Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Alderman pushes through Brasapark sports field plan despite local opposition
Amsterdam Alderman Sofyan Mbarki has confirmed the development of new sports fields in Brasapark to address a lack of athletic facilities in the Zuidoost district. Despite local opposition over potent...
Gambling company receives record €25 million fine in the Netherlands
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has imposed a record-breaking fine of nearly 25 million euros on the operator of the gambling website Kaasino for offering illegal services. This penalty repre...
March 18, 2026 elections: who can you vote for?
Voters can head to the polls on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, for the upcoming elections. Candidate lists are now available for review to help citizens decide on their choice.
New development Nieuw-Vennep West: 4,580 homes, schools, sports and green spaces on the way
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer, the Dutch government, and regional partners have finalized plans to build 4,580 homes in Nieuw-Vennep West. The development project, which includes schools and spor...
Slachtoffer verkrachting 1994: jij zou mij niet klein krijgen
A victim of a 1994 violent rape in Nijmegen addressed the suspect, 60-year-old Angelo L., during a court hearing in Arnhem on Tuesday. The suspect, who is from Heerlen, claimed in court that he has no...
UN sees increasing serious violations in South Sudan
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has reported a significant increase in serious human rights violations during the conflict in South Sudan. More than 160 civilians have been killed by armed groups a...
More senior housing under construction, but not nearly enough to solve shortage
Amsterdam built 480 elderly homes last year, nearly reaching its annual target of 500, though local officials estimate that 1,239 homes are actually required annually to resolve the shortage. The init...
Rapper Ye adds second GelreDome concert weeks after ticket rush
Rapper Ye has announced a second concert at the GelreDome on June 8, following the rapid sell-out of his first show scheduled for June 6. Concert organizer J. Noah Live confirmed the additional date d...
Health Council: COVID vaccine age limit can be raised from 60 to 70
The Health Council of the Netherlands recommends increasing the age limit for the annual COVID-19 booster vaccination from 60 to 70 years. People in their 60s will no longer be automatically eligible ...
Volkswagen faces high costs from US import tariffs
Volkswagen experienced a downturn in 2025, largely attributed to high costs arising from import tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. As a result, the German automaker announced plans to eli...
Azerbaijan sends aid to Iran after rising tensions
Azerbaijan has announced it is sending tons of food and medicine as aid to Iran following a period of heightened tensions between the two neighbors. The decision to provide assistance was made after a...
Is there a future for Circus Hakim now that new development leaves no room for the theater? 'I want to keep telling the story'
Circus Hakim, a theater run by Hakim Tra0dia in Haarlem, faces an uncertain future due to large-scale redevelopment plans at its current location. After twelve years at the former Lieven de Keyschool,...
Anneke Terra and Sander Visser blend political colors: 'But Uitgeest remains Uitgeest. The residents make the village'
The political parties PvdA and GroenLinks in Uitgeest have merged following a collaboration initiated nine months ago by Anneke Terra and Sander Visser. The leaders expressed that while the parties ar...
From housing and a new pool to status holders: six election themes in Castricum listed
On March 18, the Netherlands will hold municipal elections. In Castricum, key campaign topics include housing, a new swimming pool, and the accommodation of status holders.