Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Castricum local Ed ashamed of his low-income pass: 'Here comes another pauper'
81-year-old Ed Kaandorp from Castricum is refusing to use the new 'Castricumpas,' a discount card for low-income residents, due to the perceived social stigma of poverty. He expresses frustration that...
18-year-old narrowly survives stabbing near Dam Square: police arrived just in time
Canada steps up security at US and Israeli embassies
Canada has increased security measures at U.S. and Israeli embassies and consulates throughout the country. This decision follows a shooting incident at the American consulate in Toronto.
Inspection: Unclear if astronauts will survive moon mission
NASA's plans to send humans back to the moon face potential delays following safety concerns raised by the agency's inspector general. A recent report warns that it is currently unclear if astronauts ...
Actor, musician and presenter IJf Blokker dies at 95
Dutch actor, musician, and television presenter IJf Blokker has passed away at the age of 95. His death was reported on Tuesday morning by the local broadcaster Noordkop247 from Den Helder.
BBB switches to Meloni’s more right-wing group in European Parliament
The Dutch party BBB is moving its affiliation in the European Parliament from the center-right EPP to the more right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group. This group includes Italian...
Significantly higher sentences demanded for motorcycle gang members over Heemskerk stabbing after TikTok feud; most seriously injured victim still unable to work
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded eight-year prison sentences for two German motorcycle gang members involved in a 2021 stabbing in Heemskerk. The attack, triggered by a TikTok dispute, resu...
Tile mural from old library for Uitgeest Reading Room's 10th anniversary
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of LeesLokaal Uitgeest, Alderman Jan Schouten presented a special tile tableau from the town's former library. The community-led reading space was established by loca...
Dutch Parliament wants target for reducing healthcare fraud
The Dutch Parliament is pushing for a target to reduce healthcare fraud by at least 1 percent by 2027, which would save approximately 100 million euros. While the Public Prosecution Service estimates ...
An 8,600 euro deposit? How to avoid being scammed by a landlord
Fishermen: Stop demonizing the fishing industry
The national action day 'Save the Countryside' in Barneveld received significant media and public attention on Saturday. Skipper Dirk Kraak supported the event, urging an end to the demonization of th...
EU aims to deploy small nuclear reactors by 2030 for energy independence
The European Commission has introduced a new energy strategy that prioritizes investment in nuclear power to increase energy independence and stabilize costs. Starting in 2030, the European Union aims...
D66 and CDA unhappy with maternity leave cuts
Dutch government parties D66 and CDA have expressed concern after realizing that planned benefit cuts will also reduce payments for women on maternity leave. D66 floor leader Jan Paternotte stated tha...
No trains between Sloterdijk and Schiphol due to three switch failures
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport are suspended until Tuesday evening due to technical issues. ProRail discovered similar problems with three different switches during a...
Israel wants 'no endless war' with Iran
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that the country is not seeking an endless war with Iran. The declaration emphasizes that Israel does not want to remain in a state of prolonged military co...
No trains between Sloterdijk and Schiphol due to three switch failures
Train services between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol Airport are suspended until Tuesday evening following the discovery of technical issues with three railway switches. ProRail identified the mal...
Searching for one morally upright person in the Zuidas in the play ‘Incorruptible on the Zuidas’
A'DAM Tower celebrates 10th anniversary with a week of festivities (tickets cost 10 euros)
The A’dam Toren in Amsterdam-Noord is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a five-day mini-festival from May 13 to May 17. The event will span the entire tower from the basement to the roof, with t...
National override of local steel slag bans? GroenLinks and PvdD seek clarification from Minister Karremans
Dutch MP Ani Zalinyan has submitted questions to Minister Vincent Karremans regarding new national regulations that could override local bans on the use of steel slag. The inquiry addresses concerns o...
