Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
What we as a polarized society can learn from the Bijlmer
Review: Comedian Isabelle Kafando’s characters are often so grotesque they cease to be interesting
Poor state of Kolenkitbuurt housing is an opportunity to reach residents behind closed doors
Medical cannabis not the miracle cure it seemed to be
A study published in the medical journal The Lancet concludes that medicinal cannabis is not effective in treating mental health issues. The research challenges previous beliefs about the drug's thera...
Where are we voting tomorrow? These are the 7 most unique polling stations in the Netherlands
The Dutch municipal elections are scheduled for Wednesday, featuring several unique voting locations across the country. Voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots in unconventional settings, s...
Dog Idol and owner Ilse take on challenge together in Spaarndam: ‘He may not be my child, but he is a full member of the family’
Ilse van Veen and her five-year-old dog, Idol, are training for the upcoming Obedience selection trials on March 22 in Spaarndam. The duo practices at the Kynologen Club Amsterdam, where Van Veen desc...
Zelensky: More than 200 Ukrainian drone experts in Middle East
President Zelensky announced that over 200 Ukrainian drone experts have been deployed to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian Shahed drones. These drones are also used extensively by Russia ...
Robert (65) went to school by scooter as a child; now director, he sees pupils arrive in cars and cargo bikes
Robert Smid, a 65-year-old school administrator in Schoorl, is reflecting on the changes in student transportation as he approaches his retirement. Having attended the same school as a child on a scoo...
Stichting Vluchteling sees needs in Lebanon increasing rapidly
Benoit de Gryse, director of the Dutch organization Stichting Vluchteling, reports that humanitarian needs in Lebanon are rising rapidly as nearly a million people have been displaced. De Gryse travel...
Five hundred euros for a Telstar ticket against PSV: Fans of champions-elect desperate to attend match
Telstar is preparing for a match against PSV this Sunday, where PSV could potentially secure the national title. Due to the significance of the game, fans are reportedly willing to pay up to 500 euros...
Minister: Canceling American VAT system contract will cost money
State Secretary Eelco Eerenberg warned that terminating the contract with the American firm Fast Enterprises for the new Dutch VAT IT system would result in legal and financial repercussions. The gove...
Groningen measures against collisions with small wind turbines
The province of Groningen is introducing measures to reduce bird and bat collisions with small wind turbines. These measures include potentially shutting down the turbines at night during the month of...
Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) following the completion of a formal cooling-off period. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announced the departure, confirming t...
Cannabis plantation at Molenwerf Uitgeest, mayor closes building for nine months
On March 17, police discovered a cannabis nursery with approximately 280 plants in a commercial building in Uitgeest. Following the discovery, the mayor ordered the premises to be closed for a period ...
US killed 157 people in attacks on suspected drug boats
The United States military has killed more than 157 people during at least 45 attacks on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since September. These operations are part of an ongo...
D66 leafleting in De Pijp: We can still become the largest party
Melanie van der Horst, the lead candidate for D66, campaigned in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood to engage undecided voters ahead of the local elections. Despite current polls placing the party behin...
Menstrual symptoms are ‘pure biology’: Nijmegen study maps impact of hormonal fluctuations on the brain
Research from Nijmegen indicates that menstrual complaints are biological rather than psychological, caused by hormonal fluctuations affecting the brain. These changes in the brain can lead to physica...
Netherlands deems nearly €2 trillion EU budget too large: ‘This is unacceptable’
The Netherlands, alongside Belgium, Sweden, and Finland, has rejected the European Commission's proposed €2 trillion multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, calling the €800 billion increase unacceptab...
Watch now: Amsterdam Chooses - The Final Debate, live from Meervaart Theater
Eleven political party leaders in Amsterdam participated in a final televised debate at theater Meervaart to discuss key issues including housing, safety, and public space. The debate occurs as latest...