Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Minister Van Weel profusely apologizes as opposition rages over ‘misleading’ information
Justice Minister David van Weel narrowly survived a parliamentary emergency debate after apologizing for providing inaccurate information regarding police investigation figures. While the minister mai...
Prime Minister's Jetten cabinet in trouble: did Van Weel sweep something under the rug?
Minister of Justice David van Weel successfully survived a parliamentary debate regarding accusations that he misled the House of Representatives over police investigation data. Despite offering multi...
8-year prison sentence demanded on appeal in major Amsterdam cocaine case Cherokee, linked to 'Bolle Jos'
Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences of up to eight years for seven suspects in the Cherokee cocaine trafficking and money laundering case. The legal proceedings are linked to the fugitive crimina...
Kinderboekenweek awards announced: Golden Griffel for the late Sjoerd Kuyper, Karst-Janneke Rogaar wins Golden Penseel
Sjoerd Kuyper has been posthumously awarded the Golden Griffel for his book Maantje verhuist de zee following his recent death at age 74. Additionally, illustrator Karst-Janneke Rogaar received the Go...
Banned journalists allowed back into White House hours after being denied entry
The White House has allowed several journalists back onto the premises after initially denying them entry despite a federal court order. The access was restored following a legal dispute over the admi...
Wordplay to avoid ruffling SGP feathers: how abortion complicates a budget deal
Budget negotiations for the Dutch minority government are becoming increasingly complex as the SGP reportedly seeks concessions related to abortion. While the topic has re-emerged as a political point...
U2 to release first album in nine years this November
U2 will release their sixteenth studio album this November, featuring twelve tracks including a final recorded duet with the late Dolly Parton. The project includes collaborations with Dutch DJ Martin...
Macklemore announces Free Palestine tour following controversy over Ed Sheeran tour
Macklemore has announced a new concert series titled the Free Palestine tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour due to his pro-Palestinian remarks. The rapper stated the tour serves as a respo...
Nearly 16-year prison sentence and psychiatric treatment demanded for Dennis van E. in appeal of Diemen abortion murder
Prosecutors are seeking a nearly 16-year prison term and mandatory psychiatric care for Dennis van E. following the 2019 death of his pregnant girlfriend in Diemen. Van E. is accused of coercing the w...
Flexible usage and occasional power outages must become the new normal
The Netherlands is experiencing severe electrical grid congestion, leading to calls for more flexible energy consumption habits to prevent system overload. Experts suggest that households and business...
Radio DJ Bert Kranenbarg leaves NPO after 32 years, show cut due to budget cuts
Veteran radio DJ Bert Kranenbarg is leaving the NPO after 32 years following budget cuts that led to the cancellation of his program, BertOp5. His final broadcast is scheduled for December 31, 2026, e...
Gigantic bridge section hoisted from the water at the Schinkel
A 235-ton bridge section for the Schinkelbrug project was hoisted from the water near the Nieuwe Meersluis in Amsterdam today. The structure, which was built in Friesland and transported via canal, is...
Parties in Parliament raise the question: who will then represent the voice of ON!
The Dutch parliament discussed Minister Rianne Letschert's plan to revoke the broadcasting license of Ongehoord Nederland due to management failures. While most parties support the move, concerns were...
Ah, not the attacks by teenagers and far-right mobs, but the iftars are the problem
Granting prisoners more than two extra weeks of sentence reduction? State Secretary does not rule it out
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen has acknowledged that the current two-week sentence reduction for prisoners in the Netherlands may be extended to 40 days due to critical prison overcrowding. The g...
DigiD app now also available for people without a smartphone
The Dutch government has released a new desktop version of the DigiD app that allows users to access services without a smartphone. This update eliminates the need for QR codes and offers compatibilit...
Higher gas prices don't easily push commuters to cycling: 'A matter of habit'
Data reveals a significant rise in electric vehicle sales across Europe, though this trend is driven by multiple factors rather than just fuel prices. Experts note that despite higher gasoline costs, ...
Alderman Esmah Lahlah (46) has only just moved to the city but is already participating in the Great Amsterdam Dictation: 'It's part of my onboarding'
Esmah Lahlah, Amsterdam's new alderman for Education and Youth Care, is participating in the Great Amsterdam Dictation on October 10. She views this event as a key part of her adjustment to the city a...
Amsterdam added over 1,300 social housing units but falls short of targets
Amsterdam increased its social housing stock by 1,322 permanent units over the past year but failed to meet its targets for new construction starts and temporary housing development. Alderman Zita Pel...
Round Droste chocolates are returning to Dutch shelves
The Dutch chocolate brand Droste is returning to store shelves after being acquired by the Polish company Wawel following a period of financial distress. The chocolates will be relaunched under the na...