Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Johnny de Mol and Estelle Cruijff launch new show on Radio Noordzee
Estelle Cruijff and Johnny de Mol are launching a new weekly radio program titled "Cruijff & De Mol" on Radio Noordzee starting this May. The show will air every Friday afternoon, featuring celebrity ...
Fear in Nieuw-Vennep after murder of 59-year-old woman at train station, police conduct further investigation
A 59-year-old woman from Haarlemmermeer was found dead at a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station, prompting a murder investigation. The incident has caused significant shock and fear within...
Terrorism investigation into explosive at Bank of America in Paris
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have launched an investigation into a suspected terrorist conspiracy following an attempted attack in Paris. An explosive device was discovered over the weekend at a ...
From voluntary departures to reluctant exits: Hillegom bids farewell to six council members
On Tuesday evening, the municipality of Hillegom held a farewell ceremony for six outgoing council members. The event featured speeches, flowers, and a special tribute poem written by the village poet...
Company behind ChatGPT worth $852 billion after mega-investment, ‘superapp’ on the way
OpenAI has raised $122 billion in a new investment round, bringing the company's total valuation to $852 billion. This funding round marks the first time the ChatGPT creator has accepted investments f...
What Emma (Zendaya) actually did soon matters less than what people think
'He is a great danger to society': Amsterdam man convicted of murdering ex in Spaarnwoude remains in custody
A 44-year-old man from Amsterdam will remain in custody while appealing his 20-year prison sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Spaarnwoude. The court determined that the suspect, who has b...
'World keeper' André Krul finally cleared to play in Brazilian do-or-die battle
Goalkeeper André Krul has finally received his work permit to compete in Brazil after months of delays involving his transfer from Senegal. Although he missed the first three matches of the season, K...
Van der Valk Haarlem fears guests will be blown off benches and sit in dark rooms due to housing project
The Van der Valk hotel in Haarlem has appeared before the country's highest administrative court to challenge a proposed housing project on the site of a former government office. The hotel management...
Opposition outraged by D66 minister Sjoerdsma’s ‘incomprehensible’ deal and ‘ruse’
Dutch opposition parties have expressed anger over a plan by Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma to provide millions in aid to the Palestinian organization UNRWA. This move follows a previous agreement to cance...
Funcaps owners sentenced to three years in prison on appeal in Belgium
Two Dutch owners of the webshop Funcaps have been sentenced to three years in prison, with half the term suspended, by an appeals court in Antwerp, Belgium. The court ruled that the individuals import...