Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
CDA and D66: No first step for Schiphol growth this parliamentary term
Political parties CDA and D66 have committed to preventing any expansion of Schiphol Airport during the current cabinet term. The parties are advocating for stricter noise reduction requirements that ...
Automaker Stellantis halts Peugeot and Citroën factories due to battery shortage
Stellantis is pausing production at its Peugeot and Citroën plants in France due to a shortage of batteries for its electric vehicle models. The company is adjusting its manufacturing schedule to ali...
D66 wants to reward homeless drug addicts in Amsterdam for good behavior: motion receives majority support in council
The Amsterdam city council is expected to pass a motion allowing for financial rewards to be given to drug-addicted homeless individuals who maintain good behavior or undergo treatment. The initiative...
Women experience different heart symptoms than men: 'They often blame work or menopause'
Cardiologist Chahinda Ghossein from Erasmus MC is addressing misconceptions regarding heart health in honor of World Heart Day. She highlights that heart attack risks are often underestimated, particu...
Leefkringhuis founder Paul Scheerder (80) dies: 'He meant so much to Noord'
Paul Scheerder, the founder of the Amsterdam-Noord community organization Leefkringhuis, has passed away at age 80. He was widely recognized for his decades of dedication to helping vulnerable familie...
Despite a great summer, sales disappoint at this Zandvoort beach club
Despite a sunny summer, beach pavilion owner Steef Molenaar in Zandvoort reports lower turnover as customers spend less due to the rising cost of living. He advocates for year-round operating permits ...
Community service for hundreds of kilos of fireworks found in storage unit under Amsterdam-West police station
A man received a community service sentence after authorities discovered 650 kilograms of illegal fireworks and weapons in his storage unit in Amsterdam. The court condemned the storage as highly dang...
Cabinet makes ‘offer’ to opposition: small savers and crypto investors hit, workers better off
The Dutch government is revising its budget by scrapping planned social security cuts and shifting tax burdens toward small savers and investors. While these changes seek to appease opposition parties...
B&B Vol liefde participants Caroline and Arie are officially a couple
Former B&B Vol liefde participants Caroline and Arie have officially confirmed they are in a relationship. The couple has been enjoying their time together in Spain away from television cameras and pl...
This UvA program now bans screens during lectures: 'The entire learning environment is improving'
The Interdisciplinary Social Science program at the University of Amsterdam has banned screens during lectures to reduce student distractions and improve focus. While some students have expressed mixe...
Gianluca van E. (22) stabbed two cousins in Amsterdam city center: prosecutors seek 2.5 years and compulsory psychiatric treatment
Gianluca van E. (22) is facing a demand of 2.5 years in prison and compulsory psychiatric treatment after stabbing two cousins in Amsterdam in June 2025. While one of the incidents was classified as s...
Eiffel Tower head steps down after turning away women over religious visit
The director of the Eiffel Tower, Branco Ruivo, has resigned after allowing a religious group to exclude female staff members during a private visit. The incident, which occurred during celebrations f...
In the fifties and sixties 'overstressed' women were sent to nursing homes: 'I was shocked when I discovered that'
Author Suzanna Jansen investigates the historical practice of sending women labeled as 'overstressed' to specialized rest homes during the 1950s and 1960s. Her essay, titled Project rust, reveals that...
Fierce kitchen fire in Haarlem home
An elderly woman safely escaped a kitchen fire that occurred at her home on Jan Palachstraat in Haarlem this afternoon. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and the resident required no hospital ...
'Smart glasses' under fire: Parliament wants stricter ban and lawsuits threaten
The Dutch House of Representatives is seeking stricter regulations on smart glasses that record audio and video, citing significant privacy concerns. Simultaneously, consumer rights organizations have...
Videoland to offer podcasts starting in October
Starting October 8, the Dutch streaming service Videoland will introduce a new selection of podcasts, including both existing popular shows and original content. The platform aims to broaden its enter...
Keep your hands off our texts: writers demonstrate at Meta's Dutch office against unlawful copying and distribution of texts
Journalists, writers, and translators protested at the Dutch headquarters of Meta on Tuesday to oppose the use of their copyrighted texts for training AI models. The participants demanded an end to un...
Strikes called off: unions want to talk with cabinet
Dutch labor unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have decided to suspend planned strikes concerning social security. The organizations are now seeking a dialogue with the cabinet to resolve the ongoing dispute.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering father in Gravestein apartment in Southeast
William P.O. was sentenced to ten years in prison for the premeditated murder of his father in an Amsterdam-Zuidoost apartment in March 2024. The court rejected his claim of self-defense after finding...
Bans appear to be working, but seven in ten adults still have too much PFAS in their blood
Recent RIVM research indicates that while PFAS levels in the blood of Dutch adults are lower than in previous years, seventy percent still exceed recommended health safety limits. The institute sugges...