Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Tobacco industry dives into legal cannabis. What can we expect? ‘They will focus on health benefits’
The parent company of Marlboro has joined the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by purchasing a large greenhouse in Hellevoetsluis. Experts anticipate that the tobacco industry will utilize its lobbying...
Trump with 'Make Holland win again' slogan on Café Scheiwijck facade: 'Every goal sparks a run on the tap'
Café Scheiwijck in Beverwijk has decorated its facade with an image of Donald Trump and the slogan 'Make Holland win again' for the upcoming Dutch national football team matches. Owner Taylor van Mar...
Uncertainty over: Castricum coastal bus to keep running after extra council support
The free coastal bus service in Castricum will continue to operate this summer after receiving additional support from the local council. The bus will run daily between the Castricum railway station a...
'Why does it always have to be here?' Concerns and calls for protest over proposed asylum center de Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang
Residents of Vogelenzang have launched a petition with over 600 signatures to protest the planned opening of an asylum seeker reception center at the Tiltenberg estate. The local village council expre...
US expects to complete wall along Mexican border by end of 2027
The United States expects to complete the wall along its southern border with Mexico by late 2027, according to Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott. This project marks the fulfillm...
Iran claims drone attack on US base in Bahrain
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed to have launched a drone attack on a U.S. military base in Bahrain as retaliation for recent American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident follows r...
Republican second candidate for California governor in November
Republican commentator Steve Hilton has advanced to the California gubernatorial general election on November 3. He will face Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra, the former U.S. Secretary of Health a...
Can Amsterdam improve with 2,500 fewer civil servants? PRO Amsterdam and D66 coalition defends agreement in council
Amsterdam lacks implementation, not measures, for street nuisance
Investors find student studios are a goldmine
Croatia once again has Europe's most expensive campsites: families pay an average of 78 euros per night
European camping prices have increased by nearly 25% over the last six years, with Croatia remaining the most expensive destination at an average of 78 euros per night for a family. While Slovakia exp...
Hester van Buren steps down as alderman – forced, but not unexpected: 'I'm not crazy. Nobody has job security in this profession'
Artist Leendert Vooijce cleaned Amsterdam's 37 spiral urinals: ‘The dried urine shines back at you’
Sophie (39) and Jesse (38) met at Lowlands: ‘We were quite an unusual combination, maybe that’s why it worked so well’
'Street girl' Jenny van Dalen (76) has been committed to Southeast for over 40 years: 'When I see injustice, I must take action'
Aid organization: twelve people sleeping outdoors at Ter Apel
Twelve asylum seekers spent the night sleeping outdoors at the registration center in Ter Apel on Tuesday night, according to the relief organization MiGreat. The situation highlights ongoing capacity...
Belgian wins record 175 million euros in EuroMillions
A Belgian player won a record jackpot of nearly 175 million euros in Tuesday's EuroMillions lottery draw. This prize represents the highest amount ever won in Belgium via the game, according to the Be...
Iran says situation is calm, threatens retaliation
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports that the situation along Iran's southern coast has stabilized after US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz ceased. While the immediate conflict has reportedly paus...
US House also votes for ICE funding
The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration policies, including ICE and the Border Patrol. The vote comes despite signific...
US military carries out retaliatory strike on Iran for downing Apache
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran following the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter. These operations are described as self-defense m...