Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'Why do many Velsen residents struggle with the town hall?' Dudok expert Pieter Rings gives lecture on architect's influence
Architectural expert Pieter Rings will deliver a lecture exploring the post-war development of Velsen and the influence of architect Willem Dudok. The talk will address local perceptions of the town h...
What was Grandpa Van der Kolk doing under the stairs in Beverwijk during the war? Granddaughter Eveline (43) seeks answers
Eveline Smildiger is investigating her grandfather Hendrik van der Kolk’s mysterious wartime activities at his former pharmacy in Beverwijk. She seeks to uncover the details of what he did under the...
Premier Jetten meets Haarlem homeless at Stem in de Stad: 'I'm trying to fix it, but it's not easy'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Haarlem aid organization Stem in de Stad on Wednesday to meet with homeless and lonely individuals. During the multi-hour visit, he listened to their concerns and...
Give farmers and housing priority over Lelystad Airport, says Dutch House of Representatives
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives has called on the government to prioritize permit-less farmers and housing construction over the development of Lelystad Airport. The decision mandates...
Bas Eickhout quits EU Parliament partly over inappropriate relationships
Bas Eickhout of the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance is stepping down as a Member of the European Parliament after 17 years. Eickhout cited past relationships that were incompatible with his role, following t...
Car becomes mobile home battery and can lower energy bills
Renault is introducing the electric Renault 4 and 5 models, which feature technology that allows the vehicles to serve as mobile home batteries. This initiative is designed to help manage power grid c...
Netherlands coach Koeman to become a grandfather again: Koeman Jr. expecting first child
Ronald Koeman jr. and his partner Kiki have announced they are expecting their first child together. This will be the fourth grandchild for the current Dutch national football team coach, Ronald Koema...
First 32 kilometers of Dutch hydrogen network completed for industry
The first 32-kilometer section of the Dutch national hydrogen network was completed on Wednesday, connecting the Maasvlakte to Pernis. This pipeline serves as a critical infrastructure link designed t...
Neighborhood action against queues in Nine Streets: ‘We’re stuck with the nuisance, business owners are raking it in’
Kanaaldijk redevelopment in IJmuiden to start in spring 2027 with road widening and new roundabout
The redevelopment of the Kanaaldijk in IJmuiden is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 following the approval of a final design. The project involves widening the road and replacing the intersection at ...
Cabinet summons ambassador over treatment of flotilla passengers
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has summoned the Israeli ambassador following reports of rough treatment of activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. The fleet was en route to Gaza when the inc...
Every prime minister wants it, it never works: why the number of civil servants keeps growing
Every Dutch prime minister aims to reduce the number of civil servants, yet the size of the central government continues to grow annually. The article explores why this trend persists despite consiste...
Leiderdorp clinic kept mass donors secret despite professional association’s urgent advice
The Medisch Centrum Kinderwens fertility clinic in Leiderdorp waited eight years to inform families about the use of mass donors, despite receiving professional advice to do so in 2016. Parents and do...
US sues former Cuban President Raúl Castro
The United States has filed charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft operated by a Miami-based humanitarian organization. This lega...
Minister Jetten stays away from Loosdrecht for now: ‘They tell me: please leave us alone’
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated during a press conference in Haarlem that he is intentionally avoiding a visit to Loosdrecht, which has become a focal point for asylum debates. Jetten explained that ...
US expert Raymond Mens: ‘The US is more than the occupant of the White House’
Good news: You can soon park your bike for free for longer in Amsterdam
Starting June 1st, cyclists in Amsterdam will be able to park their bikes in indoor garages for free for a longer duration. This initiative aims to reduce street clutter by encouraging residents and v...
Heemskerk provides four homes for homeless people: ‘More effective and human-centered’
Starting in June, the municipality of Heemskerk will make four homes available for homeless residents as part of a new initiative. The project aims to provide those living on the streets with a quicke...
Review Born Here: Much panic in this French novel about two women starting over
Half a million reports on public space last year, mostly regarding waste
Amsterdam residents filed more than 500,000 reports about public space issues last year, primarily regarding waste and neighborhood cleanliness. While the city center saw the most complaints, satisfac...