Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Wienen calls not voting a ‘luxury problem’: ‘Incomprehensible. Then you can’t complain about what goes wrong in the city’
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen cast his vote on Wednesday at the Hart cultural center, where he was welcomed by hornist Misha Smock. Wienen criticized those who choose not to vote, calling it a luxury probl...
Sophie Poldermans delivers Layman's Sermon at Haarlem Remonstrants
Author Sophie Poldermans will deliver a "Layman's Sermon" at the Remonstrant community in Haarlem on April 12. Poldermans, an expert in international criminal law and human rights, is recognized for h...
How does Mayor Dales plan to get young people to the polls? ‘Sometimes I suggest ideas to my daughters, but they call me a boomer’
Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen cast his vote on Wednesday morning at the local town hall, an event documented by local media. He discussed the difficulties of engaging young people in the electoral proce...
69 demolition and tree felling notifications in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 69 permit applications last week related to demolition and tree felling. Of these requests, 68 were for projects within Haarlem and one was for Spaarndam, informi...
Amsterdam police release footage of group of youths pelting officers on New Year's Eve
Waiting patiently to vote at Haarlem station: 'I consider it a privilege'
Residents in Haarlem gathered early Wednesday morning at the local train station to cast their votes as polls opened for the municipal elections. Mayor Jos Wienen also cast his ballot at the Hart Haar...
New residential care facility Het Overboshuis opens in Hoofddorp: ‘Immediate positive feeling, and my father's parrot can live here too’
Alderman Charlotte van der Meij has officially opened Het Overboshuis, a new small-scale residential care facility for people with dementia in Hoofddorp. The home provides space for 22 residents and i...
Supermarkets won't be sky-high tomorrow due to Iran war, nor the day after
Despite rising oil prices affecting transportation and packaging costs, supermarkets are not expected to introduce an immediate 'Iran surcharge' on food products. Consumers will likely not see a sudde...
What do entrepreneurs in Velsen hope for from a new city council? ‘Some wonder if they can even stay in Velsen’
Entrepreneurs in Velsen are reflecting on the local business climate and their expectations for the incoming municipal council following recent elections. A survey reveals significant concerns among b...
UN agency puts Kabul clinic death toll at over 140
A United Nations organization has announced that 143 people were killed in a recent bombing of an addiction treatment clinic in Kabul, Afghanistan. The report provides a confirmed death toll for the a...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Candidate makes striking plea: ‘Don’t vote for me, don’t do it’
Boukje Stoker-Langeraap, a candidate for the local party Heerenveen Lokaal in the 2026 municipal elections, has issued an unusual request on social media asking voters not to cast ballots for her. Thi...
Belgian government bans WhatsApp, introduces Beam
The Belgian government has banned civil servants and military personnel from using messaging apps like WhatsApp and Messenger for official purposes. In their place, approximately 750,000 government em...
Burglars caught red-handed at Beverwijk Bazaar
Two individuals were caught red-handed while attempting to break into the Beverwijkse Bazaar on Tuesday evening. The suspects were apprehended at the scene during the failed burglary attempt.
Attempted burglary at fire station in Spaarndam
An attempted burglary occurred today at the fire station on Ringweg in Spaarndam. The intruders fled empty-handed after the building's alarm was triggered, according to a spokesperson for the safety r...
Simon Pennings nominated as Agricultural Entrepreneur 2026, first bulb grower in 23 years
Flower bulb grower Simon Pennings from Noordwijkerhout has been nominated for the Agricultural Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 award. He is the first bulb grower to receive a nomination in 23 years and ...
More venues for theater, film, dance and other cultural activities in North
The city is investing 19 million euros in arts and culture in Amsterdam-Noord to support more venues for theater, film, and dance. This investment aims to meet the increasing demand for cultural facil...
Petrol is already expensive, but new climate rules threaten further price explosion
New European climate regulations are expected to cause a sharp increase in fuel and energy prices for consumers. Petrol prices could rise by 24% and diesel by 16%, impacting both motorists and househo...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Dushi dies unexpectedly, but you can still vote for her today
Marian Eisden, a candidate for GroenLinks-PvdA in Gouda known as Dushi, has passed away unexpectedly at age 59. Despite her death, she remains on the ballot for the 2026 municipal elections, and suppo...
Israel acknowledges shelling UNIFIL position in Lebanon
The Israeli military has acknowledged that one of its tanks shelled a UNIFIL position in Lebanon earlier this month. The incident resulted in injuries to peacekeepers from Ghana serving with the Unite...
Expats in the region are also heading to the polls. What determines their vote? ‘I pay close attention to tax policy and living comfort’
Expats in the Netherlands are preparing to vote in upcoming municipal elections, focusing on issues like tax policy and housing comfort. Many participants emphasize that voting is a civic responsibili...