Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zeeburger Tunnel (A10) closed due to technical problems
The Zeeburgertunnel in Amsterdam is closed in the northern direction due to technical problems, causing traffic disruptions on the A10 motorway. Motorists traveling toward Zaanstad are advised to deto...
Council approves Geesterheem and housing at De Kuil: 'Want residents to be able to stay in Uitgeest, even as they age and need care'
The municipal executive has approved plans by ViVa! Zorggroep and developer De Realisatie to build the new Geesterheem care facility and additional housing at De Kuil. The project is designed to ensur...
Shell companies, fake invoices and obscured transactions: how drug money is laundered in personal budget healthcare
Organized crime is increasingly using the Dutch personal budget (PGB) healthcare sector as a conduit for laundering drug money. Criminals exploit fragmented supervision through the use of phantom comp...
Multiple countries in Middle East report attacks
Multiple countries in the Middle East reported attacks during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Following a series of explosions, the Iranian news agency Fars reported power outages in parts of Te...
Laura Dern to star in new TV series about Jeffrey Epstein
Sony Pictures Television is developing a new television series focused on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Actress Laura Dern will star as Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald journalist who first investigated t...
MPs ask question after question about Haarlem track maintenance. The only one that matters: is it still worth it?
Dutch Members of Parliament have submitted 38 questions to State Secretary Annet Bertram regarding the canceled joint railway maintenance in Haarlem. The project's failure has resulted in a 60 million...
Theater performance about Tata Steel at Verwey Museum Haarlem
The Verwey Museum Haarlem is hosting a new theater performance titled 'Onder de rook van de Hoogovens – een avond aan de toog' about Tata Steel. This production follows the previous photo exhibition...
One sustainable, the other plant-based: chocolate makers join forces in Amsterdam factory
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 ...