Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
State Secretary wants fire safety inspections for stables
State Secretary Silvio Erkens has announced plans to introduce mandatory fire safety and electrical inspections for agricultural stables as soon as possible. These measures aim to reduce the risk of s...
Federation: Patients wait too long for information on healthcare data breaches
Patiëntenfederatie Nederland has expressed concern that patients remain uninformed about whether their personal data was stolen during a recent breach at software provider ChipSoft. More than a week ...
Military camp, vintage cars and wartime food at Fort Veldhuis; main attraction is a working aircraft engine
Fort Veldhuis will host a military and vintage vehicle event on Sunday, May 3, featuring a military camp, old tractors, and classic cars. Visitors can sample wartime food and witness the main attracti...
House prices now falling significantly, by up to 6 percent: check your neighborhood here
House prices in the Netherlands fell by up to 6 percent during the first quarter of the year. Real estate agents attribute this decline to rising mortgage interest rates and global uncertainty caused ...
The Big Art Show is an alternative to the way museums present art
Diesel price at the pump drops by nearly 6 cents
Diesel prices in the Netherlands fell by nearly 6 cents on Thursday, with the national recommended price dropping to 2.589 euros per liter. This decrease follows a record high of 2.819 euros per liter...
Princess Amalia brunches with Mayor Femke Halsema
Princess Amalia traveled to Amsterdam for a meeting with Mayor Femke Halsema at the mayor's invitation. The visit began with a brunch before the princess continued her busy schedule in the city.
Philippe Remarque named new deputy editor-in-chief of AD
Philippe Remarque has been appointed as the new deputy editor-in-chief of the Dutch newspaper AD. Remarque, who previously served as the editor-in-chief of de Volkskrant for nine years, most recently ...
Dutch DPA to audit data security at IT suppliers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is launching preventive audits of ICT suppliers in the Netherlands to evaluate their digital security measures. This initiative aims to help companies identify...
Marco Borsato back on television. ‘He’s playing the pity card. He needs to change his approach’
Reputation experts discuss the potential return of singer Marco Borsato to the entertainment industry following his legal battles. They suggest that while a comeback is possible, he needs to change hi...
Victim of fatal Hoofddorp stabbing is a woman, man (34) arrested
A woman was killed in a stabbing incident at a home in Hoofddorp on Wednesday night, and a 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested in the vicinity. Police are currently conducting a forensic investi...
New suspects arrested for fatal Amsterdam shooting
Amsterdam police have arrested two additional suspects, aged 25 and 36, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month at Koningin Wilhelminaplein. These arrests follow the previous dete...
Fast-charging company Fastned profits from high fuel prices and records significant profit
Fast charging company Fastned reported a profit increase to 32 million euros in recent months. The company attributes this growth to rising gasoline and diesel prices, which are encouraging more drive...
Parliament seeks clarification on data vault containing benefits scandal documents
The Dutch House of Representatives has called for clarification regarding a data vault containing millions of documents related to the childcare benefit scandal that remained hidden for years. Politic...
Underground music makers connect: Unfiltered and straight from the heart
The 'Nieuwe Nederlandse Naïviteit' is a vibrant new underground music scene in the Netherlands characterized by artists who create unfiltered and heartfelt music. The movement has already released tw...
Council of State: give more consideration to future generations
The Dutch Council of State has advised the cabinet to prioritize the interests of future generations when drafting legislation, particularly concerning long-term issues like climate change, housing, a...
Council of State extends priority for housing construction cases
The Dutch Council of State announced it will continue prioritizing housing construction cases until at least the summer of 2027 to address the country's housing shortage. Since the policy began in 202...
Iran reports rapprochement with US, but differences not yet resolved
An Iranian official reported progress in diplomatic negotiations with the United States, facilitated by a visit from Pakistan's army leader to Tehran. While the countries have moved closer together, s...
Bloemendaal resident builds aquatic drones for war in Ukraine: 'Such an unmanned boat has already saved the life of a Ukrainian soldier'
Martijn Otten, an entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, is manufacturing remote-controlled aqua drones to assist the Ukrainian military along the Dnepr river frontline. These unmanned boats are used ...
