Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Station Square office giants to be demolished in early 2028; preparations for new square well underway
The office buildings and sports hall at Haarlem's Stationsplein are scheduled for demolition in early 2028 to facilitate a complete redesign of the station area. Preparations for the redevelopment are...
King’s Day in Amsterdam? What you need to know about public transport and ferries (and where to avoid)
Public transport and ferry services in Amsterdam will implement route changes and special schedules during King's Night and King's Day celebrations. These measures aim to manage large crowds and help ...
Young people aged 16 and over to receive higher minimum wage in 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, individuals aged 16 to 20 in the Netherlands will receive a higher minimum wage. Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief is implementing the increase, which follows a plan est...
Soundos El Ahmadi lost 35kg after pregnancy: 'Had to learn to walk again'
Dutch comedian Soundos El Ahmadi shared that she lost 35 kilograms gained during her last pregnancy, a process that took two years to complete. In an interview with &C magazine, the 44-year-old descri...
Fourteen years in prison and TBS for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Rotterdam District Court sentenced 25-year-old Sendric S. to fourteen years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for three murders committed in the IJsselmonde district. The ruling ...
No criminal case against FVD over controversial videos
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has dismissed several complaints against two campaign videos released by the political party Forum for Democracy (FVD). After evaluating four specific allegat...
DJ and singers at the Old Pump: Hillegom welcomes flower parade with ‘Pomp and Splendor’ event
The town of Hillegom will celebrate the upcoming flower parade with a local event called 'Pomp en Pracht' at the Oude Pomp square this Saturday. The festivities will feature live music performances by...
Why you keep watching a politician you dislike longer: ‘Without emotion we wouldn't vote’
Gijs Schumacher, the new professor of political psychology at the University of Amsterdam, explains that all politicians use emotions to engage voters. His research suggests that politics and emotion ...
Reserving a piece of sidewalk for King's Day is not cool
The article presents a weekly poll asking for public opinion on the practice of reserving sidewalk space for King's Day flea markets. Readers are invited to share whether they find pre-marking spots t...
Mauritshuis: Bredius heirs' lawsuit hits us to the core
The heirs of former director Abraham Bredius have filed a lawsuit against the Mauritshuis museum regarding the permanent display of a 25-piece art collection bequeathed to the institution. While Bredi...
Time is running out for circular shop MooiZooi in Molenwijk: still no new premises
Sustainable neighborhood shop MooiZooi is still searching for a new location as its current building in Haarlem's Molenwijk district is scheduled for demolition. Founder Alice Taylor expressed the urg...
Increasing reports of shredded documents
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar reports an increase in claims regarding the destruction of official documents within government institutions. He specifically accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Connection and togetherness key at Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid
Sportvisserij MidWest is organizing a Sea Fishing Day in Velsen-Zuid on Saturday, June 14, specifically for people with disabilities. The event aims to foster social connection and togetherness throug...
Saving in uncertain times: why having two buffers is important
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has advised consumers to establish financial buffers to navigate current economic uncertainty and rising costs. While the regulator emphasizes the i...
Laptop of Hillegom child porn producer and collector searched again; Lawyer: 'Hardly any evidence to support suspicions'
The Hague Court of Appeal has ordered a re-examination of data on a computer belonging to a 38-year-old man from Hillegom who was previously convicted of child pornography. His lawyer requested the re...
EU seeks to restore formal ties with Syria and ease sanctions
The European Union is planning to restore formal political relations with Syria to facilitate closer economic and security cooperation. According to reports, the EU also intends to further ease sancti...
Bram and Esra from B&B Vol Liefde are getting married
Bram and Esra, former participants of the third season of the Dutch reality show B&B Vol liefde, have announced their engagement. The couple shared the news that they are getting married via a post on...
Harry Styles could stand in Ajax's way: search for alternative venue for European play-offs
Ajax is forced to search for an alternative venue for its potential European play-off matches because the Johan Cruijff Arena is unavailable due to ten scheduled Harry Styles concerts. The club is cur...
Hezbollah warns Israel against violating ceasefire
Hezbollah has warned Israel that it remains ready to act if the current ten-day ceasefire, which began on Friday, is violated. The Lebanese group stated it still has its "finger on the trigger" despit...
David (22) and Bram (19) clashed as neighbors but are now friends: 'We can argue heatedly, just like brothers'
David Bergfeld and Bram Nederbragt from Haarlem share the story of how their relationship evolved from being clashing neighbors to close friends. Despite their occasional intense discussions, the two ...