Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Australia sees little change after social media ban for children
Australia has observed no significant changes in social media usage among children shortly after implementing a ban on the platforms. Internal government documents indicate that while users briefly ex...
Papa Koenders’ fight against the legacy of colonialism: May 4 and 5 portraits
The exhibition 'Op zoek naar Papa Koenders' at the OBA in Amsterdam honors Julius Gustaaf Arnout Koenders, a key figure in the struggle for Surinamese cultural identity and language recognition. Koend...
Queen Beatrix and Amsterdam reconciled after riots and conflict
The relationship between Queen Beatrix and the city of Amsterdam was historically characterized by tension and riots. However, a symbolic moment involving a kiss in the Jordaan neighborhood eventually...
Jennifer Hoffman (45) changed doctors due to judgment over her pregnancy
Dutch actress Jennifer Hoffman, 45, switched doctors during her second pregnancy after encountering judgmental comments about her age from her previous physician. Hoffman noted that she has faced vari...
Daily life slightly more expensive again: Middle East war hits our wallets
Inflation in the Netherlands rose slightly to 2.8 percent in April, up from 2.7 percent in March, according to preliminary data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The increase affects the cost of dail...
Checking your bits during a car inspection: ‘The Fixers’ have groundbreaking solutions for Big Problems
Two arrested after robbery report at Cruquius industrial estate
Two individuals were arrested following a report of a robbery at a business on the Crommelinbaan in Cruquius during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. The police detained the suspects at the indust...
Mika Godts alerts top clubs with wonder goal, but how high could the transfer fee rise?
Ajax winger Mika Godts has drawn attention from major European clubs following a spectacular goal against NAC Breda, leading to speculation regarding his potential transfer fee. The article identifies...
Cameras effective after arson and attacks on first responders: "I can sleep again"
Residents in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeer neighborhood report a decrease in nightly disturbances following the installation of surveillance cameras at Breedveld. The measure was implemented after weeks ...
Toos & Henk - April 30
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published every week from Monday to Saturday.
What next for the rediscovered Conrad Shipyard? City officials reluctant to preserve building despite historical value
The municipal executive of Haarlem is hesitant to preserve the historic 1897 Werf Conrad administrative building, despite recent discoveries showing it is better preserved and more valuable than previ...
Number of young people in youth care falls for the first time in years
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the number of young people receiving youth care fell by 2.8% last year to 477,000, marking the first decline since 2015 excluding the 2020 pandemic year. Whi...
CBS: 6,000 first-time asylum applications in the first quarter of 2026
In the first quarter of the year, nearly 6,000 people filed first-time asylum applications in the Netherlands, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This figure marks a one-third increase compare...
Labor market tightness eases slightly but remains high
The tightness in the Dutch labor market decreased slightly in the last quarter but remains at a high level. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), there are currently 91 vacancies for ev...
Axios: CENTCOM to brief Trump on military options for Iran
President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing on Thursday from CENTCOM leader Brad Cooper regarding potential military options against Iran. According to sources cited by Axios, the presen...
NVJ: worrying picture behind top press freedom ranking
The Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ) reports that despite the high ranking of the Netherlands on the international Press Freedom Index, the national Press Freedom Monitor 2025 reveals a concerni...
Netherlands climbs to second place in bad year for press freedom
The Netherlands has risen to second place on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index, trailing only Norway. Despite this improvement for the Netherlands, RSF reports that global press ...
Many employees get less holiday pay, part-timers receive tens of euros extra
Dutch employees will see significant variations in their holiday pay this year, with some receiving less while others, particularly part-time workers, see increases of up to 200 euros. The changes are...
Help, my grapevine isn’t doing well. Farmer Tom: ‘Age can play a role’
Boer Tom addresses a concern from a reader in Bennebroek whose grape plant has been failing for five years despite various interventions. He notes that the plant's age, currently fifteen years, could ...
New Zealand mosque attacker loses appeal
Brenton Tarrant, the perpetrator of the 2019 mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, has lost his appeal against his conviction and life sentence. Tarrant, who killed 51 people during the attac...