Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Cabinet aims to provide more clarity for self-employed with new law
The Dutch government is drafting new legislation to provide greater clarity for self-employed professionals. This plan includes scrapping significant parts of current laws regarding false self-employm...
'Nothing unites like a common enemy', Velsen city council supports legal action to reopen lock route
The Velsen municipal council has unanimously supported taking legal action against Rijkswaterstaat following the national water authority's decision not to reopen the locks route. The council's move t...
Last week showed EU weakness on the world stage, says Jetten
Rob Jetten criticized the European Union's weak global position, citing internal divisions regarding the conflict in Iran as a primary example. He argued that the EU must significantly improve its int...
How the ghost of Óscar García looms over Fred Grim, fueled by Jordi Cruijff's words
Ajax coach Fred Grim aims to maintain pressure on league rivals Feyenoord while dealing with the legacy and influence of youth coach Óscar García. The situation has been intensified by recent public...
Why Rob Jetten is a bit like Donald Trump
The Dutch cabinet has faced criticism for its lack of clarity regarding attacks on Iran, highlighting a shift in influence where the Minister of Foreign Affairs is often overshadowed by other minister...
Jetten: Dutch people could become victims of Iran war
Minister Rob Jetten stated that Dutch soldiers could potentially be at risk in the conflict with Iran, although the likelihood is considered very small. The cabinet is currently considering a French r...
Jiya (16) and Elza (18) on their friendship: ‘Our friendship feels like a major plot twist’
Sixteen-year-old Jiya Bakas from Haarlem and eighteen-year-old Elza Sakinskaya from Vogelenzang discuss their unique friendship for a regional feature. They share insights into what makes their bond s...
Well-attended Beverwijk Christmas market to become annual event, municipality seeks permanent budget
The Beverwijk city council intends to turn its successful Christmas market into an annual event starting after the 2025 edition. Local authorities are currently investigating the allocation of a struc...
Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city
The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...
In Amsterdam, women are more highly educated than men but less economically independent
Philosopher Jacqueline Duurland at Badhuis Leidsebuurt
The Badhuis in the Leidsebuurt will host philosopher Jacqueline Duurland and a singer-songwriter this Sunday afternoon to celebrate International Women's Day. The event offers a cultural program for t...
UN demands clarity from US on bombing of school in Iran
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk is demanding that the United States clarify its potential involvement in a bombing of an Iranian school that reportedly killed at least 150 people. Military investig...
Chancellor Merz warns of Iranian state collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that a prolonged conflict against Iran could lead to the collapse of its state institutions and Syrian-style chaos. He stated that such instability would ha...
Health Inspectorate investigates work culture at Erasmus MC ICU
The Health Care and Youth Inspectorate is investigating the work culture at the Erasmus MC intensive care unit in Rotterdam. The probe follows reports from NOS and Nieuwsuur regarding a crisis of conf...
Ten reports of loud bangs at Harsco processing plant
The North Sea Canal Area Environment Service has received ten reports of loud bangs originating from the Tata Steel site. These incidents are specifically linked to activities at the processor Harsco.
Santpoort-Noord gets ATM back: residents can withdraw cash at Dekamarkt from March 23
Residents of Santpoort-Noord will regain access to a local ATM starting March 23, with a new Geldmaat machine being installed at the Dekamarkt supermarket. This move restores cash withdrawal services ...
Brussels calls Zelensky's threat to Orbán unacceptable
The European Commission has labeled threats made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as "unacceptable." A spokesperson emphasized that no threats s...
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood to Paradiso in September
The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will perform a concert at Paradiso in Amsterdam on Monday, September 7. The event marks the artist's upcoming visit to the Netherlands.
Voting gives you influence over policy in your municipality
The article encourages citizens to express their opinions by voting on statements to influence local municipal policy. It highlights that participation in these polls provides individuals with a way t...