Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
China passes ‘ethnic unity’ law, activists concerned
The Chinese National People's Congress has passed a new law aimed at strengthening ethnic unity and national cohesion. Human rights activists and experts expressed concern that the legislation may neg...
New quality mark for unique businesses in the city center
Amsterdam has introduced a new quality mark called 'The Seal of Amsterdam' to honor local entrepreneurs who contribute to the city's unique character. The award recognizes business owners with a stron...
Restoration of classic 'The Girl with the Red Hair' completed and showing at Filmkoepel Haarlem
The 4K digital restoration of the classic war film 'Het meisje met het rode haar' will be released in Dutch cinemas starting April 23. A special screening featuring the cast and crew is scheduled for ...
Rail traffic between China and North Korea resumes after six years
Passenger train services between China and North Korea have resumed for the first time in six years, according to Chinese state media. The cross-border rail link was originally suspended in 2020 due t...
Theater as an in-between space in ‘The Netherlands in Therapy’
The theater lecture 'Met Nederland in therapie' aims to address the polarized public debate on asylum migration by exploring the underlying emotions of participants. By engaging with the audience, the...
Round of 16 proves end of the road for brave Velsen
Velsen was eliminated from the amateur football cup in the round of 16 following a 3-5 loss to fourth-division team FC Aalsmeer. Despite a courageous performance where they remained competitive for mo...
Vocational students learn to work in a simulated laboratory
Vocational students are training in the Experience Lab, a realistic learning environment equipped with advanced technology. This initiative allows students to gain practical experience and engage with...
'Pay later via this company? Never again!' Sleepless nights over Klarna and debt collection agency tactics. Calls for action grow louder
Swedish finance company Klarna is facing criticism for pressuring consumers and violating its own regulations through its 'buy now, pay later' services. Dutch politicians, regulators, and consumer org...
Entry ban for Grote Hout and Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord starts in December to curb cut-through traffic with cameras
Starting in December, a driving ban will be implemented on the Grote Hout and Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord to reduce cut-through traffic. Enforcement of the new regulation will be carried out using lice...
Honor the pink giants who paved the way
The author describes visiting IHLIA, Europe's largest LGBTQ+ archive, which is located inside the largest public library in the Netherlands. The archive is portrayed as a significant cultural treasure...
New to the cabinet, immediately tested by war: this is Tom Berendsen, the Foreign Minister
Tom Berendsen, a 42-year-old CDA politician, has taken office as the new Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and faces his first major test with a debate on the war in Iran. Known for his expertise and ...
Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'
Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...
Study: More low-income households than affordable homes for the group
A recent study in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region reveals a significant mismatch between household incomes and housing costs, with low-income households far outnumbering available affordable homes. ...
Record release from emergency reserves fails to calm oil market: prices continue to rise
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite an announcement by International Energy Agency members to release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves. As part of this coordinated effort to st...
Pressure on football pitches in Haarlem: more matches than average in North Holland
Soccer fields in the municipality of Haarlem are experiencing high demand, with 7,794 matches played per season according to figures from the KNVB. This represents a higher frequency of matches per fi...
Zelensky to visit Paris Friday for talks with Macron
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris this Friday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The discussions involve a coalition of int...
This chilling documentary is mandatory viewing for Dutch politicians advocating for new nuclear power plants
Belgium strikes: flights cancelled and transport chaos expected
Nationwide strikes in Belgium against austerity measures have led to the cancellation of all flights at Charleroi and Brussels airports. Authorities have also warned of significant transportation chao...
Dutch military transports more stranded citizens from Oman to Egypt
A Dutch Defense aircraft evacuated 75 Dutch citizens and three other individuals from Oman to Hurghada, Egypt, last night. The operation was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist tr...
Many Dutch entrepreneurs see Trump's policies as biggest risk
Dutch entrepreneurs doing business internationally identify US President Donald Trump's trade policies as their most significant geopolitical challenge. Approximately half of these business owners rep...