Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Groningen province holds cabinet to closure of Groningen gas field
The province of Groningen is holding the Dutch cabinet to the scheduled 2024 closure of the Groningen gas field, despite rising gas prices linked to conflict in the Middle East. Provincial deputy Susa...
Vogelenzang election debate is dull until GroenLinks-PvdA confronts VVD over social sector cuts: 'You were there yourself'
During an election debate in Vogelenzang, political leaders from the Bloemendaal municipality discussed topics including housing, traffic, and local livability. While the candidates were largely in ag...
Amsterdam police shut down large stolen data trading site
The Amsterdam police's specialized cyber team, in collaboration with international investigation services, has shut down LeakBase, a major online forum for trading stolen data. The operation successfu...
Iraq hit by total power outage
Iraq is experiencing a nationwide power outage, according to the country's Ministry of Electricity. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blackout as regional conflict involving Isr...
More than 70 dead in Lebanon since new fighting broke out
Since the resurgence of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, at least 72 people have been killed and over 83,000 displaced in Lebanon. These figures were reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health ...
Being muscular is the new ideal, but it can become an obsession: how to recognize bigorexia
The article explores the increasing popularity of weight training among young men and the potential for this trend to lead to bigorexia, an obsession with muscle mass. Sports physician Ruben De Gendt ...
Qatar to neighbor Iran: we are being dragged into war
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani accused Iran of dragging its neighbors into a conflict that is not theirs during a call with the Iranian Foreign Minister. Qatar reported inter...
Closure of Stingray coffeeshop in Beverwijk now final: license revoked after incidents
The Council of State has upheld the decision to permanently close coffeeshop Stingray in Beverwijk by rejecting the owners' appeal. Mayor Martijn Smit's revocation of the operating permit and toleranc...
Dutch Parliament not reassured after social media explanation of algorithms
Representatives from TikTok, Meta, and Google failed to reassure members of the Dutch House of Representatives during a meeting regarding algorithm transparency and platform influence. Lawmakers expre...
Berendsen summons Iranian ambassador over drone and missile attacks
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has summoned the Iranian ambassador following drone and missile attacks carried out by Iran on neighboring countries. Berendsen specifically cited concerns regardi...
Father and son Schouten together in Progressief Uitgeest (PU). ‘We’re not going to talk about politics all the time’
Alderman Jan Schouten and his son Thomas are both representing the political party Progressief Uitgeest in the upcoming local elections. Jan holds the top spot on the candidate list, with Thomas follo...
Gas price falls after two days of increases: 'Rumors of a deal'
Natural gas prices fell on Wednesday following two days of significant increases, leading to an increase in trading activity. This market shift is expected to ultimately benefit consumers.
Russia releases two Ukrainian-Hungarian prisoners of war
President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russia will release two prisoners of war who hold both Ukrainian and Hungarian citizenship. The decision followed a meeting between the Russian lea...
Slovakia withdraws controversial whistleblower law
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced the withdrawal of a controversial law intended to limit whistleblower protections. The legislation, which was suspended shortly after its introductio...
Four months in prison for hitting police officer at demonstration
A 24-year-old man from The Hague has been sentenced to four months in prison for assaulting a police officer during a demonstration. The court found that the suspect struck the officer on the back of ...
Slightly more female executives in government
The share of female directors in Dutch public organizations and government bodies rose from 41% in 2024 to 43% in 2025. This research, commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, h...
Motorists price-conscious about gas prices: 'They're thieves!'
Motorists in Haarlem and Velsen are reacting to significant price differences at local gas stations, with some expressing frustration over high fuel costs. While there is not yet a rush on fuel, drive...
Amsterdam residents fill out Voting Compass: "Denk? I completely disagree"
AT5 has launched the Kieskompas voting aid to help residents navigate the record 35 political parties participating in Amsterdam's upcoming municipal elections. Residents testing the tool in Vondelpar...
Israeli troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops have advanced into several villages and towns in southern Lebanon, following an earlier warning for civilians to evacuate the area. The military action targets Hezbollah positions in th...
Election voting passes not properly delivered everywhere
The delivery of voting passes for municipal elections has faced issues in several Dutch municipalities, including Doetinchem, Spijkenisse, and Veenendaal. Residents reported receiving duplicate passes...