Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Almost all polling stations are open
Nearly all 9,964 polling stations across the Netherlands officially opened at 7:30 AM for the current elections. While most stations followed this schedule, some locations began accepting votes as ear...
LIVE North Holland Elections | Polls are open
The municipal elections have officially started in the province of North Holland, with polling stations now open to the public. This live coverage provides updates and information regarding the electi...
Voters can choose from almost as many parties as in 2022
Dutch voters in the upcoming municipal elections will have a choice of nearly nine parties on average, which is consistent with the figures from 2022. According to an ANP analysis of Kiesraad data, th...
Gloom over low turnout is understandable, but it can be different: four ways to turn the tide
Local elections in the Netherlands are facing low voter turnout, prompting discussions on how to reverse this trend. The article explores four potential solutions, such as hosting election events, off...
Forum in the city council: from Ratelband to crypto king
Forum voor Democratie is participating in the municipal elections in 104 Dutch municipalities this year, more than doubling its previous reach. The party had to quickly recruit hundreds of candidates ...
What you need to know about today's municipal elections
Residents of Amsterdam are voting today in the municipal and district council elections at 460 polling stations across the city. Voters can choose from 622 candidates representing 35 parties, with ini...
What you need to know about today's municipal elections
Residents of Amsterdam can vote today in the municipal elections at 460 polling stations across the city to choose from 35 political parties. Voters are required to bring their voting pass and identif...
Arts Council calls for €47 million annual increase in culture budget
Flynn Macnack (18) was a talented volleyball player, but the Haarlem native chose football. This winter he made a surprise transfer to Italy
Eighteen-year-old Flynn Macnack from Haarlem has chosen to pursue a career in professional football despite his family's deep roots in volleyball. He recently made a significant career move by transfe...
Snack vegetables with pesticides: how unhealthy is that?
A study conducted by the Pesticide Action Network Netherlands for the consumer program Kassa found pesticide residues in 11 out of 20 tested snack vegetables. The article addresses health concerns for...
Theater De Krocht cancels event for the first time over noise dispute
Theater De Krocht has cancelled a disco dance event scheduled for Sunday due to ongoing noise complaints from a neighbor. This marks the first time the theater has had to scrap a program item since th...
View all 2026 municipal election results here tonight
The Netherlands will hold its municipal elections on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Voters across the country will head to the polls to elect local council representatives, with results expected to be ann...
You can vote here
Municipal elections are being held this Wednesday, with polling stations open for voters from 7:30 AM until 9:00 PM. Information is provided to help citizens locate their nearest polling station to pa...
Toos & Henk - March 18
Cartoonist Paul Kusters creates the daily comic strip Toos & Henk from Monday through Saturday. The series offers his unique perspective on current events and news.
Beverwijk grants permit for Ankie’s Hoeve: 210 homes surrounded by industry and busy roads
The municipality of Beverwijk has granted an environmental permit for the construction of 210 apartments on the site of the former Ankie’s Hoeve children's farm. Due to the project's proximity to in...
Which party will enter the city council? Read the latest election news for the Haarlem region
A live blog provides updates and news regarding the municipal elections in the Haarlem region. It tracks which political parties will earn seats in the local city council.
What went wrong at Blekersduin? Labor Party asks council questions over halted housing construction in Santpoort-Zuid
The PvdA political party in Velsen has raised concerns regarding the suspension of a 40-unit social housing project in Santpoort-Zuid. They are seeking clarification on why the construction was halted...
Singer Kehlani releases new album on her birthday
American singer Kehlani announced that her fifth studio album, titled "KEHLANI", will be released on April 24th. The release coincides with the artist's birthday, as she shared the news with fans via ...
Few parties with only female candidates on the ballot
An analysis of Dutch municipal election data shows that very few political parties feature exclusively female candidates on their ballots. While 95 parties consist only of men, only four parties with ...
Striking link to Urk in major drug case: ‘Suspect knew what he was doing’
A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam is suspected of large-scale cocaine trafficking with notable links to drug cases involving individuals from Urk. The investigation highlights significant similarities ...