Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Police granted extra powers to search social media
The Dutch cabinet has approved a bill granting police expanded powers to monitor public social media and online platforms to prevent public order disturbances. This measure aims to allow law enforceme...
New arrest for preparing explosion at Heemstede synagogue
Police have arrested three men suspected of involvement in an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam and the planning of an attack on a synagogue in Heemstede. The Public Prosecution Service has not ye...
Sean Steur (18) scores first Eredivisie goal in De Klassieker; a season of significant North Holland goals
Eighteen-year-old Sean Steur scored his first Eredivisie goal for Ajax against Feyenoord last Sunday during De Klassieker. The milestone is highlighted as one of several significant goals in North Hol...
Students from all over the world head to Haarlem for Model United Nations
This weekend, the Stedelijk Gymnasium in Haarlem is hosting the Haarlem Model United Nations. The event brings together students from all over the world to participate in the international diplomatic ...
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Politics on the Amstel: Does Progressive Netherlands really want to form a coalition in Amsterdam without D66?
Zita Pels, leader of the Progressief Nederland party in Amsterdam, is exploring a potential coalition with the VVD and Partij voor de Dieren, which would exclude D66 from the city executive. Local jou...
Fecal bacteria in drinking water in East, boil-water advisory for 120 addresses
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for 120 addresses in Amsterdam East after E. coli bacteria were discovered during maintenance work on Blasiusstraat and Camperstraat. Residents are advised to...
Vijlbrief: WIA setback shows benefit system must be simplified
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief states that rising costs in disability benefits (WIA) highlight the urgent need to simplify the social security system. He intends to prioritize discuss...
Russia designates director of Oscar-winning film as foreign agent
Russia has designated Pavel Talankin, director of the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody against Putin," as a "foreign agent." This classification is frequently used by Moscow to target and silence...
Asylum reception and disability benefits billions more expensive than expected in coming years
The Dutch government is allocating billions of euros more than expected for asylum reception and disability benefits in the coming years. Officials caution that the national budget may become even tig...
Uitgeest station waiting room targeted by vandals again
The waiting room at Uitgeest station has been targeted by vandals multiple times recently, with windows smashed just one week after the door was broken. Safety glass is currently being held in place w...
Spring Memorandum: healthcare premiums fall, but taxes rise
The Dutch government's Spring Memorandum indicates that while healthcare premiums are expected to decrease, taxes will be raised to cover deficits in social security. Consequently, citizens are unlike...
Explosive rise in energy bills looms in 2027 due to new tariff rules
Dutch households and businesses face a potential annual increase in energy bills of 150 to over 200 euros due to new tariff regulations. These changes result from a new method for passing on power gri...
640 million euros paid out in earthquake zone last year
The Institute for Mining Damage Groningen (IMG) paid out nearly 640 million euros in compensation to the earthquake zone over the past year. This figure represents a slight decrease from the previous ...
Uncertainty over large part of Iran's missile arsenal
Despite weeks of airstrikes by the United States and Israel, uncertainty remains regarding the status of Iran's missile arsenal. Sources indicate that US officials can only confirm the destruction of ...
Savannah Guthrie returns to TODAY: 'It's my family'
Savannah Guthrie has returned to her role on the NBC News program TODAY following a two-month leave of absence. Guthrie had been away after her mother went missing and described the program's team as ...
Why the lights are going out at many Haarlem restaurants on Saturday night
On Saturday night, March 28, 2026, numerous restaurants and locations in Haarlem will turn off their lights for one hour as part of a planned event. This is not a power outage, and electricity will be...
Football coach Ted Verdonkschot is doing well: ‘It’s as if they’ve turned on an oxygen tap’
Football trainer Ted Verdonkschot is making a steady recovery less than two months after suffering a heart attack. The 62-year-old Haarlem native has already returned to football activities within the...
Grid costs could double to 1,200 euros per year: pay attention to when you charge
Electricity grid costs in the Netherlands are projected to double, potentially reaching 1,200 euros per year for households. To prevent grid overload, energy providers plan to increase rates during pe...
Treasury cannot really handle the blow of war in Iran
The Dutch government's spring memorandum reveals that the national treasury lacks a financial buffer to withstand potential economic shocks caused by a conflict in Iran by 2027. This lack of reserves ...