Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Revenge of the province? Bloemendaal businessman waits years for hidden documents
Businessman Jan de Jong is accusing the province of Noord-Holland of retaliating against him for his legal battles against Tata Steel's pollution. Despite three court rulings, the province has yet to ...
More late payers identified, but assistance often fails to get off the ground
Health insurers and utility companies are increasingly reporting residents with late payments to Dutch municipalities to trigger early intervention. However, many local governments are struggling to k...
Henk and Jelle give lecture on nature in South Kennemerland National Park
Bird experts Jelle van der Helm and Henk Wijkhuisen will give a lecture about the nature of National Park Zuid-Kennemerland on Sunday, April 19. The event is scheduled to take place at the De Vries va...
Security at De Pijp seaport delayed, Beverwijk seeks cooperation with IJmuiden
Security upgrades for the De Pijp seaport in Beverwijk are facing delays according to a municipal progress report. Due to the upcoming retirement of the current harbor master, the municipality is also...
Vance says ball is in Iran's court in negotiations with US
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must make the next move in negotiations after a recent meeting in Pakistan ended in a stalemate. Vance led the American delegation during the talks, which...
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Vance regrets Hungary election result
U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed regret over the results of the Hungarian elections during an interview with Fox News, noting he was not surprised by Viktor Orbán's defeat. This statement repre...
EU imposes higher import tariffs on steel from outside the union
The European Union has agreed to implement higher import duties and lower quotas on steel imported from outside the bloc. These measures, finalized by the European Parliament and Council, are designed...
King emphasizes importance of strong democratic partners
King Willem-Alexander emphasized the importance of cooperation with strong, democratic partners for maintaining stability and freedom during a speech in Washington. The remarks were made at a networki...
King emphasizes importance of strong democratic partners
King Willem-Alexander emphasized the importance of stability and cooperation with strong democratic partners to protect core freedoms during a speech in Washington. The remarks were made at a networki...
Democratic Congressman Swalwell resigns over allegations
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has announced his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives following allegations of sexual abuse. While Swalwell denies the accusations, he stated that t...
Majority for asylum laws? CDA plays key role
The Dutch Senate's approval of strict new asylum laws depends on the CDA party, which currently holds a deciding role. While a majority is not yet secured, the party has indicated it is willing to sup...
Missing Dronten man possibly victim of crime after forest meeting
Police suspect that 36-year-old Marc Jaskulski from Dronten, who has been missing for two years, may have been the victim of a crime. Investigations revealed that he had arranged a meeting via the dat...
Spanish PM's wife Gómez officially charged with corruption
Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been officially charged with corruption following a multi-year investigation. The charges concern her role as a program director ...
IJmuiden man (38) remains in custody for large-scale MDMA production and firearm possession; Haarlem co-suspect also detained
A 38-year-old man from IJmuiden and a co-suspect from Haarlem will remain in custody following a court hearing regarding large-scale MDMA production and illegal firearm possession. The Haarlem distric...
Jetten doesn't want to be too modest during dinner with Trump
Prime Minister Rob Jetten intends to take a confident stance during an upcoming private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and the Dutch royal couple. The meeting occurs at a time of increased di...
Roosendaal station evacuated over suspicious package, trains halted
Roosendaal station was evacuated and all train traffic halted due to the discovery of a suspicious package. Police are currently on-site conducting an investigation into the object.
Jetten deems US blockade of Iran undesirable
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the American blockade of Iran is undesirable but represents a better method of pressuring the Tehran regime than previous threats. He made these remarks dur...