Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Household budgets hundreds of euros lighter due to energy crisis
Rising energy prices driven by geopolitical conflict are putting a significant financial strain on household budgets. A family of four with a car is estimated to pay over 600 euros more annually due t...
The telephone is 150 years old: do you prefer calling or texting? Let us know
The first phone call was made by inventor Alexander Bell 150 years ago, marking the beginning of a significant evolution in communication. Since then, technology has transitioned from early bakelite p...
Embassy staff in Iran temporarily moved to Azerbaijan
Dutch embassy staff in Iran are being temporarily relocated to Baku, Azerbaijan, due to security risks. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the move on social media, citing the safety of personne...
Suspect in babysitting abuse case: disgusting and cowardly act
The appeal trial for Nancy D. and Peter S. regarding the sexual abuse of seven children in the Eindhoven area has begun in Den Bosch. Both suspects expressed remorse in court, with Nancy D. describing...
How to know if a daycare is safe? ‘A certificate of conduct doesn't say everything’
Court: no further investigation into detention of former lawyer Weski
A Rotterdam court has rejected a request for further investigation into the detention conditions of former lawyer Inez Weski, who is accused of participating in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organization. ...
US official: Most intensive attacks on Iran today
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the United States conducted its most intensive attacks against Iran to date on Tuesday. Hegseth stated that American military operations are escalati...
Another awkward scenario: Ajax may be unable to play play-offs at the Arena due to Harry Styles
Ajax may be forced to play potential European football playoff matches away from the Johan Cruijff Arena due to a series of Harry Styles concerts scheduled at the stadium in late May. The club can avo...
Trump may be open to talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump stated he is potentially open to negotiations with Iran, depending on specific conditions. This comes after nuclear program discussions were disrupted by recent US and Israel...
UN agency: nearly 700,000 people displaced in Lebanon
The UN refugee agency reports that approximately 667,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli attacks over the past week. This total includes 100,000 individuals who fled within the la...
New exhibition at Stedelijk Museum: Ivna Esajas challenges art world conventions
Croatia and Hungary set gasoline price caps, other countries hesitate
Croatia and Hungary have implemented price ceilings on fuel in response to significant price increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East. These are the first European countries to intervene in...
Municipal elections are on March 18; this is what D66 wants
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Haarlem will head to the polls to elect a new city council. This report outlines the candidates and platform for the political party D66 as part of a series on the...
Police action in Nieuw-Dordrecht in which man died ruled lawful
The Public Prosecution Service in the Northern Netherlands ruled that police acted lawfully during a 2023 incident in Nieuw-Dordrecht where a man died. An investigation by the National Criminal Invest...
Longer waiting lists for social care and youth services in Haarlemmermeer, risk of delays due to lack of expertise
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is experiencing longer waiting lists for youth care and social support services due to a staff shortage caused by measures against false self-employment. These delay...
Meta loses appeal: viewing friends' posts by default on Instagram remains possible
Meta has lost an appeal in a Dutch court case brought by the privacy organization Bits of Freedom regarding Instagram and Facebook timelines. The ruling ensures that users can continue to see posts fr...
Bits of Freedom wins appeal over freedom of choice on Instagram
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Bits of Freedom in a case against Meta, ensuring Dutch users retain the right to choose how their Instagram and Facebook timelines are displayed. This d...
IJmondtrekkers leaders form a scouting family: 'Many have been members since childhood'
The scouting group De IJmondtrekkers meets every Saturday at the edge of Zuid-Kennemerland park in IJmuiden to engage in traditional outdoor activities like building fires and pioneering. The organiza...
Prosecutors demand 4 years and psychiatric treatment in 1994 Nijmegen rape case
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 60-year-old man accused of a 1994 rape in Nijmegen. The prosecution stated that the vi...
Renovation of Belgian Palace of Justice rises to 600 million euros
The renovation of the 140-year-old Palace of Justice in Brussels is projected to exceed 600 million euros. The historic building has been under scaffolding for more than 40 years as modernization effo...