Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Full house at Borneokade swimming jetty information meeting: 'Those fifty meters are staying'
Samuel Welten wins Buma Award for Echte Liefde Is Te Koop

New Jason Bhugwandass report: lack of recognition and aftercare
A new report by Jason Bhugwandass states that many young people who experienced abuses in closed youth care still lack necessary recognition, aftercare, and financial support. Bhugwandass argues that ...

UN report: Ocean health is in serious danger
The United Nations' World Ocean Assessment report warns that the health of the world's oceans is in serious danger. The study identifies climate change, pollution, overfishing, and biodiversity loss a...

Italy investigates Israeli minister over handling of flotilla
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding the treatment of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists were inter...
Brazen company charges customers ‘hefty fee’ to access their own data, but it’s illegal
A Netherlands-based international company has stopped illegally charging customers a fee to access their personal data following intervention from the Dutch Data Protection Authority. The regulatory b...

After 77 years, Cécémel to be renamed Chocomel in Belgium as well
FrieslandCampina is rebranding its chocolate milk brand Cécémel to Chocomel in Belgium after 77 years. The change will align the Belgian product's name with the branding used in the Netherlands sinc...

Mayor installs cameras in Waterschapstraat due to 'concrete threat'
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of security cameras in and around Waterschapstraat in Amsterdam-Osdorp due to a concrete threat of public order disruption. The decision follows police...

Protests across France over Lyhanna's death
Protests have erupted across France following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna and subsequent revelations of failures within the judicial system. Demonstrators are expressing outrage that the suspect...

Pope speaks with abuse victims about preventing further suffering
Pope Leo met with victims of clergy abuse in Spain to discuss their proposals for preventing future incidents within the Catholic Church. The Vatican press agency reported that the Pope took their sug...

Yasmine Bentoumya new group leader of PRO
Yasmine Bentoumya has been unanimously elected as the new floor leader for the PRO party in the Amsterdam city council, succeeding Zita Pels. Pels is stepping down from the leadership role to serve as...

Apple gives parents more control over children's iPhones and improves Siri
Apple has announced new features for iPhones that provide parents with increased control over their children's device usage and communication. The company is also significantly upgrading Siri, althoug...

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Cabinet introduces stricter requirements to prevent healthcare fraud
The Dutch government is introducing stricter regulations to combat healthcare fraud by preventing rogue providers from entering or staying in the market. Health Minister Mirjam Sterk is drafting legis...

Renovated Artis aquarium reopens after five years
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam will reopen this Saturday after a five-year renovation project costing 50 million euros. The historic 1882 building has been fully restored, featuring thematic underwat...

RTL News anchor Antoin Peeters back on TV after discovery of benign tumor
RTL News presenter Antoin Peeters returned to television on Monday following a leave of absence due to a benign brain tumor and burnout. The anchor presented his first news broadcast since the discove...

Cause of Zwaanshoek fire and explosions still unclear. 'Luckily, the parrots and rabbits are unharmed'
A fire followed by several explosions broke out in a warehouse in Zwaanshoek on Sunday afternoon, though animals on the property were reported unharmed. Authorities are currently investigating the cau...
From Persian rugs in pubs to Amsterdam cocktail onions: new guide maps centuries-old Muslim heritage
North Holland needs another €1 billion for nature network, extra focus on restoration in Polder Westzaan
The province of North Holland requires 1 billion euros to complete the Natuurnetwerk Nederland nature reserves, with only 470 million euros currently available from provincial funds. Officials briefed...

UN rights chief Türk: US sanctions on Cuba endanger lives
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has called on the United States to lift its sanctions against Cuba, stating that the measures endanger lives. Türk emphasized that these sanctions disproportionatel...