Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem band Eskalatie breathes new life into ska music
Eskalatie, a 12-member band from Haarlem, is reviving Dutch-language ska music by blending high-energy performances with social commentary. The group recently won the Rob Acda Award and has upcoming p...
GroenLinks-PvdA renamed PRO (Progressive Netherlands), red rose swapped for green
The political parties GroenLinks and PvdA have officially merged under the new name Progressief Nederland (PRO). Positioned as a broad people's party, the organization has updated its branding by repl...
Construction of Bolstoren in Nieuw-Vennep halted by enforcement, developer: 'We want to hurry for the buyers'
Construction on the Bolstoren in Nieuw-Vennep, which is being converted into nearly 100 apartments, has been halted by authorities because the environmental permit is not yet finalized. Developer De R...
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Witkoff: 15-point plan led to good talks with Iran
US negotiator Steve Witkoff stated that a 15-point plan presented to Iran has resulted in positive and productive conversations between the two nations. The initiative marks a significant effort by th...
Judge bans undressing feature in Grok chatbot
A court in Amsterdam has banned the "undressing function" of the Grok chatbot in the Netherlands following a summary judgment. The legal challenge was brought by victim support organizations and safet...
GL-PvdA and D66 to further explore new Haarlem coalition with CDA; other parties sidelined for now
GL-PvdA and D66 are set to explore a new local coalition in Haarlem with the CDA, excluding other parties for the time being. Following initial discussions led by Diana van Loenen, the three parties w...
Judge rules Grok may not undress people online with AI software
An Amsterdam court has ruled that the AI chatbot Grok is prohibited from generating and distributing AI-generated 'undressing' images and child pornographic material in the Netherlands. This decision ...
Paul McCartney announces first album in over five years
Paul McCartney has announced his first new album in over five years. The 83-year-old musician describes the record as a collection of revealing moments and memories that he has never shared before.
Trump: Iran wanted to take over the Middle East
During a cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had intentions to take over the Middle East. He asserted that American intervention and presence in the region prevented these pla...
Lawyer also seeks acquittal for Ali B in Ten Damme rape case
Lawyer Bart Swier has requested an acquittal for Ali B regarding the alleged rape of singer Ellen ten Damme. The defense argued that a statement from Ten Damme's former partner should not be used as c...
Advisory council links housing construction and circular economy goals
The Dutch Scientific Climate Council (WKR) suggests that transforming, splitting, or adding floors to existing buildings could create tens of thousands of homes while significantly reducing CO2 emissi...
Driver changes statement about Kloosterstraat accident: ‘I just told a bullshit story’
A 44-year-old driver admitted to providing a false initial statement regarding a collision on Haarlem's Kloosterstraat that occurred on August 19, 2024. The suspect allegedly hit a cyclist while speed...
Asylum minister short of 4,500 beds, sends urgent appeal to municipalities: 'Immediate emergency shelter needed'
Minister of Asylum Bart van den Brink has issued an urgent appeal to Dutch municipalities to open emergency shelters as the national system faces a shortage of 4,500 places. He warned that the situati...
This painting company has maintained Amsterdam’s monuments for five generations: ‘Leave the city? We wouldn’t dream of it’
Jan van Rijn appointed informateur in Hillegom; BBH nominates Jeroen Nederpelt as alderman candidate
Jan van Rijn from the BBH party has been appointed as the informateur to lead coalition talks in Hillegom following the local elections. As the largest party in the council, BBH has nominated Mike Roe...
What does an asylum seeker center mean? Heemskerk and Uitgeest hold meetings where arrival itself is not up for debate despite fierce opposition
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have approved the establishment of an asylum seekers' center between the two towns. On April 20, residents and the Central Agency for the Reception of Asyl...
Limburg wants to significantly expand Einstein Telescope test center
The Dutch province of Limburg plans to allocate 4 million euros for research into expanding the ETpathfinder prototype in Maastricht into a world-class research facility for low-frequency gravitationa...
EU foreign policy chief says Ukraine should not give up Donbas
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Ukraine should not be pressured into ceding territory, such as the Donbas region, to end the conflict. She warned that potential U.S. plans to suggest s...
Man beaten unconscious during bike robbery in Vondelpark
A man was assaulted and robbed of his bicycle in Amsterdam's Vondelpark on March 16, resulting in him losing consciousness after being attacked twice. Police are currently searching for the suspect an...