Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Community officer, baby advocate and right-wing hardliner lose seats in Haarlem: Seven councilors forced out
Following the municipal elections in Haarlem, seven council members have lost their seats because they were ranked too low on their party lists to secure re-election. The departing politicians include...
Amsterdam man (19) arrested for armed robbery at Landsmeer drugstore
Prosecutors seek community service and prison sentence for art thief 'Okkie' over threats
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-month prison sentence and community service for Octave D. for incitement and threats against journalist Chris Klomp and activist Norbert Dikkebo...
Local parties grow, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU
Local parties achieved record success in the Dutch municipal elections, winning 3,391 seats and capturing 34 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, national parties such as GroenLinks-PvdA saw a significant ...
Support for youth during Money Week
During the national Money Week in the Netherlands, various walk-in sessions will be held in Haarlem to help young people with financial questions regarding loans, taxes, and debt. The initiative aims ...
Gas supply secure for now, Dutch reserves almost empty
Gas network operator Gasunie reports that the gas supply for the Netherlands remains secure for the near future despite national reserves being nearly depleted. The risk of shortages is currently low ...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Local parties grow, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU
Local parties achieved a record result in the 2026 Dutch municipal elections, securing 3,391 seats and approximately 34 percent of the total vote. Among national parties, GroenLinks-PvdA experienced t...
Danish media: Soldiers in Greenland prepared for US invasion
Danish media reports that Denmark secretly prepared to repel a potential U.S. invasion of Greenland in January. While publicly framed as a military exercise, insiders claim the operation was actually ...
Paternotte sees election result as a boost for the coalition
D66 parliamentary leader Jan Paternotte described the municipal election results as a boost for the national governing coalition. While the CDA lost 19 seats, the D66 and VVD saw significant gains, al...
DNA on abandoned Action bag leads to conviction for violent robbery in Haarlemmermeer
A 43-year-old man from Amsterdam has been sentenced to four years in prison for a violent armed robbery at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer. The suspect was identified through DNA f...
Willem-Alexander and Máxima to stay overnight at White House during US working visit
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting the United States for a meeting with President Donald Trump. During their working visit, the royal couple will dine and stay ove...
Chancellor welcomes Trump signals on Iran peace
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has welcomed signals from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting a possible end to hostilities with Iran. Merz also noted that such a development could provide an oppo...
Will FVD solve IJmuiden's problems? IJmuiden local Huib Stam critical of election victory
Huib Stam, a resident of IJmuiden, has written an opinion piece expressing criticism and skepticism following the election victory of the Forum for Democracy (FVD) party. He questions whether the part...
Lorde lets record deal expire: 'Starting with a clean slate'
New Zealand pop artist Lorde revealed that her recording contract with Universal Music expired last year, leaving her currently without a label. While she has not ruled out signing a new deal in the f...
Ferry passengers react to election results: from "I'm proud of the city" to "it sucks"
GroenLinks has emerged as the largest party in Amsterdam's local elections, followed by D66 and PvdA. Commuters at Amsterdam Central Station shared mixed reactions to the results, ranging from satisfa...
Ferry passengers react to election results: from "I'm proud of the city" to "it sucks"
GroenLinks has emerged as the largest party in Amsterdam's municipal elections, followed by D66 and PvdA. Residents interviewed on the city's ferries expressed mixed reactions to the results, ranging ...
Romy Liz Rose doesn't shy away from pain on debut album: Making something beautiful from sadness
Dutch singer-songwriter Romy Liz Rose has released her debut album titled "I am June," following several successful EPs. The record features atmospheric, folky indiepop that explores melancholic theme...
European Parliament takes step toward approving US trade deal
The European Parliament's trade committee has approved a portion of a trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. This decision brings the overall trade deal one step closer to f...
Heart for The Hague campaign manager: Campaigned for four years
Hart voor Den Haag's growth from nine to 16 seats is attributed by campaign leader Coen Bom to the party's consistent presence in local neighborhoods over the last four years. Bom also suggested that ...