Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Twan Huys discusses his new book in Heemstede: A personal story about fatherhood, grief and the healing power of walking
On Saturday, July 4, presenter and author Twan Huys will visit Boekhandel Blokker in Heemstede. He will discuss his new book, 'Het droompad,' which covers personal themes including fatherhood, grief, ...
Cabinet wants more control over government cloud usage
State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has announced plans to reduce the Dutch government's reliance on American tech companies for cloud services. The initiative aims to enhance data sovereignty and securi...
Holiday park residents allowed to stay, government introduces new rules
The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement with municipalities to allow permanent residents of holiday parks to remain in their homes. Additionally, the government is developing new regulations to fac...
Vijlbrief: Meat might be 'a bit' more expensive due to temp agency ban
Dutch Minister Hans Vijlbrief suggests that meat prices may increase slightly starting in June 2028 due to an upcoming ban on temporary employment agencies in the meat sector. He defends the policy as...
Ajax lets unlucky Branco van den Boomen (30) leave for free
Ajax midfielder Branco van den Boomen is leaving the club on a free transfer to join the French side Angers. The 30-year-old player will continue his career in France after his departure from the Amst...
Flash powder on suspect could link to explosive attack
Provinces once again urge municipalities to house status holders
Dutch provinces are resuming their oversight role by calling municipalities to account for failing to meet housing targets for refugees with residency permits. While provinces have a legal mandate to ...
Polish PM believes Ukraine wants to de-escalate after row
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Ukraine is committed to improving its tense relationship with Poland. This announcement followed discussions between the foreign ministers of both countri...
Ter Stegen is a consummate professional with a significant injury history. What can Ajax expect from him?
Court examines site of Rotterdam gold heist
The court visited a safe deposit company in Rotterdam to investigate a massive gold heist that occurred between 2018 and 2019. Prosecutors estimate the current value of the stolen gold, which remains ...
Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum and Heiloo among North Holland's best: less than 100 kilos of residual waste per person by 2025
Residents of Bergen, Uitgeest, Castricum, and Heiloo have significantly improved their waste management, reducing residual waste to less than 100 kilograms per person in 2025. This figure represents a...
Deedee and Aranka knew early on they would remain best friends: We know each other in every phase of our lives
DeeDee van Assema and Aranka Turba, both 25, share the story of their long-standing friendship in a column highlighting personal connections among young people. The two friends emphasize that they hav...
Global food prices drop slightly as Strait of Hormuz remains open
Global food prices decreased for the second consecutive month in June, falling 0.3 percent according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. The decline was primarily driven by lower costs for ...
Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax after eleven years at FC Barcelona, loan deal almost complete
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on a loan deal from FC Barcelona. The 34-year-old German goalkeeper is moving to the Amsterdam-based club following eleven years in Spain.
Uproar in Belgium over exam question describing Leopold II as a 'shrewd strategist'
A controversy has emerged in Belgium over a school exam question that describes King Leopold II as a 'shrewd strategist'. Critics are upset because the question fails to mention the atrocities committ...
Mandatory internship compensation, but no minimum amount
The Dutch cabinet has decided that all students will be entitled to a mandatory internship allowance in the future. However, the government has not set a minimum amount, allowing for significant varia...
Hillegom Romantique: getting romantic in the Hoftuin
The Hillegomse Harmonie Kapel will host the seventh edition of the 'Hillegom Romantique' event on Sunday, July 5th. Attendees are invited to enjoy classical music and picnics in the Hoftuin while dres...
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Gamblers get no refunds from unlicensed online casinos
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that gamblers who lost money at unlicensed online casinos are not entitled to a refund. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings and effectively ends atte...