Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Most crimes in the Netherlands in Amsterdam: 63 per 1,000 residents
Amsterdam recorded the highest crime rate in the Netherlands with 63 traditional crimes per 1,000 residents, although this figure has decreased significantly from previous years. A report by the CBS h...
Myanmar pardons about 7,000 political prisoners
Myanmar's military junta has granted amnesty to over 7,000 prisoners convicted of providing support to "terrorist groups." The release includes individuals who were accused of financing, sheltering, o...
Council critical of community service ban for violence against emergency responders
The Dutch Council of State has criticized a government proposal to ban community service sentences for individuals who commit violence against emergency responders. The council advised the cabinet to ...
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon: King Harald is on the mend
Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon announced that King Harald's health is improving during a visit to the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs in Oslo on Monday. The crown prince shared the update ...
EU prosecutors suspect multi-billion fraud in COVID recovery fund
The European Public Prosecutor's Office reports that fraud involving the European COVID-19 recovery fund increased significantly last year, totaling an estimated 5 billion euros. The fraudulent activi...
Rijksmuseum discovers new Rembrandt after two years of research
The Rijksmuseum has officially identified the 1633 painting 'The Vision of Zacharias in the Temple' as an authentic work by Rembrandt. The confirmation comes after two years of intensive scientific re...
EU ministers' meeting in Cyprus postponed after drone attack
An informal meeting of EU ministers in Cyprus has been postponed following a drone attack on a British military base on the island. The decision was made by the temporary EU presidency after the attac...
David Looman (BVNL) wants to reverse Haarlem’s zero-emission zone: ‘In construction, you’re just castrated without a van’
David Looman of the BVNL party is running for a seat in the Haarlem city council with the primary goal of abolishing the city's zero-emission zone. Looman, a construction business owner, argues that t...
We thought we really knew Connor Storrie, but it turned out to be a parasocial relationship
Journalist Senna Brammer discusses the phenomenon of parasocial relationships using the example of actor Connor Storrie. The article explores how audiences can feel a misleading sense of personal conn...
A vegan day in Amsterdam! Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner: here's where to go!
In honor of the National Week Without Meat and Dairy, which has run annually since 2018, this article offers a guide to vegan dining in Amsterdam. The initiative aims to encourage individuals to reduc...
Roadwork in Haarlem: what to expect this week (March 2 - March 8)
Haarlem will experience several road closures and traffic disruptions due to scheduled roadworks from March 2 to March 8. Key locations affected include the Van Marumstraat and the Langebrug, potentia...
IAEA: no indications Iranian nuclear facilities were hit
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi stated on Monday that there are no indications that Iranian nuclear facilities were hit during recent military strikes. These remarks follow repo...
Paris: French-Emirati naval base hit in air strike
The French-Emirati military base Camp de la Paix was targeted in an airstrike, as confirmed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. While the United Arab Emirates reported intercepting Iranian d...
Mortgage rates have been falling slowly for weeks, especially for 10-year terms
Mortgage interest rates have been gradually decreasing since the start of the year, particularly for ten-year fixed-rate terms. This downward trend provides homebuyers with more financial flexibility ...
NetBlocks: No internet in Iran for 48 hours
Iran has experienced a total internet blackout for the past 48 hours, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks. The NGO, which tracks digital rights and cybersecurity globally, reported the shutdow...
Criminal defense lawyers resume EBI visits, strike suspended
A group of 46 criminal defense lawyers has suspended their strike and will resume visits to high-security prisons, including the EBI in Vught, starting Monday. This decision ensures that inmates in th...
Mr Baaij (79) has exhausted all treatment options and his pain is unbearable: quality or quantity of life?
79-year-old Mr. Baaij, a terminal pancreatic cancer patient, faces a difficult decision regarding his end-of-life care after a sudden medical crisis involving severe pain and loss of sensation. His do...
Ukraine causes major damage in port city of Novorossiysk
A major overnight Ukrainian attack on the port city of Novorossisk injured at least five people and damaged twenty buildings. According to the city's mayor, the strike caused significant destruction t...
Breeding season begins at PWN: nature areas partially closed and dogs back on leash
PWN has announced the start of the breeding season in the dunes, implementing restrictions to protect local wildlife from disturbance. Visitors are required to keep dogs on a leash and avoid certain c...
Son Mieux plays new album four times in 24 hours upon release
The Hague-based band Son Mieux will perform four special shows within a 24-hour period to celebrate the release of their new album, "24 Hours." The events are scheduled for April 10 and 11 at De Weste...