Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'We are in a remarkably good position,' says finance alderman, but Velsen budget back in the red next year
The municipality of Velsen has reported its first positive financial balance in years, suggesting that additional budget cuts may not be necessary. However, local officials remain cautious as the budg...
Bloemendaal scraps monument maintenance subsidies: 'This is unavoidable'
The municipality of Bloemendaal will terminate subsidies for the maintenance of municipal monuments starting January 1, 2027. Most local political parties support the decision, viewing it as a necessa...
Children's book author who poisoned her husband sentenced to life
An American children's book author has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the poisoning death of her husband. The woman gained notoriety for publishing a book about grief following th...
Student Jamila (18) on the first words she learned in Amsterdam: ‘Funny is a funny word itself’
Who will join the new Pro Amsterdam and D66 administration? Rumored names for Amsterdam’s new deputy mayors
Bo’s started in Mallorca, now the coffee shop with a nice terrace is also near the Kinkerbrug
Michael (69) and Veerle (27): ‘A theater family? Yes, I find that very Amsterdam’
What are we eating? 7 tips for the Rolling Kitchens
Body of second missing US soldier found in Morocco
The body of a second American soldier who went missing during a military exercise in Morocco in early May has been recovered. The Moroccan armed forces confirmed the discovery of the remains following...
UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the country. This statement contradicts claims from the Israeli Prime Ministe...
Jetten: Islands can be a model in the energy transition
Minister Rob Jetten stated that the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands can serve as models for a successful energy transition. He noted that Aruba's current focus on gas as an...
Royal honor for singer Karsu
Singer Karsu was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau during a ceremony in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday. The royal distinction was presented to her by the Dutch ambassador, Joep Wijnands, o...
Verschuuren temporarily absent from Qmusic following sudden death of brother-in-law
Radio DJ Domien Verschuuren is taking a temporary break from his Qmusic afternoon show following the sudden death of his brother-in-law. Verschuuren shared on Instagram that his relative passed away i...
Riot police with water cannon on the scene in Loosdrecht
Police ordered protesters in Loosdrecht to disperse on Wednesday evening after the demonstration turned hostile and fireworks were set off. A mobile unit equipped with a water cannon was deployed to t...
Bloomberg: Hantavirus vaccine research halted due to lack of funding
Chilean scientists were forced to halt their research on a promising hantavirus vaccine due to a lack of funding. The project reached a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic, just before the vaccine...
Netflix to offer cheaper ad-supported subscription in the Netherlands from 2027
Netflix plans to introduce a cheaper, ad-supported subscription tier in the Netherlands starting in 2027. This lower-cost option has already been available in several other markets, including the Unit...
Dutch cabinet seeks solution for Palestinian asylum seekers with asylum in Greece
The Dutch government is seeking a solution for Palestinian asylum seekers who have already been granted asylum in Greece but are reapplying in the Netherlands. While a small group is being returned to...
Another protest in Loosdrecht, but further from reception center
Dozens of people in Loosdrecht gathered on Wednesday evening to protest the emergency asylum seeker shelter located in the local town hall. Due to an emergency ordinance and a designated safety risk z...
LAKS: Many exam noise complaints concern fatbikes
The Dutch National Action Committee for Students (LAKS) reports that nearly a third of the 430 noise complaints received during exams are related to fatbikes. Many of these complaints specifically inv...
Lebanon: Israel destroyed thousands of homes since start of ceasefire
The Lebanese national research institute reports that Israel has destroyed or damaged over 10,000 homes in Lebanon since the ceasefire began on April 17. According to the government organization, 5,38...