Beverwijk with youth workers Deniz and Kenan: ‘We connect with the boys by being ourselves. We are brother figures to the youth’
Youth workers Kenan Cimen and Deniz Yüce serve as mentors and role models for young people at Europaplein in Beverwijk, where they both grew up. By acting as "brother figures," they aim to foster saf...
Your Easter Best! 8 brunches, cocktails, and egg hunts: what to do in Amsterdam this Easter
Amsterdam is hosting various Easter activities, including extensive brunches, cocktails with a view, and traditional egg hunts. The city's holiday offerings range from festive meals to unique events l...
The festival of democracy?
The article discusses the societal pressure to view voting as a privilege and a civic duty during recent elections in the context of shifting global orders. It questions whether citizens are allowed t...
Havoc and injury in Hoofddorp intersection crash, car ends up in ditch
Two cars collided at the intersection of Crossing and Circulair Avenue in Hoofddorp on Friday afternoon, resulting in one vehicle ending up in a ditch. One occupant was rushed to the hospital followin...
Fuel app usage explodes: Dutch flock to cheapest gas stations
Usage of fuel price comparison apps has surged in the Netherlands as citizens seek cheaper gas stations following price hikes linked to the Iran conflict. Despite the increased costs, road traffic rem...
Jetten calls on De Vos to take a stand against FVD antisemitism
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called on Forum for Democracy leader Lidewij de Vos to take action against antisemitism within her party. Jetten emphasized that all party leaders have a responsibility t...
Forum for Democracy deserves a fair chance in Velsen municipal government
An article invites readers to vote on a proposition regarding whether the Forum for Democracy (FVD) political party deserves a fair chance in the municipal government of Velsen. The piece encourages p...
No matter the scorn and criticism activist Saar Boerlage (1932-2026) faced, she remained undeterred by anything or anyone
Action heroes pay tribute to the late Chuck Norris: 'Had a great time with him'
Action stars including Sylvester Stallone and Jean-Claude Van Damme are paying tribute to Chuck Norris following his death at the age of 86. They shared warm memories of their time working with the ic...
Beach Boys’ Best, third headliner of Velsen festival Summer Park
Beach Boys’ Best has been announced as the third headlining act for the Summer Park Sessions festival. The performance is scheduled to take place on September 6 at Park Velserbeek in Velsen-Zuid.
Council wants to redevelop Bakkum showroom for five years of housing: 'If it becomes a new Berg- en Bal, status holders will be satisfied'
The city council plans to redevelop a former showroom in Bakkum to provide habitable housing for status holders for at least five years. Current residents support the proposal on the condition that th...
Privacy concerns at town hall’s Civil Affairs prompt overhaul: 'We don't see any easy solutions'
The municipality is redesigning the public service area in the city hall due to privacy concerns regarding sensitive conversations. Both officials and council members reported that the current layout ...
Haarlem voters back plans for more paid parking
Voters in Haarlem have expressed their support for the local government's plans to expand paid parking zones across the city. This mandate allows the municipality to move forward with its proposed str...
Anti-asylum center vote puts Jetten's cabinet in trouble
Recent local election results in the Netherlands have sparked celebrations among political leaders in The Hague despite underlying tensions regarding asylum seeker centers. The rise of anti-AZC sentim...
US sends 2,500 additional marines to Middle East
The United States is deploying 2,500 additional marines to the Middle East according to reports from Reuters. While the troops could potentially be used for land operations in Iran, officials emphasiz...