Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ikea's second-hand corner had a slight scent of greenwashing
Hester and Sam paste stickers on election posters: How climate-conscious are Beverwijk’s local parties?
Young activists from Milieu Defensie Jong are evaluating the climate consciousness of local political parties by placing color-coded stickers on election posters across twelve Dutch municipalities. In...
The 5 best chess spots in Amsterdam according to blitz champion Eline Roebers
After ‘How Much is the Fish?’ comes carnival hit ‘Hoempa tetete’: stadium announcer Robert Sant creates a unique atmosphere at Telstar
Robert Sant, the stadium speaker and DJ at Telstar's Buko Stadion, has been praised for creating a unique matchday atmosphere through his eclectic music selection. His playlists, which include both te...
Qatar urges residents to stay indoors due to threat
The Qatari Ministry of Interior has raised the national threat level to high, advising residents to stay indoors and keep away from windows and open spaces. The warning was issued via social media, al...
How wooden homes boost construction speed and living pleasure: ‘It really does something to you’
BAM, the largest construction company in the Netherlands, is significantly increasing its focus on timber construction for new housing projects. This shift aims to improve environmental sustainability...
CBS: emissions rose in 2025, climate goals further out of reach
Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands increased by 0.8 percent in 2025, reaching a total of 145.6 megatonnes. According to data from the CBS and RIVM, this rise makes achieving the national clim...
HD poll: GL-PvdA and D66 neck and neck for the win, VVD, Jouw Haarlem and FVD battle for third place
A poll conducted by Haarlems Dagblad shows GroenLinks-PvdA leading with 15.7% of the vote in Haarlem, followed closely by D66 at 14.6%. Based on a survey of 553 residents, the results indicate a tight...
Dutch CO2 emissions rise as neighboring countries close power plants
Dutch greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025, primarily due to a rise in electricity production for export. The surge in exports to neighboring countries like Belgium and Germany occurred as those...
Municipality launches safety reporting point and tours unsafe spots with residents: 'We can't always take away feelings'
The municipality of Uitgeest has launched an online reporting tool for residents to share safety concerns and will conduct a neighborhood tour on April 14th. During the tour, municipal staff and resid...
More than a hundred homeless people to go to court for shelter in 2025
In 2025, at least 122 homeless individuals in the Netherlands took legal action to secure a place in a shelter. According to research by Investico, De Groene Amsterdammer, and Trouw, these individuals...
Singer and musical actress Pia Douwes receives royal decoration
Singer and musical actress Pia Douwes was appointed Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion on Tuesday evening. The royal decoration honors her significant contributions to the Dutch performing ar...
Beverwijk resistance hero Wim van der Geest honored with street name; as a priest he helped hundreds of children into hiding
The city of Beverwijk has decided to name a street after resistance hero Wim van der Geest. During World War II, the priest helped hundreds of children find hiding places while serving in Limburg.
Lebanese state media: Israeli strike hits Beirut apartment building
Israeli attacks targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, according to Lebanese state media. It is currently unclear if there were any casualties, and the Israeli military has not...
North Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s choice for new supreme leader
North Korea has expressed its support for the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader. Pyongyang also condemned recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Ira...
New mass claim being prepared against chemical plant Chemours
The foundation PFAS Vrij Green Claim is launching a mass claim against the Chemours chemical plant in Dordrecht on behalf of local residents. The lawsuit seeks an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and ...
Large differences in cancer drug prices, KWF calls for more transparency
KWF and the Netherlands Cancer Institute report that hospitals pay significantly different prices for the same cancer medications, with variations up to 2,800 euros per treatment. The organizations ar...
Wealthy executive behind Jupiler receives 85.8 million bonus: ‘This is unprecedented’
AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris received an unprecedented compensation package last year, earning nearly 1,800 times more than the company's lowest-paid employee. The total amount includes a bonus of 85....
Real estate association sounds alarm: sale of rental homes widens gap between first-time buyers
The Dutch real estate association NVM reports that the large-scale sale of rental properties is significantly increasing inequality among first-time homebuyers. While the supply of homes for sale has ...
Local parties heading for victory in municipal elections
Local parties in the Netherlands are expected to gain ground in next week's municipal elections, according to a poll by Ipsos I&O. However, voter turnout is projected to be low once again.