Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet holds first cabinet meeting
The newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet held its first council of ministers meeting on Monday afternoon to finalize the distribution of tasks within the various ministries. This meeting follows preliminary ...
BeamThis! showcases enormous variety of video art: from short films to abstract projections
The BeamThis! exhibition highlights a vast variety of video art, featuring everything from small films to abstract projections. While all participating artists utilize moving images, the showcase emph...
Winona Ryder joins third season of Netflix series Wednesday
American actress Winona Ryder has been cast in the upcoming third season of the popular Netflix series Wednesday. Although her involvement is confirmed, details regarding the specific character she wi...
New ministers welcomed by predecessors at their ministries
On Monday afternoon, new Dutch ministers and state secretaries were officially welcomed to their respective ministries by their predecessors. The incoming officials formally assumed control of the dep...
Pedestrian injured in collision with car in Haarlem
A pedestrian was injured and taken to the hospital following a collision with a car in Haarlem on Monday afternoon. The extent of the victim's injuries is currently unknown.
Nothing remains but to wish Jetten I the best
On Monday, a new official cabinet photo was taken featuring His Majesty the King and the members of the Jetten I cabinet. This event marks the continuation of a 55-year-old tradition for new Dutch adm...
Jetten receives congratulations from Belgian and Luxembourgish prime ministers
The prime ministers of Belgium and Luxembourg have congratulated Rob Jetten on his new appointment, highlighting the importance of strong Benelux cooperation. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever call...
Health ministers want to consult sector before making decisions
Dutch health ministers Sophie Hermans and Mirjam Sterk intend to consult with the healthcare sector before finalizing decisions on budget cuts. Minister Hermans expressed hope that these discussions w...
Borrow free litter pickers and hoops for National Cleanup Day
National Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, and encourages residents to help clean up the city. To facilitate this, participants can borrow free trash pickers and waste rings.
Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro at UN
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil demanded the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro during a session at the United Nations. Maduro was reportedly captured by U.S. forces earlier this yea...
Man from Zeeland accused of biting ex-partner's buttock and leg in Haarlem, DNA found on her trousers
A 33-year-old man from Terneuzen is accused of repeatedly abusing his partner in Haarlem between October and November of last year. The allegations include physical assault and biting the victim, whos...
Silvestro and Salvatore Sotera continue family tradition in Heemskerk: 'Pineapple on pizza... that remains a debate'
Silvestro and Salvatore Sotera have taken over the family-run Italian restaurant Da Pietro in Heemskerk, continuing the legacy started by Pietro Sotera in 2019. The duo aims to provide a welcoming din...
Dutch Olympians arrive at Schiphol
Dutch Olympic winter athletes arrived at Schiphol Airport on Monday afternoon following their return from Milan. A crowd of over one hundred people gathered at the Amsterdam airport to welcome the tea...
Coffee with William Clairbois (Party for Development): "We started as cavemen"
William Clairbois, the leader of the Partij voor Ontwikkeling, is seeking a seat in the Amsterdam city council with a platform focused on human progress and self-development. His party proposes polici...
Tofik Dibi, lead candidate for Bij1: ‘I was the ‘brave Moroccan gay man’ until I spoke out about Gaza’
Prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
A police judge in Assen sentenced 54-year-old activist Jan H. to six weeks in prison for inciting citizens to perform illegal border controls. The court ruled that the defendant's actions were unlawfu...
Prosecutors seek prison sentence for calling for citizen border controls
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 45-day prison sentence against a 54-year-old activist for inciting citizens to perform their own border controls via Facebook. Prosecutors also requ...
Boil water advisory lifted for part of Kastelenstraat in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert
YONEX Dutch Junior International starts Wednesday: top youth in action, free entry
The 45th edition of the YONEX Dutch Junior International badminton tournament begins this Wednesday at the DEGIRO-hal in Haarlem. Over 300 young athletes from more than 30 countries will compete in th...
Schoof hands over chairmanship of the Council of Ministers to Jetten
Former Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has symbolically handed over the chairmanship of the Council of Ministers to his successor, Rob Jetten. The transition occurred at the ministry following the of...