Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Mister Stadsschouwburg Velsen Jacob Bron retires but stays active. Brigitte Kaandorp: I love Jacob Bron
Jacob Bron has retired after forty years as the director of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen and received a royal decoration for his service on Monday evening. Although retired, Bron will remain involved in...
Lighting House turns out to be shady webshop flouting the rules
The Dutch online store Verlichtingshuis has been identified as a problematic retailer that fails to comply with legal regulations despite its professional appearance. Consumers often only discover the...
Heemskerk councillors question asylum center meetings: Do residents have a real say?
Council members in Heemskerk are questioning the effectiveness of resident participation regarding the planned arrival of a new asylum seeker center. Despite information meetings scheduled for April 2...
DPG Media revenue grows to 2 billion, partly thanks to RTL acquisition
DPG Media reported a record revenue of over 2 billion euros in 2025, marking the first time the company has reached this milestone. The growth was primarily driven by the acquisition of RTL Nederland,...
Amsterdam made history: 25 years of marriage for everyone
Amsterdam is celebrating the 25th anniversary of legal same-sex marriage, with Mayor Femke Halsema officiating weddings for three same-sex couples at midnight on April 1st. Former Mayor Job Cohen, who...
Eindhoven terrorism suspect to remain in custody longer
A 21-year-old man from Eindhoven will remain in custody for an additional 14 days following his arrest on terrorism-related charges. He is suspected of inciting a terrorist offense and participating i...
Residents and users of renovated Cruquius Bridges relieved: 'We had to burn a lot of extra fuel for two years'
The Cruquius bridges have reopened to all traffic as of Tuesday morning following more than two years of construction and closures. Local residents and commuters expressed relief as the restored acces...
Cruyff documentary up for award at Cannes series festival
A four-part Dutch documentary series about football legend Johan Cruijff has been nominated for the best documentary series award at the upcoming Canneseries festival. The production will compete for ...
Sjoerdsma allocates extra 6 million for aid to the Middle East
The Dutch government is allocating an additional 6 million euros for humanitarian aid to victims of the conflict in the Middle East. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma announced the funding on Tuesday, noting ...
Parliament backs plan for fireworks from age 18
The Dutch House of Representatives has supported a motion to set a minimum age of 18 for individuals lighting fireworks. The proposal, introduced by the CDA and the Party for the Animals, received a m...
Minor sentenced for planning terror attacks
A minor boy has been sentenced by a court in Leeuwarden for planning terrorist attacks against the Flemish Parliament in Brussels and a Dutch military airbase. The court imposed a three-month suspende...
Number of flags on Plein 1945 expanded again for anniversary year, but Dudokplein remains empty for now
The municipality of Velsen has installed five new flagpoles on Plein 1945 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. This addition follows a previous local dispute over flag placements and is par...
Markuszower wants right-wing factions to merge in the long term
Gidi Markuszower of the PVV has suggested that right-wing political factions in the Dutch House of Representatives should eventually merge to reduce fragmentation. He argues that the current six parti...
Reduced sentences for German biker gang members over TikTok stabbing; Court: ‘Victims also played a role in escalation’
Two German motorcycle gang members received reduced prison sentences on appeal for a stabbing in Heemskerk triggered by a dispute on TikTok. The court sentenced the defendants to one and four years re...
Energy inflation rises further due to war: Pump prices remain high
Inflation rose to 2.7% in March, driven by higher energy prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn that this trend may continue, with inflation potentially exceeding 3% due to...
Port workers to strike for at least five days over government plans
Port workers across the Netherlands are planning to strike for at least five days to protest against government plans regarding social security. The industrial action is driven by dissatisfaction with...
Petrol prices drive up inflation and will rise further: ‘Manufacturers passing on energy costs’
Inflation rose significantly in March, primarily driven by increasing petrol and energy prices. Experts warn that this upward trend is expected to continue as manufacturers pass on their rising energy...
Iran denies missile attacks on Turkey and offers investigation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied allegations that Iran launched rocket attacks against Turkey. During a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Araghchi proposed a joint investigati...
Customer data from booking sites Vacanceselect and Eurocamp stolen in data breach
Customer data from booking platforms Vacanceselect and Eurocamp has been stolen in a data breach, impacting customers of the holiday provider Roan. Both companies confirmed the incident on their websi...
King Charles to make state visit to US in late April
British King Charles will travel to the United States for a state visit in late April, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. The visit is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American indepen...