Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
English constituency elects MP with potentially major consequences
A by-election is currently underway in an English district located between Manchester and Liverpool to elect a new Member of Parliament. The election is drawing significant attention due to the involv...
IJmuiden anniversary year prominent at port festival
The upcoming Havenfestival in IJmuiden will prominently feature celebrations for the town's 150th anniversary. This jubilee year serves as a central theme for the festival's activities and events.
Netherlands fills gaps in European defense following US withdrawals
The Netherlands has pledged to fill gaps in European defense caused by the withdrawal of previously promised United States troops. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz confirmed the commitment to provide...
Netherlands fills gaps in European defense due to US cancellations
The Netherlands has pledged to fill defense gaps in Europe following the withdrawal of previously promised support from the United States. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated that the Dutch gover...
US pleased many member states increasing NATO contributions
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth expressed satisfaction that many NATO member states have increased their military contributions. Hegseth made the comments in Brussels during a meeting of defense ...
Banned rat poison easily ordered online
Highly toxic rodenticides are easily accessible online despite regulations restricting their use to certified professionals only. These substances are banned for public sale due to their extreme toxic...
Rapper Lil Nas X on bipolar disorder: 'Felt like I've known for years'
American rapper Lil Nas X revealed in an Instagram video that he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, a condition he suspected he had for years. The diagnosis followed an incident last year in wh...
Hundreds of thousands of viewers for Flemish quizzers unknown to Dutch audiences
Called off by your boss due to bad weather? You are still entitled to pay
The article discusses the legal rights of hospitality workers in the Netherlands who are employed on zero-hour contracts. It explains that these on-call workers are often entitled to pay even when shi...
COA: asylum reception remains overburdened, striving for stable housing
The Dutch Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) reports that the asylum system remains overloaded and heavily dependent on emergency locations. To address these challenges, the agen...
Heat plan active, stay cool
A heat plan has been activated in Amsterdam as extremely high temperatures are expected over the coming days. The announcement provides safety tips to help residents stay cool during the sweltering we...
HRW: US government terrorized communities in Minnesota
Human Rights Watch reports that U.S. immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota earlier this year created a human rights crisis. The organization alleges that thousands of federal agents terrorized ...
Jon Bon Jovi fully recovered from vocal problems: 'Never gave up hope'
Singer Jon Bon Jovi has fully recovered from the vocal cord surgery he underwent in 2022. Although the recovery process took longer than expected, the 64-year-old artist shared that he never lost hope...
According to Sophie Hilbrand (50), every Amsterdammer should do these five things: ‘Edible gifts are the best’
Put out-of-school children at the top of the education agenda
The parent association Balans is taking legal action to address the crisis of at least 70,000 children staying home and another 280,000 receiving insufficient education. The organization highlights ho...
You can stop by Roy’s for coffee in IJmuiden: ‘Having my own cart was always a dream of mine’
After retiring at age 67, IJmuiden resident Roy Pesik has fulfilled his dream by launching a mobile coffee cart business called 'Barong Specialty Coffee.' The venture allows the retiree to stay active...
Haarlemmermeer City Council calls for more focus on antisemitism in schools: ‘Reports of Jewish children being bullied for their background’
The Haarlemmermeer municipal council is engaging with schools to improve how antisemitism is reported and addressed following reports of Jewish students being bullied. The initiative, supported by sev...
'Don't touch that sweet boy': Entire street flies rainbow flags after threat to 11-year-old
Residents of Oosterstraat in Haarlem have displayed rainbow flags in solidarity with an 11-year-old neighbor who received a threatening letter for hanging one himself. The community unified to support...
'Porridge Queen' Miriam from Obdam won the 2021 World Championship and is now bringing the Dutch Porridge Championship to the Netherlands
Miriam Groot, winner of the 2021 World Porridge Championship, organized the first Dutch National Porridge Championship held on June 20 in Heeswijk-Dinther. The competition focused on traditional prepa...
Katy Perry believes relationship with Justin Trudeau changed her
Singer Katy Perry stated on the podcast UnFamous that her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has profoundly transformed her. She described the experience as a beautiful an...