Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Wall Street rises on hope for end to war, oil prices also up
Wall Street stock markets rose on Tuesday following reports of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed a willingness to end the confrontatio...
Berendsen: Ukraine on clear course to EU membership
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen affirmed that Ukraine is on a clear path toward European Union membership following a collaborative conference in Breda. The event highlighted the partnership betw...
Working from home more due to the fuel crisis? Employers actually want staff back in the office
The European Commission has recommended increasing remote work to lower energy and fuel consumption amid the current fuel crisis. However, the Dutch employers' association AWVN states that many employ...
Women found dead in Oud-Zuid and Nieuw-Vennep were ABN Amro colleagues: Huge shock
Police are investigating a potential link between two ABN Amro employees who were found dead in Amsterdam and Nieuw-Vennep. While the death in Nieuw-Vennep has been confirmed as a crime, the cause of ...
A meeting in a Berlin gay bar helped Nola Elvis Kemper land her role in hit series Knokke Off: ‘This season is even crazier’
The road that turned Zandvoort into a seaside resort is now on display as a life-sized painting
A life-sized painting depicting the historical construction of the road that transformed Zandvoort into a seaside resort is now on display at the Zandvoorts Museum. The artwork specifically illustrate...
5 places for Easter brunch in Haarlem
Haarlem offers several locations for those looking to enjoy an Easter brunch without the effort of cooking at home. These local spots provide festive options featuring croissants and mimosas for the h...
Mister Stadsschouwburg Velsen Jacob Bron retires but stays active. Brigitte Kaandorp: I love Jacob Bron
Jacob Bron has retired after forty years as the director of the Stadsschouwburg Velsen and received a royal decoration for his service on Monday evening. Although retired, Bron will remain involved in...
Lighting House turns out to be shady webshop flouting the rules
The Dutch online store Verlichtingshuis has been identified as a problematic retailer that fails to comply with legal regulations despite its professional appearance. Consumers often only discover the...
Heemskerk councillors question asylum center meetings: Do residents have a real say?
Council members in Heemskerk are questioning the effectiveness of resident participation regarding the planned arrival of a new asylum seeker center. Despite information meetings scheduled for April 2...
DPG Media revenue grows to 2 billion, partly thanks to RTL acquisition
DPG Media reported a record revenue of over 2 billion euros in 2025, marking the first time the company has reached this milestone. The growth was primarily driven by the acquisition of RTL Nederland,...
Amsterdam made history: 25 years of marriage for everyone
Amsterdam is celebrating the 25th anniversary of legal same-sex marriage, with Mayor Femke Halsema officiating weddings for three same-sex couples at midnight on April 1st. Former Mayor Job Cohen, who...
Eindhoven terrorism suspect to remain in custody longer
A 21-year-old man from Eindhoven will remain in custody for an additional 14 days following his arrest on terrorism-related charges. He is suspected of inciting a terrorist offense and participating i...
Residents and users of renovated Cruquius Bridges relieved: 'We had to burn a lot of extra fuel for two years'
The Cruquius bridges have reopened to all traffic as of Tuesday morning following more than two years of construction and closures. Local residents and commuters expressed relief as the restored acces...
Cruyff documentary up for award at Cannes series festival
A four-part Dutch documentary series about football legend Johan Cruijff has been nominated for the best documentary series award at the upcoming Canneseries festival. The production will compete for ...
Sjoerdsma allocates extra 6 million for aid to the Middle East
The Dutch government is allocating an additional 6 million euros for humanitarian aid to victims of the conflict in the Middle East. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma announced the funding on Tuesday, noting ...
Parliament backs plan for fireworks from age 18
The Dutch House of Representatives has supported a motion to set a minimum age of 18 for individuals lighting fireworks. The proposal, introduced by the CDA and the Party for the Animals, received a m...
Minor sentenced for planning terror attacks
A minor boy has been sentenced by a court in Leeuwarden for planning terrorist attacks against the Flemish Parliament in Brussels and a Dutch military airbase. The court imposed a three-month suspende...
Number of flags on Plein 1945 expanded again for anniversary year, but Dudokplein remains empty for now
The municipality of Velsen has installed five new flagpoles on Plein 1945 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. This addition follows a previous local dispute over flag placements and is par...
Markuszower wants right-wing factions to merge in the long term
Gidi Markuszower of the PVV has suggested that right-wing political factions in the Dutch House of Representatives should eventually merge to reduce fragmentation. He argues that the current six parti...