Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Court acquits FvD MP Gideon van Meijeren of incitement
The Court of Appeal in The Hague has acquitted Forum for Democracy MP Gideon van Meijeren of charges of incitement. Van Meijeren had previously been sentenced to community service for public remarks s...
Priscilla Vaudelle, director of 'Black Joy': 'Our joy is also our protest'
In honor of International Women's Day, various theater productions by women of color are being staged across the Netherlands, including Romana Vrede's 'Sisterhood' and Priscilla Vaudelle's 'Black Joy'...
NS passengers faced an unprecedented number of disruptions last year
NS CEO Wouter Koolmees acknowledged in the annual report that train passengers faced an unprecedented number of unexpected disruptions over the past year. Additionally, the report noted that trains we...
Amsterdam Red Light District business owners: Do not implement coffeeshop ban for foreigners
Entrepreneurs and residents in Amsterdam's Red Light District have urged the city council not to implement a ban on foreign tourists in coffeeshops. They warn that the proposed measure would lead to a...
NS records profit from passenger transport for first time since 2019
Dutch Railways (NS) recorded a profit from passenger transport in 2023 for the first time since 2019. The financial recovery was driven by higher ticket and subscription prices, a slight increase in p...
Sneevliet Committee holds commemoration for resistance fighters at Westerveld cemetery again this year
The Sneevliet Commemoration Committee is organizing a memorial service on April 12 for revolutionary socialist resistance fighters executed during World War II. The event will take place at the Wester...
Students invite elderly for iftar: Great to make seniors happy
Students from the Islamic primary school Elif in Amsterdam-Zuid invited local elderly residents to join them for an iftar meal to break the Ramadan fast. The initiative, now in its second year, serves...
Mayor closes home on Archipelstraat after explosion
Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Archipelstraat in Haarlem following a series of incidents, including an explosion, to restore public order. The residents have been relocated while police in...
Haarlem council committee members set for 30 percent pay raise: 'Better reflects the weight of the work'
The Haarlem city council is considering a 30 percent pay increase for committee members to better reflect the demands of their work. If approved during Thursday's meeting, compensation will rise to 22...
Discover how to reuse items
Starting March 19, 2026, Haarlem will participate in the Week of the Circular Economy with various sustainability activities such as workshops and a clothing swap. The event aims to inspire residents ...
Iran state media: War death toll rises to 1,230
Iranian state news agency Tasnim reports that 1,230 people have been killed following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. The military actions against the country have been ongoing since ...
Wendy and Frank still unable to leave Qatar as loud explosions are heard
Wendy and Frank Hoorn from Haarlem have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, for nearly a week due to airspace closures caused by regional conflict. While the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes repa...
Heavy explosions in Qatar's capital
Heavy explosions have been reported in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as Iran targets the city with drones and missiles. Qatar's Ministry of Defense stated it is working to repel the attacks, which are r...
Moerdijk residents demand perspective and compensation from politicians
Residents of the village of Moerdijk met with the Dutch House of Representatives to demand clarity regarding the future and livability of their community. They advocated for financial compensation for...
Sri Lanka reports another Iranian navy ship approaching
A Sri Lankan minister reported that a second Iranian naval vessel is currently positioned just outside the country's territorial waters. This development follows the sinking of another Iranian warship...
Female judges discriminated against by lower salaries
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ruled that female judges in training were previously discriminated against by receiving lower salaries than their male counterparts. The institute declared t...
Opposition seeks concessions from cabinet on healthcare cuts
Dutch opposition parties are calling on the cabinet to reconsider planned healthcare budget cuts during the national budget debate. Several parties requested that Minister Sophie Hermans show willingn...
Ukraine and US discuss postponing negotiations with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and the United States have discussed postponing the next round of negotiations with Russia due to the conflict in the Middle East. The two na...
Heintje Hoekssteeg to be closed at night after years-long campaign: ‘Surprised it worked’
EU considers aid for Gulf states against Iran
EU foreign ministers and representatives from the Gulf States are holding a video conference to discuss how the European Union can support defense efforts against attacks from Iran. EU foreign policy ...