Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jetten: full EU membership must remain the goal
Dutch politician Rob Jetten stated that full EU membership should remain the primary goal for candidate countries, speaking ahead of a summit with Western Balkan nations in Montenegro. He expressed op...
Eurozone economy shrinks due to situation in Ireland
The Eurozone economy contracted by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the final quarter of 2025. According to data from Eurostat, this decline was primarily driven by the economic si...
Halsema’s major city center plans scrapped, but she’s not entirely empty-handed
Wehkamp kept reinventing itself, and it needs to do so again now
Wehkamp, the company that pioneered home shopping in the Netherlands, is undergoing an acquisition following several challenging years. Despite its history of innovation and market leadership, the Zwo...
Stolen KWF tent found and being sent back: 'Very happy with it'
A stolen KWF tent from the Vissenloop walking event has been found and is being returned to the organizers. The recovery follows the tent's disappearance last weekend, which had caused significant con...
What Oranje fans, experts and opponents expect from the Netherlands at the World Cup
Fans, experts, and international visitors in Amsterdam shared their predictions for the Netherlands' performance in the upcoming World Cup. While international supporters express skepticism regarding ...
US Senate approves funding for Trump's immigration policy
The United States Senate has approved approximately $70 billion in funding for the Trump administration's immigration policies. According to reports, the budget will be allocated to agencies such as I...
Lego launches building set with over 12,000 pieces: Sagrada Familia is largest set ever
Lego has announced its largest building set to date, a replica of the Sagrada Familia cathedral featuring 12,060 pieces. Aimed at architecture enthusiasts, the massive kit allows builders to recreate ...
Van Dissel: COVID testing policy was adjusted earlier in practice
Former RIVM director Jaap van Dissel told a parliamentary inquiry committee that COVID-19 testing policies in the Netherlands were often adjusted in practice before they were officially updated in gui...
Netherlands more polarized than ever? New counter-terrorism chief says it's not that bad
Marc Kuipers has been appointed as the new National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) in the Netherlands. Despite acknowledging that the country faces significant security threats a...
Politics on the Amstel: Is the coalition agreement really that left-wing and what is Esmah Lahlah doing in Amsterdam?
The new coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66 introduces policies such as increased parking fees and a reduction in civil servants while notably canceling plans for a new erotic center. Th...
Tata Steel must give Donald Pols a second chance after all
The article presents a weekly proposition asking readers whether Tata Steel should offer Donald Pols, the director of Milieudefensie, a second chance. This call for public opinion follows recent tensi...
Guus Offerhaus follows coach Anthony Correia and signs with FC Utrecht
Defender Guus Offerhaus has signed with FC Utrecht for the upcoming season, joining the club on a free transfer from Telstar. He follows coach Anthony Correia to the new team.
Commission must preserve Von der Leyen’s texts, says EU Ombudsman
EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has ruled that the European Commission must preserve text messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and heads of state. The decision follows an investigatio...
Ajax to partner with Navbahor Namangan from Uzbekistan
Ajax has announced a partnership with the Uzbekistani club Navbahor Namangan to help develop and coordinate their youth academy. The collaboration aims to strengthen the training programs of the Centr...
Harderwijk gives COA three months to close asylum center before imposing fines
The municipality of Harderwijk has given the asylum agency COA three months to close its 800-person facility or face significant daily fines. If the center remains open past the deadline, COA will be ...
Fire at residential care complex in Beverwijk, person treated by paramedics
A fire broke out at the Elsanta residential care complex in Beverwijk on Friday morning. Emergency services responded to the scene, where at least one person was treated by ambulance staff.
Netherlands gets its own Songwriters Wall of Fame in Hilversum
The Dutch music industry is launching its own Songwriters Wall of Fame, with the inaugural ceremony set to take place at Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum on September 14. This event aims to honor prominent...
Van Weel: shocking that Motherless employees share child pornography
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel described reports that employees of the porn site Motherless shared child pornography as "shocking." The minister expects the Public Prosecution Service to conduc...
US dollar remains globally dominant but loses ground
Central banks worldwide are holding fewer US dollar reserves compared to a decade ago, although the currency remains globally dominant. This trend was highlighted by recent data released by De Nederla...