Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US instructs embassies worldwide to review security
The U.S. State Department has ordered American embassies worldwide to immediately review their security measures in response to the conflict in Iran. This directive follows similar instructions previo...
StemWijzer completed nearly 2.3 million times since launch
The StemWijzer voting aid has been used nearly 2.3 million times since its launch a month ago for the Dutch municipal elections. The tool is available in 258 municipalities and is expected to see high...
Jetten: Antisemitism not only among Muslims, points to FVD
Dutch leader Rob Jetten stated on the television program 'Eva' that antisemitism exists across all layers of society rather than being limited to specific groups. He specifically pointed to the politi...
Preserving bulb fields while creating more housing: the choices for young people in Hillegom
Ahead of the municipal elections on March 18, Hillegom is debating how to retain its young population amidst a housing shortage and an aging demographic. Key issues include deciding whether to preserv...
It’s time! Haarlem heads to the polls, read all about the council elections here
Residents of Haarlem are heading to the polls this Wednesday to elect a new city council following a lengthy campaign. Approximately 129,000 eligible voters will determine which 39 candidates will sec...
Dokkum celebrates King's Day over the weekend with a King's song
Dokkum and surrounding Frisian villages will host various festivities during the weekend preceding King's Day, which includes a visit from the royal family. The event program features performances by ...
What we as a polarized society can learn from the Bijlmer
Review: Comedian Isabelle Kafando’s characters are often so grotesque they cease to be interesting
Poor state of Kolenkitbuurt housing is an opportunity to reach residents behind closed doors
Medical cannabis not the miracle cure it seemed to be
A study published in the medical journal The Lancet concludes that medicinal cannabis is not effective in treating mental health issues. The research challenges previous beliefs about the drug's thera...
Where are we voting tomorrow? These are the 7 most unique polling stations in the Netherlands
The Dutch municipal elections are scheduled for Wednesday, featuring several unique voting locations across the country. Voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots in unconventional settings, s...
Dog Idol and owner Ilse take on challenge together in Spaarndam: ‘He may not be my child, but he is a full member of the family’
Ilse van Veen and her five-year-old dog, Idol, are training for the upcoming Obedience selection trials on March 22 in Spaarndam. The duo practices at the Kynologen Club Amsterdam, where Van Veen desc...
Zelensky: More than 200 Ukrainian drone experts in Middle East
President Zelensky announced that over 200 Ukrainian drone experts have been deployed to the Middle East to help defend against Iranian Shahed drones. These drones are also used extensively by Russia ...
Robert (65) went to school by scooter as a child; now director, he sees pupils arrive in cars and cargo bikes
Robert Smid, a 65-year-old school administrator in Schoorl, is reflecting on the changes in student transportation as he approaches his retirement. Having attended the same school as a child on a scoo...
Stichting Vluchteling sees needs in Lebanon increasing rapidly
Benoit de Gryse, director of the Dutch organization Stichting Vluchteling, reports that humanitarian needs in Lebanon are rising rapidly as nearly a million people have been displaced. De Gryse travel...
Five hundred euros for a Telstar ticket against PSV: Fans of champions-elect desperate to attend match
Telstar is preparing for a match against PSV this Sunday, where PSV could potentially secure the national title. Due to the significance of the game, fans are reportedly willing to pay up to 500 euros...
Minister: Canceling American VAT system contract will cost money
State Secretary Eelco Eerenberg warned that terminating the contract with the American firm Fast Enterprises for the new Dutch VAT IT system would result in legal and financial repercussions. The gove...
Groningen measures against collisions with small wind turbines
The province of Groningen is introducing measures to reduce bird and bat collisions with small wind turbines. These measures include potentially shutting down the turbines at night during the month of...
Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO) following the completion of a formal cooling-off period. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno announced the departure, confirming t...
Cannabis plantation at Molenwerf Uitgeest, mayor closes building for nine months
On March 17, police discovered a cannabis nursery with approximately 280 plants in a commercial building in Uitgeest. Following the discovery, the mayor ordered the premises to be closed for a period ...