Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Explosion causes significant damage to home in IJburg-West
Defense finds 400 million euros for Ukraine support
The Dutch Ministry of Defense is reallocating 400 million euros to ensure that a total of 3 billion euros in military aid can be delivered to Ukraine this year. This budget shift follows reports that ...
Convicted former newsreader Huw Edwards angry over drama series about him
Former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has expressed anger over a drama series depicting his downfall, stating that facts were not verified with him. Edwards was convicted in 2024 for the possession of ind...
Sneezing fit or not: Check today's pollen count in Haarlem here
Residents of Haarlem suffering from hay fever can use a specialized pollen radar to monitor local air quality and manage their allergy symptoms. The tool provides real-time updates on pollen counts, h...
Meloni appears to narrowly lose justice system referendum
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appears to have narrowly lost a referendum on major judicial reforms, according to exit polls. This outcome could represent a significant setback for her governme...
Foster care organization Enver no longer under enhanced supervision
The Dutch foster care organization Enver is no longer under enhanced supervision by the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ). The organization, which faced scrutiny following a serious abuse case ...
Four out of five debuting parties in Haarlemmermeer win at least one seat, PVV disappointed
Four out of five new political parties in Haarlemmermeer secured at least one seat according to preliminary local election results. While parties like 50Plus performed better than expected, the PVV an...
UN headquarters in Lebanon hit by projectile
The headquarters of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was struck by a projectile, which the organization attributes to a non-state actor. This incident follows claims by Hezbollah that it ...
Employment centers to end maze of service desks for job seekers
New Work Centers are being established across the Netherlands to provide a simplified, accessible point of contact for job seekers and employers without the need for appointments. The initiative aims ...
Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the annexation of southern Lebanon during a radio broadcast. The right-wing hardliner's proposal marks a significant escalation in rhetoric reg...
Greek train disaster trial postponed due to overcrowding
The trial regarding the 2023 Greek train disaster that killed 57 people has been postponed until April 1 because the courtroom was too small for the large crowd of relatives and attendees. The legal p...
XR occupies provincial hall: "Close polluting Tata Steel plant"
Extinction Rebellion activists are currently occupying the Noord-Holland provincial government building in Haarlem to demand the immediate closure of Tata Steel's most polluting facilities. The protes...
Exhibition ‘750 Years of Market Rights’ opens at Museum Kennemerland in Beverwijk: ‘The number of objects is quite large’
Mayor Martijn Smit and youth ambassador Tamara opened the exhibition 'Markt en Macht, 750 jaar Marktrecht' at Museum Kennemerland in Beverwijk. The interactive display commemorates the 750th anniversa...
Schiphol steps up emission monitoring after regulator reprimand
Helina Guleria and Mostapha el Aichi join Haarlem city council via preference votes; Thierry Baudet declines seat
Candidates Helina Guleria, Mostapha el Aichi, Melissa van Erp, and Thierry Baudet received enough preference votes to qualify for seats in the Haarlem city council. While the first three are expected ...
Pick up free compost for your garden or balcony
On Saturday, March 28th, residents of Amsterdam and Weesp can pick up free compost for their gardens or balconies. This initiative provides local citizens with resources to support the maintenance of ...
Ship taking on water in IJmuiden, major emergency response
A ship encountered difficulties and began taking on water along the Steigerweg in IJmuiden on Monday. The incident triggered a large-scale response from emergency services to manage the situation.
Five arrests after kidnapping of Dutch woman in Belgium
Belgian police have arrested five individuals in connection with the kidnapping of a Dutch woman last week. The victim was being held at a property in Saint-Nicolas, located in the province of Liège.
More than 26 years in prison for fatal Zwijndrecht shooting
The Court of Appeal in The Hague has sentenced 52-year-old Minh Nghia V. to 26 years and eight months in prison for a shooting in Zwijndrecht in January 2023. V. shot his ex-girlfriend, leaving her pe...
Van Gaal to continue advising new Ajax leadership
Louis van Gaal will continue to serve as an advisor for Ajax following discussions with the club's new supervisory board. The agreement was confirmed after a meeting with board chairman Lesley Bamberg...