Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Politics on the Amstel: Is the coalition agreement really that left-wing and what is Esmah Lahlah doing in Amsterdam?
The new coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66 introduces policies such as increased parking fees and a reduction in civil servants while notably canceling plans for a new erotic center. Th...
Tata Steel must give Donald Pols a second chance after all
The article presents a weekly proposition asking readers whether Tata Steel should offer Donald Pols, the director of Milieudefensie, a second chance. This call for public opinion follows recent tensi...
Guus Offerhaus follows coach Anthony Correia and signs with FC Utrecht
Defender Guus Offerhaus has signed with FC Utrecht for the upcoming season, joining the club on a free transfer from Telstar. He follows coach Anthony Correia to the new team.
Commission must preserve Von der Leyen’s texts, says EU Ombudsman
EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has ruled that the European Commission must preserve text messages exchanged between President Ursula von der Leyen and heads of state. The decision follows an investigatio...
Ajax to partner with Navbahor Namangan from Uzbekistan
Ajax has announced a partnership with the Uzbekistani club Navbahor Namangan to help develop and coordinate their youth academy. The collaboration aims to strengthen the training programs of the Centr...
Harderwijk gives COA three months to close asylum center before imposing fines
The municipality of Harderwijk has given the asylum agency COA three months to close its 800-person facility or face significant daily fines. If the center remains open past the deadline, COA will be ...
Fire at residential care complex in Beverwijk, person treated by paramedics
A fire broke out at the Elsanta residential care complex in Beverwijk on Friday morning. Emergency services responded to the scene, where at least one person was treated by ambulance staff.
Netherlands gets its own Songwriters Wall of Fame in Hilversum
The Dutch music industry is launching its own Songwriters Wall of Fame, with the inaugural ceremony set to take place at Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum on September 14. This event aims to honor prominent...
Van Weel: shocking that Motherless employees share child pornography
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel described reports that employees of the porn site Motherless shared child pornography as "shocking." The minister expects the Public Prosecution Service to conduc...
US dollar remains globally dominant but loses ground
Central banks worldwide are holding fewer US dollar reserves compared to a decade ago, although the currency remains globally dominant. This trend was highlighted by recent data released by De Nederla...
It is good that Pavilion Witte Huis must go
The publication is seeking reader feedback on a proposition regarding the removal of Paviljoen Witte Huis. This request for public opinion is part of a weekly feature on local issues.
Youp van ’t Hek transfers his archive to the Allard Pierson – except for his red-and-white towel: ‘It’s too important, it belongs with me’
Top model Marlijn Hoek (33) recovered from a four-meter fall down the stairs that shattered her face: ‘I definitely thought it would never be okay again’
Simplicity, warmth and functionality in an authentic home. ‘We use bottles found in the garden as vases’
Winde and Sérgio have spent ten years renovating and living in their sustainable 1920s home in Hilversum, focusing on reuse and functional design. The couple is now preparing to move on to a new chap...
Pien (3) misses her stolen stuffed bunny Haasie. Who took it from the McDonald’s in Haarlem?
Three-year-old Pien is searching for her stuffed animal, Haasie, which was left behind at a McDonald's in Haarlem-Schalkwijk on May 30. The toy appears to have been taken by a female customer shortly ...
IJmuiden woman (89) loses €450 in sophisticated home banking scam
An 89-year-old woman in IJmuiden lost over 450 euros after being targeted by a sophisticated bank fraud scam. A criminal posing as a fraud helpdesk employee pressured the victim over the phone and eve...
Van Veldhoven: important to go through Moerdijk process carefully
Minister Stientje van Veldhoven emphasized the importance of a careful decision-making process regarding the future of Moerdijk. She noted that the ongoing uncertainty is difficult for the residents l...
Crown Princess Mette-Marit on waiting list for lung transplant
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant as her chronic lung disease has progressed to a serious stage. The Norwegian royal court announced on Fri...
'Foreign' sea drone explodes in Romanian port
An unknown military sea drone exploded on Friday morning in the Romanian port of Constanța. The Romanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the incident resulted in no casualties.
Van Dissel wanted to keep OMT away from political considerations
Jaap van Dissel, former chair of the Outbreak Management Team (OMT), stated that the committee aimed to provide strictly medical advice for pandemic containment during the COVID-19 crisis. He emphasiz...