Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Gaasperdam police station moves to Duivendrecht, 'serious concerns' from PvdA
The PvdA party has expressed serious concerns regarding the relocation of the Gaasperdam police station in Amsterdam Zuidoost to Duivendrecht. Council members worry that losing a local police presence...
Constitutional crisis looms in Kosovo
Kosovo faces a potential constitutional crisis as President Vjosa Osmani seeks to dissolve parliament and call for new elections. This would mark the country's third election in less than a year.
New gap in international legal order
The American and Israeli air forces have successfully targeted and eliminated members of the Iranian leadership. This military action marks a significant blow to a regime that has been a source of dom...
You can't just polish away the glass ceiling
The article discusses the metaphorical glass ceiling and gender inequality in the context of International Women's Day. It uses a satirical remark about cleaning the glass ceiling to highlight the ong...
Saskia from Castricum reflects on her Winter Full of Love adventure: 'My children were disappointed it didn't work out'
Saskia Leenders from Castricum reflects on her participation in the television show Winter Vol Liefde, where she sought a relationship with Klaas in Austria. Although the connection did not result in ...
Robbers brandished guns in wholesaler and shot at fleeing employee; sole suspect denies charges
Employees at a consumer electronics wholesaler in Haarlemmermeer were assaulted and one was shot during an armed robbery in August 2024. A 4.5-year prison sentence has been demanded for a 43-year-old ...
Princess Margriet visits Paralympic Winter Games in Italy
Princess Margriet is scheduled to visit the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy next week. Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Sports Minister Mirjam Sterk will also attend the events, according to an announce...
Cabinet considers measures to prevent 2026 prison cell shortage
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen warns that the Dutch prison system faces a projected shortage of 265 cells this year without further intervention. While emergency measures are currently managing o...
Moment of silence for late baseball player De Jong
A moment of silence was held for former Dutch catcher and coach Sidney de Jong before a World Baseball Classic game between the Netherlands and Venezuela. De Jong, a prominent figure in Dutch baseball...
Amsterdam teacher Piet de Boer improved the lives of ‘imbeciles’
Long queues for Harry Styles pop-up store in Amsterdam: ‘I don’t even know her name, but it’s so much fun’
What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion
New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...
HFC match-winner at Nieuw Zuid almost played for Quick Boys: ‘For whatever reason it didn’t happen’
Delano Ladan scored the decisive header for Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to secure a 1-0 victory over Quick Boys. The goal was particularly significant as Ladan had previously undergone a trial ...
Heemstede seeks solutions for N201 traffic bottleneck but leaves debate to successors: ‘New city council has its work cut out’
The Heemstede municipal council discussed the ongoing traffic congestion issues on the N201 and Cruquiusweg during its final session of the current term. Members decided to defer any concrete decision...
Excise duty reduction only way to curb fuel prices, say experts
Experts suggest that reducing excise duties is the only way for the government to control rising fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Although pump prices are increasing, it is curre...
Massive queue on Looiersgracht for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered on the Looiersgracht in Amsterdam for the opening of a Harry Styles pop-up store celebrating his new album release. The store sells exclusive merchandise and CDs and will rem...
Huge line in central Amsterdam for Harry Styles pop-up store
Hundreds of fans gathered at a pop-up store in Amsterdam's Looiersgracht to purchase merchandise and music following the release of Harry Styles' new album. The store's opening precedes the singer's t...
Will there be a Heemskerk flag in the council chamber? If it’s up to Tobias Nijboer, yes. ‘It is a sympathetic proposal’
Tobias Nijboer of the local party Heemskerk Lokaal has proposed hanging the municipal flag in the council chamber to better represent local pride. The initiative comes after the municipality distribut...
Aid organization: More than 300,000 people displaced in Lebanon
In less than four days, over 300,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli bombings and evacuation orders targeting the south and Beirut. The Norwegian Refugee Council warns of a potent...
Girls get priority over boys on five football pitches
The city of Amsterdam has introduced priority signs for girls at five local soccer pitches to encourage them to be more active in spaces typically dominated by boys. Specific days have been designated...