Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Free shingles vaccine for thousands more seniors: Parliament wants expansion
The Dutch House of Representatives is moving to expand the free shingles vaccination program starting next year to include residents of nursing homes. Supported by the 50Plus party and various elderly...
Deaths reported after new Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least four people and wounded several others in the Nabatieh region. The state news agency NNA reported that the attacks targeted vehicles in m...
House majority: Fly flags on government buildings for Keti Koti
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has passed a motion requesting that flags be flown on national government buildings during Keti Koti on July 1st. The proposal, supported by D66, Chris...
Fred sits with Heemskerk flag at Oranje match in the US: ‘In the stadium they checked if it was a radical political statement’
Heemskerk resident Fred Roest brought his village flag to the Netherlands national football team's match against Japan in the United States. Stadium security thoroughly inspected the banner to confirm...
Six people aged 15 to 30 arrested in bank helpdesk fraud investigation
Singer Hannah Mae and guitarist Rowdy Prins split after ten years
Dutch singer Hannah Mae and her partner Rowdy Prins have separated after ten years together. Despite the end of their relationship, the pair will continue to work together as Prins remains the guitari...
Finn Mulder (18) signs first professional contract with Telstar. Talented goalkeeper signs for three years
Eighteen-year-old goalkeeper Finn Mulder has signed his first professional contract with Telstar, committing to the club for the next three years. A native of Beverwijk, Mulder previously served as th...
Borrowing instead of buying at Dille & Kamille: ‘We are implementing a different way of consuming’
The retail chain Dille & Kamille is launching a new initiative that allows customers to borrow household items, such as pasta machines, instead of purchasing them. This service is intended to promote ...
Halsema pulls plug on municipal election polls: ‘Not part of research bureau’s core tasks’
More Haarlem residents unable to work for second year in a row, highest number since 2017
The number of Haarlem residents receiving disability benefits has risen for the second year in a row, reaching its highest point since 2017. This increase was identified in recent data released by Sta...
Beverwijk summer school fails to get off the ground due to lack of clarity over responsibilities
The planned summer school in Beverwijk will not take place this year due to ongoing delays and a lack of clarity regarding organizational responsibilities. Despite years of preparation and available f...
Aruba's Prime Minister surprises with announcement of departure
Aruban Prime Minister Mike Eman has announced he will step down on January 1, 2027, to hand over leadership to a new generation. The announcement by the leader of the Arubaanse Volkspartij (AVP) has b...
G7 aims to contain Ebola with better travel rules, vaccines, and tests
G7 leaders and partner nations have agreed to coordinate travel regulations for regions affected by Ebola to curb the virus's spread. Following a meeting in Évian, France, the countries also committe...
SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable company
SpaceX's market valuation has briefly surpassed both Amazon and Microsoft, making Elon Musk's aerospace company one of the five most valuable firms in the world. The company is currently engaged in a ...
Stricter EU rules for meat substitute labels: 'steak' only for real meat
The European Parliament has approved new regulations to ensure that terms like steak, chicken breast, and bacon are used exclusively for animal-based products. These rules aim to create clearer labeli...
Saints & Stars sought court order to ban communication between journalists and Labor Inspectorate over investigation
Tax Authority unnecessarily burdens people with excessive assessments
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is overcharging individuals who fail to file tax returns by overestimating their income in automatic assessments. This practice results in unfairly high tax bi...
Domestic violence increases during Dutch national team matches; imaginary sticker book aims to raise awareness
The National Network Care and Justice has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the increase in domestic violence incidents that occur when the Dutch national football team plays. The initiativ...
Tom Holland hints he is married to Zendaya: 'Everyone was there'
British actor Tom Holland has hinted at a potential secret marriage to Zendaya following their engagement earlier this year. The actor’s comments have fueled long-standing rumors that the couple may...
Exhibition in IJmuiden forces passers-by to stop: Violence against women is common
The "Femicide" exhibition on Plein 1945 in IJmuiden highlights the issue of fatal partner violence, which claims a woman's life every eight days in the Netherlands. The display features stories of the...