Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Voting in an old sawmill or a church: These unique Amsterdam polling stations you don't want to miss
For the municipal elections on March 18, 2026, voters in Amsterdam will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at unique polling stations, including churches, museums, and old sawmills. This initi...
CDA and D66 lose popularity nationwide, D66 Haarlemmermeer: ‘We partly understand the disappointment’
The political parties CDA and D66 are experiencing a decline in national popularity in the Netherlands according to recent polling by Ipsos I&O. While the CDA has not yet felt this impact locally, D66...
Iran continues fight against Israel and US, rejects mediation
Iran has launched further missile attacks against Israel following claims from Defense Minister Israel Katz that official Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike. Iranian officials stated that th...
Seats and Sofas must compensate customers for poor warranty fulfillment
Furniture retailer Seats and Sofas will compensate approximately 1,500 customers for damages resulting from the company's failure to properly follow warranty regulations. The store is expected to pay ...
Seats and Sofas compensates customers who wrongly paid for warranty
Furniture retailer Seats and Sofas is compensating nearly 1,500 customers who were wrongfully charged for furniture inspections. The company will refund over 100,000 euros to individuals who were enti...
Beach access in Castricum renewed: wider, safer and ready for the new season
The beach entrance in Castricum has been fully renovated and is now open to the public for the new season. Following the previous refurbishment of the beach plateau, the access path is now wider and s...
Merel Westrik leaves De Coen & Sander Show: 'She is choosing for herself'
News presenter Merel Westrik is departing from 'De Coen & Sander Show' on the radio station JOE. Her final broadcasts will take place this week as she has decided to step away from the morning program...
Netherlands to launch defense credit institution with Finland and UK
The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Finland are planning to establish a new credit institution dedicated to defense projects. This initiative aims to support the defense industry and accelerate r...
What if your child is afraid of death?
This article provides advice on how parents can address a child's fear of death, which may manifest as sleep problems or excessive questioning. Experts suggest that such anxieties in children often st...
Prosecution seeks 18 years and mandatory psychiatric treatment for abuse of children in care
The Dutch Public Prosecutor has demanded 18-year prison sentences and mandatory psychiatric treatment for Peter S. and Nancy D. during an appeal trial. The couple is accused of sexually abusing seven ...
EU foreign policy chief: we don't really understand US actions
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the European Union is increasingly grappling with the unpredictability of the United States under President Donald Trump. While reaffirming the alliance...
UK to further tap into Ukrainian drone expertise
The United Kingdom and Ukraine are set to sign a cooperation agreement to share expertise on drone defense. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in London to formaliz...
ABN AMRO also restricts interest-only mortgage options
ABN AMRO has announced it will limit interest-only mortgages to a maximum of 30 percent of a property's value starting June 1. The bank joins Rabobank and ASN Bank, which have recently introduced simi...
Zandvoort rescue station members drill at South Pier: Sailing yacht with engine failure towed
Crew members from the Zandvoort rescue station completed a multi-hour training exercise near the Zuidpier involving a Unimog and an inflatable boat. The drill simulated the recovery of a sailing yacht...
Haarlem New-East: A new district with 7,500 homes on both sides of the Ringvaart. Frank Visser (CU) strongly believes in it
The city of Haarlem is planning the development of a new district called Haarlem Nieuw-Oost, which will include at least 7,500 new homes on both sides of the Ringvaart. The project also features local...
Can this TikTok trend really boost your confidence? Expert is skeptical: ‘No miracle cure’
A popular TikTok trend involving mirror affirmations is being evaluated by psychology professor Filip Raes, who warns that it is not a miracle cure for low self-esteem. While the trend suggests that r...
Cyclists injured in collision on Willemsparkweg
Two cyclists were hospitalized with injuries following a collision on the Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam on yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred around 4:45 PM when a racing cyclist collided with a...
Unprecedented number of displaced persons in occupied West Bank, UN says
The UN human rights office reports that 36,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the Israeli-occupied West Bank within a single year. This level of displacement is described as unprecedented for the...
AI giant Anthropic backed by Big Tech in clash with Trump: ‘Don’t spy on citizens with technology’
Anthropic is engaged in a legal dispute with the U.S. government, refusing to allow its AI technology to be used for citizen surveillance. Major tech firms like Apple and Amazon are supporting the fir...
Civil servants to strike again in mid-April
Dutch state civil servants are scheduled to hold a nationwide strike on Tuesday, April 14, due to an ongoing dispute regarding their collective labor agreement. The industrial action follows previous ...