DutchNews.nl is an English-language news site covering the Netherlands for an international audience. It reports on Dutch politics, society, and current events, often providing context for readers who don’t follow Dutch-language media.
Cannabis-related coverage typically intersects Dutch drug policy, law enforcement, public order, and the evolving experiment with regulated supply. This makes it useful for tracking how the Netherlands discusses cannabis in practice—beyond the country’s well-known coffee shop image.
Dutch customs seized a record 60 tonnes of cannabis in 2025, primarily at Rotterdam, with plans to enhance control measures against smuggling
by Customs chalk up record 60 tonne cannabis haul in 2025
Wageningen University researchers have revived ancestral cannabis enzymes, potentially revolutionizing medical cannabinoid production with more robust and versatile enzymes
by Joint research: Wageningen team resurrect ancestral cannabis
Cronos has acquired Dutch cannabis producer Canadelaar for €57.5 million, marking the first foreign takeover in the Netherlands' cannabis sector
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The Netherlands will experience colder temperatures starting Saturday, but a white Christmas is unlikely according to Weeronline forecasts
by It will turn colder from Saturday but no white Christmas ahead
The Dutch central bank warns pension funds about significant risks tied to their €200 billion investments in US tech stocks, urging caution against potential market volatility
by Central bank warns pension funds about US tech investments
Amsterdam judges have dismissed a €900 million compensation claim against Allergan over breast implant health risks, citing insufficient evidence of causation
by Judges reject €900 million breast implant compensation claim
The Netherlands has returned significant Homo Erectus fossils to Indonesia, marking a key step in cultural repatriation efforts
by Dutch return Homo Erectus skull cap and tooth to Indonesia
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema plans to overhaul King's Day festivities to manage crowds and improve safety, with changes set to start in 2026
by Amsterdam mayor wants to overhaul King's Day festivities
Canadian cannabis smuggling to Europe has surged, with Rotterdam seizing over 53,000 kilos this year, highlighting a trend fueled by Canada's oversupply
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The Amsterdam Labour Party proposes banning tourists from city centre cannabis cafés to manage visitor numbers, marking a policy shift ahead of the 2026 local elections
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A Dutch court has ordered CanAdelaar to reduce cannabis odors from its greenhouses or face closure, following complaints from residents
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A cannabis plantation in Hellevoetsluis was burgled for the fourth time, with thieves escaping with several kilos of plants
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Dutch authorities find no evidence to charge anyone in the case of "cannabis" sweets that hospitalized two children
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A toddler in the Netherlands fell into a coma after consuming cannabis-laced sweets, prompting Haribo to recall products across the Benelux region
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Haribo recalls Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis traces found, prompting a nationwide advisory against consumption
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Haribo recalls kilo bags of cola sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis traces cause dizziness among consumers, prompting safety investigations
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Dutch cannabis cafés in 10 municipalities begin selling marijuana from licensed growers to assess impacts on crime and health
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The Netherlands begins Europe's first legal cannabis market in Breda and Tilburg, aiming to replace the gedoogt policy with regulated sales
by Louis Gore Langton
A Dutch study reveals that cannabis users face higher risks of sleep and mental health issues compared to non-users, highlighting public health concerns
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The Netherlands launches a regulated cannabis experiment in Breda and Tilburg, aiming to control supply chains and address criminal involvement in the market
by Louis Gore Langton
The Dutch government will begin its legal cannabis experiment in Tilburg and Breda on December 15, transitioning cannabis cafes to licensed suppliers
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