Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Recovery plan for childcare benefit parents poorly received: 'Calm is needed'
Parents and advocacy groups affected by the Dutch childcare allowance scandal are calling for an extension of the April 1 deadline to register for additional compensation. They argue that many victims...
Stranded humpback whale off German coast swims to open sea
A humpback whale that had been stranded off the German coast for several days successfully swam back to the open sea on Monday evening. Although the animal initially headed toward a harbor, it eventua...
WSJ: Trump wants end to war, even without opening Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending military hostilities with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. According to sources from The Wall Street Journal, Trump discussed t...
Is Amsterdam suffering from influencers with ‘main character energy’ on the streets, like London and New York?
From house to hardstyle: 8 summer festivals in Amsterdam not yet sold out
How the City Archive makes room for all the city's residents
Bloemendaal ignores province's enforcement request, takes no action against Vogelenzang campsite construction
The municipality of Bloemendaal has rejected a request from the province of North Holland to take enforcement action against fixed structures at Camping Vogelenzang. The province sought measures again...
Drought, heat and wet feet: 'Adapting to climate change is not a choice'
A new advisory report to the Dutch cabinet emphasizes that adapting to climate change is mandatory rather than optional. While technical solutions may provide short-term relief, the report suggests th...
Royal couple saddened by death of former president Santokhi
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima expressed their condolences following the death of former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi. The Dutch royal couple shared warm memories of the leader in a sta...
Ameland recounts all votes over one vote
The Dutch island of Ameland will recount all municipal election votes after discovering a one-vote discrepancy at a polling station. Officials recorded 355 ballots despite only 354 voting passes being...
Tennis player De Jong eliminated in Marrakech first round
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has been eliminated in the first round of the ATP tournament in Marrakech. He lost in straight sets to Germany's Yannick Hanfmann with a score of 7-6 (6) 6-4.
Jetten: Santokhi meant a lot to Suriname and the Netherlands
Former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi passed away unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 67 in Paramaribo. Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored his memory, stating that Santokhi significantly impacted ...
Céline Dion announces concert series in Paris
Céline Dion has announced a series of ten concerts in Paris beginning this September. The singer shared the news via her Instagram account.
North Holland again calls for action on ‘crucial’ IJmuiden pumping station
The province of Noord-Holland has renewed its call for the Dutch government to fund the renovation of the crucial pumping station and discharge complex in IJmuiden. Deputy Anouk Gielen warned that the...
Escaped psychiatric patient arrested in Leeuwarden
A TBS patient who escaped from Groningen on Monday morning was arrested later that evening in Leeuwarden. A special police tracking team apprehended the individual on a public road. Authorities have n...
Deceased person found in parking lot at Nieuw-Vennep station
A deceased person was found on Tuesday evening at a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station. Local police discovered the body around 7:40 PM and have since initiated an investigation into the ...
Police could soon search social media more easily under cabinet plans: ‘Could be dangerous’
The Dutch government has proposed new legislation that would allow police to monitor citizens' social media accounts more easily to help prevent riots. While the cabinet views the proposal as a necess...
Deceased person found in parking lot at Nieuw-Vennep station
A deceased person was discovered in a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station on Monday evening. Police are currently investigating the cause of death and the identity of the individual. The a...
Mayor of Gorinchem wants ministry to look into proxy voting
Mayor Reinie Melissant of Gorinchem has requested that the Dutch Ministry of the Interior investigate the fraud susceptibility of proxy voting. The request follows allegations of voter fraud during mu...
North Holland prioritizes health in provincial policy
The North Holland provincial council has approved a new policy framework that integrates public health considerations into all future provincial decision-making. The measure passed with a significant ...