Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ski gondola detaches in Swiss resort and rolls down mountain
A ski gondola detached from its lift and rolled down a mountain in the Engelberg ski area in Switzerland. While it is currently unclear if the cabin was occupied, local media reports indicate at least...
Media: Huge gas field in Iran attacked
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out an attack on targets near a massive gas field in the southern Gulf region. State media reported that firefighting teams were dispatched to...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Rotterdam reports even lower turnout, more voters head to polls in Utrecht
Rotterdam reports a voter turnout of 13.7% by 1:00 PM during the 2026 local elections, maintaining its position as the city with the lowest participation in the Netherlands. In contrast, Utrecht recor...
New EU Inc. legal form to help startups cross European borders
The European Commission has introduced a new legal entity form called 'EU Inc.' to help startups expand more easily across borders within the European Union. This initiative aims to reduce administrat...
Amsterdamned II keeps discrimination icon, but fine is dropped
The appeals board of the Dutch media watchdog NICAM has upheld the decision to include a discrimination icon in the classification for the film Amsterdamned II. While the rating remains, the board ove...
Sweden reports execution of Swedish citizen in Iran
A Swedish national who had been sentenced to death in Iran was executed on Wednesday, according to the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard expressed shock fol...
Extra camera surveillance for Telstar-PSV championship match
The municipality of Velsen is installing extra security cameras at the BUKO stadium for the upcoming football match between Telstar and PSV this Sunday. This measure is intended to enhance safety and ...
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House prices around Amsterdam catching up with the capital
House prices in the regions surrounding Amsterdam are rising more rapidly than in the capital city itself. According to research from Calcasa, areas such as Alkmaar and the Gooi have seen the stronges...
Dozens of protesters at King Willem-Alexander's visit to Aruba
King Willem-Alexander began his official visit to Aruba on Wednesday, meeting with the Council of Ministers and faction leaders at Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad. During the meetings, approximately fifty ...
Cause of cracks in Nieuw-Vennep’s Cpunt building still unknown: 'Best-case scenario to reopen after weekend'
The Cpunt building in Nieuw-Vennep has been closed until at least March 29 after structural cracks were discovered in the floor. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is currently conducting investigatio...
Fine dropped after complaint over Amsterdamned II, but discrimination icon remains
Compelling election story: how a homeless man once ended up in the Amsterdam city council
In 1921, a homeless man from Rembrandtplein was unexpectedly elected to the Amsterdam city council. The article highlights this historical event as a unique example of the city's unconventional politi...
Does the arrival of an asylum center at De Elta sports park influence the voting behavior of Santpoort residents? 'We have a responsibility and we must share it'
Residents of Santpoort-Zuid are considering whether the planned establishment of an asylum seeker center at Sportpark De Elta influences their choices in the current elections. Voters at 't Brederode ...
Lars and his group see them flying in IJmuiden aan Zee: ‘Hey, that’s a lifer for me, I can cross it off my list’
Nature guide Lars led a bird-watching excursion in IJmuiden aan Zee, helping participants identify species like the dunnock. The group utilized telescopes and binoculars to spot birds, with some membe...
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LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Wim's living room is the smallest polling station in the Netherlands, 20 voters have visited so far
Wim Westhoff has turned his living room into the smallest polling station in the Netherlands for the 2026 municipal elections. Twenty voters have already visited the unique site, where they are offere...
Political podcast: JA21 leader assaulted and who won the big AT5 final debate?
This political podcast episode discusses the assault of JA21 faction leader Kevin Kreuger following the final AT5 election debate held at De Meervaart theater. Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De...
Armed soldiers and military vehicles in Heemskerk: Exercise in empty buildings at Tolhek
The Infantry Battalion Guarding Security of the National Reserve Corps will conduct a military exercise this Friday and Saturday at Tolhek in Heemskerk. The training focuses on urban area operations a...
Israel claims to have killed another Iranian official
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel killed Iran's Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib. Iran has not yet confirmed the death of the high-ranking official.