Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Brussels proposes first relaxation of key climate measure
The European Commission has announced a proposal to relax the Emissions Trading System (ETS), which serves as the European Union's primary mechanism for regulating corporate CO2 emissions. This develo...
Trial over fatal train crash in Greece resumes
The trial of 36 individuals allegedly responsible for the deadly February 2023 train disaster in Greece resumed on Wednesday. This follows the suspension of the first session a week prior, which was h...
Mandatory psychiatric treatment recommended for Rotterdam murders suspect
Behavioral experts from the Pieter Baan Centrum have recommended mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for 25-year-old Sendric S., a suspect in multiple murders in Rotterdam. The experts diagnosed S. ...
Information sessions on IJ tunnel closure: live and online
The IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam will be closed for major maintenance from July 1, 2027, until November 2028. Information sessions are being organized, both in-person and online, to inform the public about ...
EU loan for Ukraine primarily intended for drone purchases
The European Commission has proposed a 45 billion euro disbursement to Ukraine, which represents half of a larger loan package currently being blocked by Hungary. Commission President Ursula von der L...
Students experience what it’s like to have a malfunctioning brain: ‘You really feel your brain isn't working anymore’
Eighth-grade students at the Cruquiusschool in Haarlem used virtual reality goggles to experience the daily challenges of living with dementia. The initiative by Zorgbalans aims to help children bette...
Special stamp marks 25 years of same-sex marriage in the Netherlands
A special stamp was unveiled at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam to celebrate the 25th anniversary of same-sex marriage legalization in the Netherlands. The country made history as the first in the world t...
Russia expels Dutch journalist
Russia has announced the expulsion of a Dutch journalist by revoking their accreditation. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated the move is a retaliatory measure following the Netherland...
Relatives of Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre want to speak with King Charles
Relatives of Virginia Giuffre, a victim of the late Jeffrey Epstein, have requested a meeting with King Charles during his upcoming state visit to the United States. The British monarch and Queen Cami...
Amsterdam turns orange for the new Queen of the Netherlands
On September 5, 1898, the city of Amsterdam celebrated the arrival of the 18-year-old future Queen Wilhelmina. The historic event, which saw the city decorated in orange, was captured in a painting by...
Fort bij Krommeniedijk opens its doors during Defense Heritage Weekend with extra tours
Fort Krommeniedijk will host an extra guided tour on Saturday, April 18, in celebration of the Defense Heritage Weekend. This event offers visitors a special opportunity to explore the historic fortif...
Spring gains ground: dry and sunny Easter ahead, 20 degrees next week (and that’s no joke)
The Netherlands is set to experience dry and sunny weather for the upcoming Easter weekend, with temperatures expected to rise to 20 degrees Celsius next week. This shift marks a more stable transitio...
'Ministry was wrong, banning steel slag is allowed.' Health at 1 and Urgenda offer municipalities a helping hand
Environmental and health organizations Gezondheid op 1 and Urgenda have issued a guide to Dutch municipalities challenging the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management's stance on steel slag. T...
Stricter holiday rental rules from today: what changes in the city center and De Pijp
Amsterdam has halved the maximum number of nights allowed for vacation rentals in the city center and De Pijp neighborhood from 30 to 15 per year. Effective immediately, the measure aims to reduce tou...
Lawyer for Koert H. pleads for acquittal in Arnhem fire case
The lawyer for 58-year-old Koert H. has requested an acquittal in the case concerning a major fire in downtown Arnhem that occurred last March. Defense counsel Rogier Stam argued that there is a lack ...
British PM seeks to further strengthen ties with EU
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to further strengthen ties with the European Union through a cooperation summit scheduled for later this year. The initiative focuses on enhanci...
The Hague tunnel to remain closed for months, city fines builder Strukton
The Hubertustunnel in The Hague will remain closed for an additional two months because contractor Strukton failed to complete construction work on time. Consequently, the municipality of The Hague is...
CDA also critical of quick reversal of UNRWA funding cuts
The Dutch coalition party CDA has voiced criticism regarding Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma's plan to reverse budget cuts for UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. The minister intends to restore ...
GL-PvdA wants temporary off-peak travel for 9 euros per month
The GroenLinks-PvdA party has proposed a temporary "climate ticket" allowing off-peak travel across the Netherlands for nine euros per month between May and September. MP Habtamu de Hoop introduced th...
Widow of Rotterdam murder victim: husband’s life snatched away
Sendric S., 25, is standing trial for three murders committed in the Rotterdam-IJsselmonde neighborhood, including the fatal shooting of an 81-year-old man in January 2023. During the proceedings, the...