Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Starmer fights for political future after election defeat
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to improve his leadership and address voter frustration following his party's recent election defeat. In a speech aimed at saving his premiership, Starmer...
Official Beatles museum to open in London next year
An official museum dedicated to The Beatles is scheduled to open in London in 2027. Paul McCartney, one of the band's two surviving members, expressed his support for the new project.
Castricum station assault suspects given one week to turn themselves in
Police have given two underage suspects one week to turn themselves in following an assault and robbery of two boys at Castricum station on the night of February 14. The incident involved a group of f...
Trawling on Dogger Bank prohibited without permit
A court in The Hague has ruled that trawling in the protected Doggersbank area of the North Sea requires an environmental permit, overturning a long-standing government exemption. The court found that...
To mow or not to mow?
The article explains the necessity of mowing to prevent open areas from naturally turning into forests. It emphasizes that mowing is only conducted when essential and provides information on the crite...
Kos: there is room in the EU for all Western Balkan states
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that expansion is a priority and that all Western Balkan nations have a place in the European Union. Her comments were made ahead of a meeting between ...
Lithuania and Latvia willing to host departing US troops
Lithuania and Latvia have expressed their willingness to host U.S. troops that may be withdrawn from other countries like Germany. The Baltic nations believe they are viewed favorably by Washington an...
Nijmegen man builds miniature Vondelkerk to help restore burnt-down church
The Vondelkerk in Amsterdam was partially destroyed by a fire on New Year's Day, necessitating a significant restoration effort. To support crowdfunding for the building's repair, Ivo van Sluis has cr...
UvA and VU seek alternatives after Canvas educational software hack
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit (VU) have suspended the use of the educational software Canvas following a cyberattack by the hacker collective ShinyHunters. Both universities...
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Unions issue ultimatum to cabinet: scrap budget cuts within 14 days or face major strikes
Dutch labor unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government demanding the withdrawal of proposed cuts to state pensions and social benefits. Failure to meet these demands wil...
Council of State doubts usefulness of law revoking Dutch citizenship
The Dutch Council of State has expressed doubts regarding the effectiveness and necessity of a law that allows the revocation of Dutch citizenship for individuals who join terrorist organizations abro...
Gas price investigation: who profits from the war with Iran?
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is investigating why gasoline prices at the pump do not decrease as rapidly as crude oil prices. The inquiry aims to identify which parties are gain...
Five days of reflecting, eating and celebrating life together during SummerSCHOOL Castricum. 'There is quite some interest, especially from young people, in community living'
The School for Communities is hosting a five-day SummerSCHOOL in Castricum from July 22 to 26, focused on the experience of communal living. Participants will stay at a local campsite and attend daily...
Old TV shows get a second life thanks to social media
Journalist Sam van Opbergen highlights how classic television programs like the British series "Top Gear" are gaining renewed popularity on social media platforms like TikTok. The show's humor remains...
Expert warns of even higher energy prices: Household bills to rise by another 25 euros per month
Dutch households are currently paying an average of 25 euros more per month for energy following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran. Experts warn that this upward trend in energy costs is likely ...
Office warrior promoted to skipper
A crew member has been promoted to skipper of the KNRM rescue boat 'De Gooier' at the Wijdenes station. The vessel operates on the Markermeer, performing rescue missions for the Royal Netherlands Sea ...
Hungarian government will no longer blackmail EU with veto
The Hungarian government has announced it will no longer use its veto power within the European Union as a means of blackmail. Prospective Foreign Minister Anita Orbán stated during a parliamentary h...
Investigation into missing Tanja Groen concluded, case remains unsolved
Dutch police and the Public Prosecution Service have concluded their investigation into the 1993 disappearance of 18-year-old Tanja Groen without reaching a resolution. Groen vanished after a party in...
Power restored to Almere data center after Wednesday fire
The NorthC datacenter in Almere expects to have a temporary power supply restored by Wednesday at noon following a major fire last Thursday. The blaze caused significant damage to the facility's power...