Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Darifa and Nora have been championing women in Amsterdam for 25 years: ‘We do everything from the heart and people feel it’
Amsterdam sewage contains highest levels of ketamine and MDMA in Europe
People say: Finally a film where I see my story and experience reflected

Israel reports deaths from Iranian attacks near Tel Aviv
Two people were killed near Tel Aviv during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday following Iranian attacks. Israeli authorities reported that debris from projectiles fell in the area, leading to th...

De Mos denies hiring non-Dutch-speaking flyer distributors
Richard de Mos, leader of Hart voor Den Haag, has denied allegations that his party hired non-Dutch-speaking individuals to distribute campaign flyers. The controversy arose following a video from the...
Weak regions hit hard by high energy prices
The Dutch economy is showing resilience despite high energy prices and the ongoing war, with growth expected to continue even if oil prices remain at elevated levels. However, this economic progress i...

Morocco wins Africa Cup two months after final as Senegal penalized
Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup title two months after the final following a ruling by the CAF against Senegal. The decision penalizes Senegal for their players walking off the pitch during th...

First polling stations open at midnight
The first polling stations for municipal elections in the Netherlands will open at midnight in cities including Arnhem, Den Haag, and Zwolle. Most other voting locations are scheduled to open at 7:30 ...

Wilders under no illusions about local elections
PVV leader Geert Wilders expressed modest expectations for his party's performance in the upcoming municipal elections, noting they are only competing in about forty municipalities. Following a final ...

CDA Doetinchem asks national politicians to watch their language
Jeroen Berends, the lead candidate for CDA Doetinchem, has called on national politicians to mind their language, arguing that their rhetoric contributes to the intimidation of local council members. ...

Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints
Irish people are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to accommodate crowds enjoying Guinness and camaraderie. Participants emphasize that the holiday has ev...

Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints
Irish residents and visitors are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to serve traditional pints of Guinness. While the holiday originated as a religious fea...

Revolutionary Guard confirms death of Basij leader Soleimani
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has confirmed that Gholamreza Soleimani, the leader of the paramilitary Basij movement, was killed during US-Israeli attacks. Soleimani's organization is notably respon...

US instructs embassies worldwide to review security
The U.S. State Department has ordered American embassies worldwide to immediately review their security measures in response to the conflict in Iran. This directive follows similar instructions previo...

StemWijzer completed nearly 2.3 million times since launch
The StemWijzer voting aid has been used nearly 2.3 million times since its launch a month ago for the Dutch municipal elections. The tool is available in 258 municipalities and is expected to see high...

Jetten: Antisemitism not only among Muslims, points to FVD
Dutch leader Rob Jetten stated on the television program 'Eva' that antisemitism exists across all layers of society rather than being limited to specific groups. He specifically pointed to the politi...

Preserving bulb fields while creating more housing: the choices for young people in Hillegom
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18, Hillegom is debating how to retain its young population amidst a housing shortage and an aging demographic. Key issues include deciding whether to preserv...
It’s time! Haarlem heads to the polls, read all about the council elections here
Residents of Haarlem are heading to the polls this Wednesday to elect a new city council following a lengthy campaign. Approximately 129,000 eligible voters will determine which 39 candidates will sec...

Dokkum celebrates King's Day over the weekend with a King's song
Dokkum and surrounding Frisian villages will host various festivities during the weekend preceding King's Day, which includes a visit from the royal family. The event program features performances by ...