Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sint Maarten Prime Minister congratulates counterpart Jetten's cabinet
Prime Minister Luc Mercelina of Sint Maarten has congratulated Rob Jetten on the formation of a new government in the Netherlands. Mercelina expressed his commitment to working with the Jetten adminis...
Arjan Linker composes for the Netherlands Student Orchestra: ‘In India you play by ear’
David Foster Wallace’s fear of addiction to mindless entertainment seems made for this era
NOS pleased with Winter Olympics viewing figures
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported high viewership numbers for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The sports event attracted a significant audience in the Netherlands over the past few ...
Boxing, karate, hapkido, kickboxing and kung fu: First Martial Arts Event in Spaarnehal attracts seventy children to learn five combat sports
Around seventy children participated in the first Martial Arts Event at the Spaarnehal in Haarlem to explore five different combat sports, including boxing and karate. The event, organized by Sportsup...
Haarlem politicians reject 'democracy-undermining' AI voting guide: 'Voters, do not use it!'
Political parties in Haarlem are warning citizens against using Keus.nl, an AI-generated voting guide, due to inaccuracies and fabricated party positions. Local politicians claim the tool undermines d...
Martijn Krabbé finds voice-over work more fun than presenting: 'It's easier'
Dutch presenter Martijn Krabbé has shared that he prefers voice-over work over presenting, noting that it is easier for him. Krabbé, who is stepping back from on-camera duties due to his diagnosis w...
Why doctors are now less likely to remove tonsils, and when they truly need to come out
Doctors in the Netherlands are becoming increasingly cautious about performing tonsillectomies compared to previous medical practices. ENT specialist Susanne Balter explains the biological function of...
Dutch Consumer Association warns of headphones with harmful substances
The Dutch Consumer Association is warning consumers about headphones found to contain excessive levels of harmful substances, such as Bisphenol A. These chemicals can enter the body and potentially we...
Former lawyer Weski again requests further investigation into detention
Former lawyer Inez Weski and her legal team requested further investigation into her detention conditions during a court hearing on Monday. Weski is suspected of participating in the criminal organiza...
Driver charged with attempted manslaughter of police and military police during wild chase: ‘A miracle no one was killed’
A 54-year-old man is accused of attempted manslaughter against eight law enforcement officers during a dangerous car chase in Halfweg and Alkmaar on November 18. Prosecutors stated that it was a mirac...
Young, highly educated and strikingly white: this is what the Jetten cabinet looks like
The new Jetten cabinet is characterized as being young, predominantly male, and highly educated with limited ethnic diversity. An analysis of the eighteen ministers reveals specific demographic trends...
Hackathon in Beverwijk seeks sustainable solutions for millions of pallets: 'Use them for coffins'
A hackathon in Beverwijk is exploring sustainable solutions to prevent the single-use of transport pallets. Participants at the event, hosted by Collectief Circulair, are investigating ways to dismant...
Mona Keijzer leaves BBB after breach of trust, continues as independent MP
Former Deputy Prime Minister Mona Keijzer has resigned from the BBB party after being passed over for the leadership role. She intends to remain in the House of Representatives as an independent membe...
Judge blocks publication of report on Trump classified documents
A U.S. judge has blocked former special counsel Jack Smith from publishing his report regarding Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that releasing information ...
Alternative Velsen voting guide is unverifiable. ‘Fishing is cultural heritage’
Voters in the municipality of Velsen are facing uncertainty ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in three weeks. Concerns have been raised regarding the alternative voting aid Keus.nl, which crit...
Prime Minister Dick has left the group
The article speculates on whether Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet utilized a private group chat for informal communication and logistical coordination. It questions whether the group has been dis...
More than 600 migrants have already died in the Mediterranean this year
The UN migration agency IOM reports that at least 606 migrants have died in the Mediterranean Sea since the start of this year. This represents the highest number of recorded deaths for the beginning ...
Controversial Mandelson taken away by police
Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested by police at his home. According to reports from The Times, the 72-year-old was taken into custody.
Suspicious package found at home in Hoofddorp
A suspicious package was discovered at a residential property in Hoofddorp, leading to a police cordon and an investigation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD). Emergency services are on ...