Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Health gap for children in Southeast starts before birth: "Alarming result"
A study by Erasmus MC reveals that infants born in Amsterdam Zuidoost face significantly higher health risks, with stillbirth and low birth weight rates double the national average. Researchers emphas...
Fairground operator acquitted of violent incident in Hillegom: 'I was attacked by nuisance youths'
A 64-year-old fairground operator has been acquitted of a suspected stabbing incident that occurred in a Hillegom parking lot. The police judge ruled that there was no concrete evidence to support the...
Eurovision Song Contest drew 35 million fewer viewers than last year
The Eurovision Song Contest saw a significant decline in viewership this year, attracting 131 million viewers compared to 166 million the previous year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reported ...
FIFA cancels free World Cup tickets and asks fans to pay after all
FIFA has invalidated World Cup tickets that were accidentally distributed for free to dozens of supporters due to a technical error. The organization is now requiring these fans to pay the full ticket...
Von der Leyen also open to flexible EU accession process
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for a more dynamic EU accession process for candidate countries. Speaking after the EU-Western Balkans summit, she emphasized t...
Cabinet wants ban in principle on use of steel slag
The Dutch cabinet plans to implement a principle ban on the use of steel slag to protect human health and the environment. Under the new proposal, permits for using the material will only be issued if...
Steel slag use in construction soon to require permit: State Secretary Annet Bertram working on ‘no unless’ ban
State Secretary Annet Bertram is developing new regulations for the use of steel slag in construction, effectively introducing a "No/unless" ban. Under these rules, a permit will only be granted if th...
Burglars in Haarlem more successful than five years ago and more active this year
Burglars in Haarlem have become more successful compared to five years ago, leading to an increase in break-ins during the first months of this year. Data indicates that this higher success rate may b...
Ireland imposes entry ban on two Israeli ministers
Ireland has imposed an entry ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their extremist views and role in the Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Micheál Martin previously indicat...
Corona hearings with Rutte, Schoof and Koolmees next week
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, current Prime Minister Dick Schoof, and former Minister Wouter Koolmees will testify next week before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch COVI...
Multiple people in Amsterdam-West attacked by aggressive bird: 'Totally absurd'
Several residents and cyclists in Amsterdam-West have reported being attacked by aggressive birds, likely crows or ravens, which are protecting their nests during the breeding season. Victims describe...
Corona hearings enter new week: Rutte, Schoof and Koolmees to appear before inquiry committee
Mark Rutte, Dick Schoof, and Wouter Koolmees are scheduled to testify next week before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee regarding the organization of the COVID-19 response. This marks the sec...
Former NCTV head: lobbying had increasing influence on measures
Former National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security Pieter-Jaap Aalbersberg testified to a Dutch parliamentary inquiry that lobbying interests had an increasing influence on COVID-19 policy ...
The hot dog fails to impress, but Chipsy King lives up to its name with the fries
A new swimming pool. Implementation of the Distribution Act. Vape-free zones. These are Beverwijk’s major plans for the next four years
The new coalition in Beverwijk, consisting of Vrij! Beverwijk, PRO, VVD, and D66, has outlined its policy goals for the next four years. Major plans include building a new swimming pool at Sportpark A...
Eatery Turquoise in Parkwijk to close: 'We cannot afford the planned relocation'
Stichting Turquoise and its associated eatery in Haarlem's Parkwijk district will close permanently on July 4th. The board decided to shut down because they cannot responsibly manage the planned reloc...
NASA astronauts shelter during ISS leak repair
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to shelter in their spacecraft as a precautionary measure while the Russian crew worked to seal a growing leak in their module. The ...
'We didn't intentionally end up at the edge of the municipality,' says Alderman Scholte on Tiltenberg asylum center in Vogelenzang
Mayor Michel Rog and Alderman Rob Scholte have confirmed plans for an asylum seeker reception center at the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang, which is expected to open in early 2027. The facility is located ...
Sjoerdsma's bumbling is a costly lesson for the cabinet
Minister Sjoerdsma recently negotiated a difficult and costly deal to secure support for the Dutch cabinet's policies. This situation serves as an expensive lesson for the government and highlights th...
Imko (70) secured a Michelin star for his fish dishes in the port of IJmuiden
Chef Imko Binnerts, now 70, gained recognition for his seafood restaurant opened in 1995 in the harbor of IJmuiden. His establishment, Imko's, was unexpectedly awarded a Michelin star five years after...