Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'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...
Actress Nastassja Kinski grateful after withdrawing from Wenders film: 'Not easy'
German actress Nastassja Kinski expressed gratitude after director Wim Wenders decided to withdraw his film Falsche Bewegung from circulation. Kinski had spent years seeking the removal of a scene in ...
Norwegian Crown Princess has pulmonary fibrosis: No cure, but early detection and lung protection help
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is preparing for a potential lung transplant as a last resort for her chronic pulmonary fibrosis. Lung specialist Wim Wuyts emphasizes that while the disease is in...
More needed to solve multibillion-euro deficit of housing associations
Minister of Housing Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan stated that additional measures are needed to address a nearly 20 billion euro deficit facing Dutch housing corporations. While coalition plans exist t...
Driver crashes into commercial building in Haarlem while parking, facade damaged
A female driver crashed into a business premises on Muiderslotweg in Haarlem during a parking maneuver on Friday afternoon. The incident caused significant damage to the building's facade.
Boekholt does not want to hold municipalities to account for housing permit holders now
Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan stated she will not currently confront municipalities that are failing to meet legal requirements for housing refugees with residency permits. She is curr...
State visit at Dam Square? No, it’s Kinderbeestfeest (and a Thai delegation)
A police-escorted convoy at Dam Square in Amsterdam caused initial confusion on Wednesday, appearing to be a state visit but actually serving the Kinderbeestfeest charity event. Shortly after, a Thai ...
The Achterklap Podcast | Ye keeps people talking and is Geer really quitting?
Dutch singer Gerard Joling aims to sell out two shows at Rotterdam Ahoy, while ongoing news circulates regarding concerts by the artist Ye. These topics are featured in the latest episode of the De Ac...
Join our Big World Cup quiz and win great prizes
A 20-question quiz about the Dutch national football team and World Cup history has been launched ahead of the upcoming tournament starting next week. Participants who complete the quiz have the oppor...
'Marilyn Monroe wore a mask, just like us all'. Musical theater about the life of Marilyn Monroe
Merel Staalstra will portray Marilyn Monroe in the musical theater production "Unstoppable, the story of Marilyn" at Theater de Liefde on June 6 and 7. The performance explores the life and mystery be...
Woman (35) arrested for terrorism after returning from Syria
A 35-year-old woman from Geleen was arrested at Schiphol Airport on Wednesday upon her return from Syria. She is suspected of preparing and promoting terrorism for ISIS after traveling to the region i...
Aggressive bird sinks claws into Amsterdam woman's head three times: 'I don't think I'll ever be relaxed on my bike again'
Utrecht road users rewarded for avoiding rush hour
Road users in the Utrecht region are being incentivized to avoid rush hour travel this summer due to extensive roadworks. By registering their trips via an app, participants can earn points to win pri...
Bas Smit is the highlight of the daily star safari
Another minor boy arrested for explosion at Zuidas office building
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for his suspected involvement in preparing a March explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. This arrest is part of a broader investig...
Boy (16) arrested for planning explosion at Zuidas office
Yeşilgöz: no link between Sjoerdsma budget and terrorism proposal
Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated there is no connection between the decision to increase Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma's budget and the decision to proceed with a bill criminalizing the glori...
Prince Andrew rented out cottages on land where he lived for free
A report from the British National Audit Office revealed that Prince Andrew rented out three cottages on the Windsor estate for profit. This occurred while the prince paid only a symbolic rent for his...