Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Council wants to redevelop Bakkum showroom for five years of housing: 'If it becomes a new Berg- en Bal, status holders will be satisfied'
The city council plans to redevelop a former showroom in Bakkum to provide habitable housing for status holders for at least five years. Current residents support the proposal on the condition that th...
Privacy concerns at town hall’s Civil Affairs prompt overhaul: 'We don't see any easy solutions'
The municipality is redesigning the public service area in the city hall due to privacy concerns regarding sensitive conversations. Both officials and council members reported that the current layout ...
Haarlem voters back plans for more paid parking
Voters in Haarlem have expressed their support for the local government's plans to expand paid parking zones across the city. This mandate allows the municipality to move forward with its proposed str...
Anti-asylum center vote puts Jetten's cabinet in trouble
Recent local election results in the Netherlands have sparked celebrations among political leaders in The Hague despite underlying tensions regarding asylum seeker centers. The rise of anti-AZC sentim...
US sends 2,500 additional marines to Middle East
The United States is deploying 2,500 additional marines to the Middle East according to reports from Reuters. While the troops could potentially be used for land operations in Iran, officials emphasiz...
This cabinet also wants to make criticized terrorism law permanent
The Dutch government intends to make a controversial temporary counter-terrorism law permanent before it expires on March 1. This law allows authorities to impose administrative measures, such as repo...
Painting of Lily Allen used as album cover on display in museum
A painting of singer Lily Allen by Spanish artist Nieves González is being exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London for one year. The artwork gained recognition after Allen featured it as...
Hart voor Hillegom and GL-PvdA factions may look different: Preferential seats for Kirsten Sanders and Annemieke van Dijk
The composition of the municipal council in Hillegom may change as candidates Kirsten Sanders and Annemieke van Dijk secured seats through preference votes. This shift means that Jan Zwaan and Frank S...
New artwork on Beursplein to spark conversation about care for terminally ill patients
Ajax prepares for the Klassieker: "We are Ajax and we don't have to fear anyone"
Ajax is preparing for a crucial match against Feyenoord this Sunday as they compete for second place in the league and a spot in the Champions League. Interim coach Oscar García expressed confidence ...
US government wants money back from Harvard University
The U.S. government has initiated legal proceedings against Harvard University to recover billions of dollars in federal tax money. The lawsuit seeks to reclaim public funds from the prestigious insti...
Khamenei blames Israel for attacks on Turkey and Oman
Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei has denied responsibility for recent missile and drone attacks on Turkey and Oman, instead blaming Israel for the incidents. Khamenei claimed the attacks were "false fl...
Uitgeest updates real estate agents, mortgage advisors and installers
The municipality of Uitgeest is planning to phase out natural gas in its neighborhoods as part of a sustainable energy transition. Local real estate agents, mortgage advisors, and installers are being...
Municipalities with low voter turnout: work to be done
Dutch municipalities with low voter turnout in local elections are aiming to improve participation in future contests. Mayor Mark Buijs of Roosendaal noted that despite a slight increase, more work is...
Two 15-year-old boys arrested for explosion in Rotterdam-Delfshaven
Police have arrested two 15-year-old boys from Rozenburg and Spijkenisse in connection with an explosion at a residential building in Rotterdam-Delfshaven earlier this month. The arrests were announce...
New Chinese retail giant Joybuy promises everything, but isn't delivering yet
Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched its Joybuy platform in the Netherlands, offering a wide range of products from groceries to electronics. Despite the launch, retail experts remain skeptical ab...
Will GroenLinks-PvdA continue as Progressive Netherlands? It could well happen
The GroenLinks-PvdA political alliance is set to reveal its new official party name this Thursday. Digital investigations suggest the name may be 'Progressief Nederland,' though the parties are attemp...
Asylum seekers likely to stay allowed to work after three months
Asylum seekers in the Netherlands with a high probability of being granted residency will be permitted to start working after three months, halving the current six-month waiting period. This policy ad...
Haarlem choir hopes to attract young audience with Bavo performance: 'We hope to bring different layers of the city together'
The newly formed ensemble Bavocale Haarlemse will perform "Ceremony of Passion" at the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk in Haarlem on March 22nd. Led by conductor Benjamin Bakker, the performance combines conte...
Ministry experiments with European alternative to WhatsApp
State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has launched a small-scale experiment within the Dutch government to test a European alternative to messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal. The initiative aims to...