Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sports in a new sports park along the Gaasperdammer Tunnel
Amsterdam is planning to build a new sports park along the Gaasperdammertunnel to accommodate the rapidly growing population in the Zuidoost district. Construction for the new facility is scheduled to...
Pieter Elbers resigns as CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect
Former KLM executive Pieter Elbers has resigned as the CEO of Indian airline IndiGo with immediate effect. His departure follows a period of significant operational chaos experienced by the carrier se...
D66 parliamentary leader Paternotte: maternity leave cut off the table
D66 parliamentary leader Jan Paternotte has announced that the proposed reduction in benefits for women on maternity leave will be scrapped. He emphasized that policy should not discourage women from ...
No second parking referendum in Haarlem, judge rules: 'Vote is not well-founded'
A judge has ruled that a second parking referendum will not take place in Haarlem for now, rejecting a request from Edwin Vermaire of Haarlem Betaald Parkeren. The court in Amsterdam determined that t...
Video | Pommelien Thijs seen in trailer for final season of Knokke Off
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AT5 will host a live final debate on March 17 at Theater Meervaart in Amsterdam featuring eleven political parties ahead of the municipal elections. Members of the public can apply for tickets to atte...
Longer prison sentence for role in brutal truck robbery of hidden cocaine shipment
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a daylight robbery of ten kilograms of cocaine from a truck in Rijsenhout. The court imposed a harsher sentence than the pr...
PVV and Markuszower Group disagree on one in five motions
The Markuszower Group has voted differently from the PVV on more than 20% of motions since its split from the party. Data from the Dutch House of Representatives reveals that the two groups disagreed ...
Allies scrape together more Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Allies, including the Netherlands, are providing 35 additional Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine to help defend against Russian bombings. These resources were sourced from national stockpiles to...
Pierre opens season with free ice cream at shops in Haarlem and Hillegom
Chocolaterie Pierre will mark the start of the 2026 ice cream season by giving away free ice cream for two hours on Wednesday, March 11. The promotion will take place at the company's shop locations i...
'And when will the asylum seekers' center open in Santpoort-Zuid?' Handful of residents view latest design
A small group of residents visited the town hall to review the final designs for a planned asylum seekers center in Santpoort-Zuid. During the viewing, attendees inquired about the facility's schedule...
First Bluesky CEO steps down: 'Company needs experienced manager'
Jay Graber, the founder and first CEO of social network Bluesky, has announced she is stepping down from her leadership role. While she will remain with the company to focus on product development, sh...
Iran reports damage to historic palace after attacks
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of damaging the centuries-old Chehel Sotoun palace in Isfahan during recent attacks. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry urged the internation...
WHO warns of black rain in Iran after attacks
The World Health Organization has issued a warning regarding "black rain" in Iran following recent attacks on oil installations. This phenomenon occurs when smoke from the attacks carries oil particle...
Construction begins at former Halfords location on Beverwijk’s Breestraat
C. Nelis Bouw en Ontwikkeling has started the construction of a new apartment complex at Breestraat 108 in Beverwijk. The project is being developed on the site formerly occupied by a Halfords store.
Resident of Willem de Zwijgerlaan pulled from bed by firefighters: What have I ended up in?
A fire broke out on the roof of a residential building on Willem de Zwijgerlaan in Amsterdam on Monday morning, leading to the evacuation of at least two homes. No injuries were reported, and while th...
Experts: Russian child deportations are crimes against humanity
An independent UN commission has concluded that Russia's deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children constitute crimes against humanity. The investigation into these practices was launched i...
PVV running for first time in Haarlemmermeer, lead candidate Daniël de Moel: 'We have our own PVV voice'
The PVV party is contesting municipal elections in Haarlemmermeer for the first time, with Daniël de Moel serving as the lead candidate. The local campaign emphasizes a distinct regional approach whi...
The clash between rich boomers and spoiled millennials: ‘They bought houses for insane prices’
Telstar-PSV match potentially moved forward; PSV could become champions in Velsen-Zuid
The football match between Telstar and PSV on Sunday, March 22, may be moved to an earlier start time of 4:45 PM. PSV has the opportunity to secure the league championship during this game in Velsen-Z...