Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Third minor (14) arrested in investigation into death of 73-year-old at Lijnbaansstraat home
Ombudsman: government knows who needs help but is not helping
The National Ombudsman's annual report states that the Dutch government often fails to provide timely assistance to citizens despite knowing who needs help. Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen argues for a ...
Princess Amalia: 'Sad that I already talk about threats quite normally'
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands shared her perspective on the ongoing security threats against her during a recent press interview. The 22-year-old crown princess noted that she finds it sad that s...
Anne-Fay's militant motherhood
Dutch artist Anne-Fay has released a new album titled '+1' which explores the theme of parenthood through a militant lens. The work is part of a growing trend of albums in the Netherlands that focus o...
Oliebollen and Christmas tree sellers relieved: ‘I feared we would lose what we had built up’
Information market on Schipholweg projects
An information market will be held on May 28, 2026, to discuss various urban development projects around Schipholweg in Haarlem. Key topics include the new Haarlem Spaarnepoort public transport hub, h...
Subsidy for reuse plans
The city of Haarlem is offering subsidies for initiatives that focus on repairing, sharing, or reusing materials to reduce CO2 emissions. Residents and non-profits can receive up to €5,000 in fundin...
New developments for the Korte Verspronckweg
The Haarlem city council has approved plans to transform the Korte Verspronckweg into a car-light residential neighborhood featuring approximately 200 homes, with 50% dedicated to social housing. The ...
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King views asylum protests with ‘great concern’
King Willem-Alexander expressed deep concern over recent violent asylum protests in Loosdrecht, emphasizing that the right to protest should not involve violence, especially against emergency responde...
Amsterdam homeowners to lose right to social housing starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the city of Amsterdam will implement new regulations that deny homeowners access to social rental housing to prioritize those in greater financial need. Amsterdam is the first munici...
Amsterdam homeowners will soon be banned from social housing
The municipality of Amsterdam plans to prohibit homeowners from renting social housing starting next year. This measure is intended to ensure that social rental properties are reserved for households ...
Class action lawsuit against company selling data of millions of Dutch people
Privacy foundation The Privacy Collective has filed a mass claim against the American tech company AppLovin for allegedly collecting and selling the data of millions of Dutch citizens. The foundation ...
Number of complaints against MP Markuszower rises to 20
Twenty police reports have been filed against Dutch MP Gidi Markuszower following controversial remarks he made about Palestinian asylum seekers. Authorities expect the number of complaints to increas...
How to recognize gallstones? ‘Severe pain in the upper right abdomen is a sign of blockage’
Gastroenterologist Zlatan Mujagić explains how gallstones can lead to health problems and identifies severe pain in the upper right abdomen as a key symptom of a blockage. The article highlights that...
Prosecutors seek 10 years for 81-year-old man for killing his wife
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-year prison sentence for an 81-year-old man from Assen for the death of his 72-year-old wife. The demand was presented on Thursday during a court hear...
Organizations: Only the cabinet's tone on Israel is different
Five organizations met with the Dutch cabinet on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. While the groups noted a more empathetic tone from the governmen...
Ebola infection reported hundreds of kilometers from outbreak area
An Ebola case has been confirmed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the rebel group M23. The infection was detected hundreds of kilometers away from the primary outbreak zone.
Players will work harder for this 'softie': Danielle Kliwon has faith in new Telstar coach
Danielle Kliwon expressed confidence in Telstar's new head coach, Henk Brugge, noting that his approachable management style motivates players to work harder. The article also touches on Brugge's tran...
Anneke Suerink (84) honored after 27 years at Haarlem Regional Animal Ambulance: ’I hope to keep going for a long time’
Anneke Suerink, 84, was recently honored for her 27 years of service as a volunteer at the Regional Animal Ambulance in Haarlem. Suerink continues to work at the dispatch center on Willem Pijperstraat...