Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Live blog: Municipal, district and administrative committee elections
This liveblog provides updates on the municipal and district committee elections in Amsterdam. It includes data on voter turnout and official election results.
More shared cars in the city
The city of Haarlem is increasing its shared car fleet by adding 30 new vehicles, bringing the total number to 143 across various neighborhoods. This expansion aims to encourage sustainable transport,...
Wienen unveils Haarlem painting in Corso Collection and promises flower parade will continue to visit the city
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled a new painting for the Corso Collection, emphasizing the city's historical role as the birthplace of Dutch bulb cultivation. He confirmed that Haarlem will remain the...
Zelensky to EU: Oil through Druzhba pipeline to resume in 1.5 months
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky informed the European Commission that oil flow through the damaged Druzhba pipeline is expected to resume within one and a half months. He stated in a letter tha...
Removing illegal election posters could cost Velsen municipality up to 20,000 euros
The removal of illegally placed election posters is expected to cost the municipality of Velsen between 10,000 and 20,000 euros. According to the municipality, this total includes the expenses for bot...
Sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region were needed for construction in Amsterdam
Historical sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region provided necessary building materials for the expansion of Amsterdam. Former Haarlem mayor Johan Gijssen van Blanckeroort is remembered tod...
Strait of Hormuz cannot be seen in isolation from war, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is linked to military actions by Israel and the United States. Araqchi...
Belgian prosecutors seek 13 years for Jos Leijdekkers over cocaine imports
The Belgian Public Prosecution Service has requested a 13-year prison sentence for Dutch drug trafficker Jos "Bolle" Leijdekkers for his involvement in importing approximately 11 tons of cocaine. The ...
Klaver briefly in Rotterdam where GL-PvdA aims to defeat Leefbaar
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Jesse Klaver visited Rotterdam on Tuesday, where polls show his party is in a close race with Leefbaar Rotterdam. Klaver noted that a progressive party has a chance to become th...
Schouten will abseil if Rotterdam turnout is higher than in 2022
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten has pledged to abseil from the Euromast if the voter turnout for the upcoming municipal elections is higher than in 2022. Schouten, who admitted to having a severe fear...
Number of damage reports doubles after Drenthe earthquake
The number of damage reports following two earthquakes near Assen last weekend has doubled to 450. According to the Commission for Mining Damage, the figure rose significantly from the 226 reports rec...
UN begins investigation into deadly attack on girls' school in Iran
The United Nations has launched an investigation into a deadly attack on a girls' school in Iran. The incident reportedly took place on the first day of American and Israeli military strikes in the re...
Voting in an old sawmill or a church: These unique Amsterdam polling stations you don't want to miss
For the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, voters in Amsterdam will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at unique polling stations, including churches, museums, and old sawmills. This initi...
CDA and D66 lose popularity nationwide, D66 Haarlemmermeer: ‘We partly understand the disappointment’
The political parties CDA and D66 are experiencing a decline in national popularity in the Netherlands according to recent polling by Ipsos I&O. While the CDA has not yet felt this impact locally, D66...
Iran continues fight against Israel and US, rejects mediation
Iran has launched further missile attacks against Israel following claims from Defense Minister Israel Katz that official Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike. Iranian officials stated that th...
Seats and Sofas must compensate customers for poor warranty fulfillment
Furniture retailer Seats and Sofas will compensate approximately 1,500 customers for damages resulting from the company's failure to properly follow warranty regulations. The store is expected to pay ...
Seats and Sofas compensates customers who wrongly paid for warranty
Furniture retailer Seats and Sofas is compensating nearly 1,500 customers who were wrongfully charged for furniture inspections. The company will refund over 100,000 euros to individuals who were enti...
Beach access in Castricum renewed: wider, safer and ready for the new season
The beach entrance in Castricum has been fully renovated and is now open to the public for the new season. Following the previous refurbishment of the beach plateau, the access path is now wider and s...
Merel Westrik leaves De Coen & Sander Show: 'She is choosing for herself'
News presenter Merel Westrik is departing from 'De Coen & Sander Show' on the radio station JOE. Her final broadcasts will take place this week as she has decided to step away from the morning program...
Netherlands to launch defense credit institution with Finland and UK
The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Finland are planning to establish a new credit institution dedicated to defense projects. This initiative aims to support the defense industry and accelerate r...