Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
OPZ, Jong Zandvoort and VVD to explore coalition possibilities in Zandvoort; possible room for fourth party
The political parties OPZ, Jong Zandvoort, and VVD have agreed to explore the possibility of forming a coalition in Zandvoort. The announcement was made by OPZ leader Patrick Berg during the first mee...
KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX and WNL to collaborate in new broadcasting house
Broadcasters KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX, and WNL have announced plans to collaborate and share a new broadcasting house. While discussions are ongoing and the facility's name is yet to be determined, the or...
KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX and WNL want to form joint broadcasting house
Dutch broadcasters KRO-NCRV, Omroep MAX, and WNL have announced plans to establish a joint broadcasting house. The organizations shared their intention for this collaboration on Wednesday.
Michael (50) from Bergen lost everything, but now wins Zuiderkerk Prize: ‘This feels like recognition’
Architect Michael van Bergen has been awarded the Zuiderkerkprijs 2025 for designing the best residential building in Amsterdam. After moving to the city following significant personal setbacks, Van B...
Cuba on the brink of collapse as US cuts it off from the rest of the world
Cuba's economy is on the brink of collapse and faces a potential humanitarian crisis due to the ongoing United States blockade. The communist government in Havana is losing its grip as it can no longe...
How (un)healthy is chocolate really? ‘This variety is sometimes low in sugar’
As Easter approaches, dietician Sanne Mouha explores the health implications of various types of chocolate, noting that the average Dutch person consumes about five kilograms per year. She provides gu...
Nature photographer Ilse Koks receives honorable mention from De Groene Camera for painterly photo at Zuidpier: 'I wanted to show the roughness of the sea'
Nature photographer Ilse Koks received an honorable mention in the coastal category of the Groene Camera awards for her artistic photo taken at the Zuidpier in IJmuiden. Her work was recognized for it...
iDeal successor protects consumers, but businesses fear high costs
Wero, the successor to the iDeal payment system, aims to enhance consumer protection, but businesses and payment providers express concern over potential cost increases. In response to these developme...
Minister expands asylum policy for Eritrean conscripts
Dutch Minister of Asylum Bart van den Brink has expanded the asylum policy for Eritreans facing mandatory national service in the Netherlands. The new policy removes the requirement for those facing c...
Cabinet accommodates startups in new Box 3 system after fierce criticism
The Dutch cabinet is planning to introduce tax benefits for startups and scale-ups following criticism of the new box 3 tax system. The proposal includes redefining early-stage companies and easing ta...
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam (April 3 to 5)
Amsterdam offers a variety of activities for the weekend of April 3rd through 5th, including local markets, DJ sets, and spring blossom viewing. The city provides options for both those seeking a rela...
Heemstede errs in granting monument status to former post office
The Dutch Council of State ruled that the municipality of Heemstede was careless in its 2022 decision to grant monument status to a former post office on Binnenweg. The municipality has been ordered t...
Potentially heaviest Iranian missile attacks on Israel since February
Israeli media and the IDF reported that Iran launched its heaviest missile attacks against Israel on Wednesday since late February. These strikes represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conf...
Foreign ministers of 'Hormuz coalition' meet for the first time
Foreign ministers from a 35-nation coalition are holding their first video meeting to discuss strategies for ending the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Dutch Minister Tom Berendsen and his i...
Enkhuizer Almanac begins new chapter with Arend van den Berg and Bert Wiggers after death of publisher Fransje Jongert: ‘Surprising within predictability’
Following the death of publisher Fransje Jongert, Arend van den Berg and Bert Wiggers have taken over the centuries-old Enkhuizer Almanak. The new successors intend to maintain the traditional content...
No NOC*NSF funding for Zandvoort figure skating pair Tsiba and Danilova, but support for Alkmaar bobsledder Wesselink
NOC NSF has announced the distribution of Olympic winter sport budgets for 2026-2030, with no financial support allocated to figure skaters Michel Tsiba and Daria Danilova. In contrast, Dave Wesselink...
Mega data centers near Haarlemmermeer villages to be operational in three years
Plans for four large data centers in Haarlemmermeer are moving forward, with the facilities in Rozenburg and Schiphol-Rijk expected to be operational within three years. The projects have sparked loca...
Record number of hospitality businesses forced to close immediately due to pests
A record number of catering establishments in the Netherlands were forced to close due to pest infestations during the first quarter of 2026. Inspectors expressed concern after a video of rats in an A...
Rapper Joey AK (29) remains in jail: conditional release revoked
Vice President Vance speaks with mediators about Iran
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has engaged in discussions with mediators concerning a potential ceasefire in the conflict involving Iran. Sources suggest that President Donald Trump is open to ending ho...