Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
FT: BBC to cut 2,000 jobs, about 10 percent of total
The BBC plans to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, representing about 10 percent of its total workforce, according to a report by the Financial Times. This move follows an earlier announcement regarding s...
Free digital safety session for seniors in Zaandam
The municipality of Zaanstad and the Ministry of Justice and Security are hosting a free meeting on digital safety for seniors on April 24. The event will be held at the Zaantheater in Zaandam to help...
Australian police investigate alleged sexual abuse by Katy Perry
Australian police are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving American singer Katy Perry. The investigation follows a statement from actress Ruby Rose, who claims Perry assaulted her ...
Rising inflation leads to higher wage increases at the bargaining table
Rising inflation and the energy crisis following the start of the war in the Middle East have led to increasingly difficult collective bargaining negotiations. Unions are now pushing for higher wage i...
Digital child lock almost ready to protect youth in EU countries
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a new EU age verification app is technically complete and will soon be available to citizens. The tool is designed to allow websites a...
Video | Belgian hit series Dood Spoor starring Elise Schaap to be shown in the Netherlands
Dam Square stabbing suspect wanted to make people ‘pay for financing war in Ukraine’
Sharp increase in discrimination reports in North Holland
The number of discrimination complaints in the province of North Holland rose significantly in 2025, reaching 2,070 compared to 1,332 in 2024. Data from the national discrimination monitor shows that ...
Another shooting at Turkish school, multiple dead
A shooting at a high school in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey, has resulted in the deaths of three students and a teacher, with twenty others injured. This event marks the second consecutive day that ...
Poultry injuries before slaughter decreasing but still occur
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) reports that poultry animals, including chickens and ducks, continue to suffer injuries before being slaughtered. However, the regulat...
Roman D. deliberately stabbed Dam Square victims in the back to avoid looking them in the eye
Roman D., a suspect in a March 2023 stabbing near Amsterdam's Dam square, reportedly told prison staff he targeted victims in the back to punish European taxpayers for funding the war in Ukraine. The ...
Strict asylum laws in jeopardy after PVV U-turn
Strict asylum laws in the Netherlands are at risk after the PVV demanded that providing assistance to undocumented immigrants be criminalized. This demand is unacceptable to the CDA and SGP, likely re...
King's Day 2026: here are the flea markets
King's Day 2026 in Haarlem will feature flea markets across several designated locations, including Marsmanplein and the city center, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on April 27. Participants are restricted t...
Mayor closes house after drugs found
Mayor Jos Wienen has closed a residence on Madridplantsoen for six months following the discovery of more than 25 kilograms of soft drugs and distribution equipment. The closure was upheld by a court ...
Haroon Ali doesn't want to see children on social media
Haroon Ali expresses concern regarding the common practice of parents sharing photos of their children on social media. He questions the voluntary sacrifice of children's privacy given the known risks...
Turkish president tries to help extend Iran-US truce
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey is working to extend a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Turkey is currently in close coordination with both countries...
Tilburg neighborhood officer Erwin (62) set to become millionaire selling info: ‘Deeply ashamed, I’m a nice guy’
Erwin van E., a 62-year-old neighborhood officer from Tilburg, is accused of selling sensitive police information to criminals over several years alongside his girlfriend. Authorities discovered thous...
Iran threatens regional shipping if US blockade continues
Iran's military leadership has threatened to halt shipping in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Red Sea. This warning is contingent on the continuation of the United States' maritime blockad...
Parties slam Hart voor Bloemendaal’s conduct following Gerard Metselaar’s departure
Political factions have condemned the party Hart voor Bloemendaal for accusing departing council member Gerard Metselaar of alcohol abuse in a press statement. Critics labeled the party's public accus...
We are collecting your garden tiles for free again
Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp who replace garden tiles with greenery can have their old tiles collected for free by the Tegelservice. The initiative aims to promote urban greening by encouraging pe...