Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
House prices around Amsterdam catching up with the capital
House prices in the regions surrounding Amsterdam are rising more rapidly than in the capital city itself. According to research from Calcasa, areas such as Alkmaar and the Gooi have seen the stronges...
Dozens of protesters at King Willem-Alexander's visit to Aruba
King Willem-Alexander began his official visit to Aruba on Wednesday, meeting with the Council of Ministers and faction leaders at Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad. During the meetings, approximately fifty ...
Cause of cracks in Nieuw-Vennep’s Cpunt building still unknown: 'Best-case scenario to reopen after weekend'
The Cpunt building in Nieuw-Vennep has been closed until at least March 29 after structural cracks were discovered in the floor. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is currently conducting investigatio...
Fine dropped after complaint over Amsterdamned II, but discrimination icon remains
Compelling election story: how a homeless man once ended up in the Amsterdam city council
In 1921, a homeless man from Rembrandtplein was unexpectedly elected to the Amsterdam city council. The article highlights this historical event as a unique example of the city's unconventional politi...
Does the arrival of an asylum center at De Elta sports park influence the voting behavior of Santpoort residents? 'We have a responsibility and we must share it'
Residents of Santpoort-Zuid are considering whether the planned establishment of an asylum seeker center at Sportpark De Elta influences their choices in the current elections. Voters at 't Brederode ...
Lars and his group see them flying in IJmuiden aan Zee: ‘Hey, that’s a lifer for me, I can cross it off my list’
Nature guide Lars led a bird-watching excursion in IJmuiden aan Zee, helping participants identify species like the dunnock. The group utilized telescopes and binoculars to spot birds, with some membe...
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LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Wim's living room is the smallest polling station in the Netherlands, 20 voters have visited so far
Wim Westhoff has turned his living room into the smallest polling station in the Netherlands for the 2026 municipal elections. Twenty voters have already visited the unique site, where they are offere...
Political podcast: JA21 leader assaulted and who won the big AT5 final debate?
This political podcast episode discusses the assault of JA21 faction leader Kevin Kreuger following the final AT5 election debate held at De Meervaart theater. Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De...
Armed soldiers and military vehicles in Heemskerk: Exercise in empty buildings at Tolhek
The Infantry Battalion Guarding Security of the National Reserve Corps will conduct a military exercise this Friday and Saturday at Tolhek in Heemskerk. The training focuses on urban area operations a...
Israel claims to have killed another Iranian official
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel killed Iran's Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib. Iran has not yet confirmed the death of the high-ranking official.
Third-division DIOS wingback also flies for Sint Maarten: 'With my club I never go abroad for matches'
Tyrel Gumbs, a 25-year-old wingback for the Dutch club DIOS, has been called up to represent the Sint Maarten national football team. He will travel to the Dominican Republic to compete in matches aga...
Jacob de Greeuw celebrates 25 years of ‘Pergola’ with Johan: ‘Why not also cry to music?’
Jacob de Greeuw is celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Pergola', a landmark album by his band Johan that was written in Hoorn during a period of personal depression. The record is widely regarded as ...
Placebo to play Ziggo Dome in October and release new album
British rock band Placebo will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on October 27 as part of their anniversary tour. The announcement coincides with the news that the band is also releasing a new al...
Minors arrested for filmed assault in Enkhuizen
Three minors from Enkhuizen were arrested on Wednesday for an assault that took place in early March. The victim was forced to fight and was beaten by several people, an incident which was filmed and ...
Over seven years in prison demanded for son of Norwegian Crown Princess in major criminal case
Norwegian prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of seven years and seven months for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. He appeared in an Oslo court facing several charge...
Halsema 'very surprised' by street coaches' actions during assault of Kevin Kreuger (Ja21)
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema expressed concern after street coaches reportedly forced Ja21 politician Kevin Kreuger to delete footage of his assault on Osdorpplein. Kreuger was attacked by a group of...
Heat Fund receives more applications for making homes more energy-efficient
The Dutch National Heat Fund has reported a significant increase in applications from homeowners seeking financing for energy-efficiency improvements. This surge indicates a growing trend among proper...
Kremlin denies report it is providing technical assistance to Iran
The Kremlin has denied a report from the Wall Street Journal claiming that Russia provides high-level technical assistance to Iran. A spokesperson refuted allegations regarding the sharing of satellit...