Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Boy arrested for threat against Jewish school Cheider
A minor has been arrested following a telephoned threat against the Cheider Jewish school in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert, leading to the school's closure and the cancellation of a visit by Mayor Halsema. ...
Griekspoor avoids top players in Paris
Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp have avoided top-seeded opponents in the opening round of Roland Garros. Griekspoor will face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi, while Van de Za...
North Macedonia returns to Eurovision after four-year absence
North Macedonia will return to the Eurovision Song Contest next year after a four-year absence, as announced by MRT broadcaster director Zoran Ristoski. The country last participated in the internatio...
Weski's lawyers: appeal is likely
Lawyers for Inez Weski have indicated that they are likely to appeal the court's verdict after she was found guilty. Although convicted, Weski was sentenced to time already served in pre-trial detenti...
Schouten: Extended opening hours for hospitality during World Cup
Mayor Carola Schouten announced that hospitality businesses in Rotterdam will have extended opening hours and permission for late-night match screenings during the soccer World Cup. Establishments are...
Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier in the race for an Appeltje van Oranje. Haarlem initiatives in the top five so far.
Two Haarlem-based initiatives, Stichting Anne-Bo and Sûr Atelier, have been nominated as top-fifty contenders for the Appeltje van Oranje award. Both organizations are currently positioned among the ...
Prosecution: no decision yet on appeal against Weski
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has not yet decided whether to appeal the verdict against former lawyer Inez Weski. While officials intend to study the court's ruling carefully, they noted a...
'Affection' is the magic word for the renovation of Fort North of Spaarndam
The Fort benoorden Spaarndam has remained abandoned for years despite several failed attempts to find a new purpose for the site. Recent developments suggest a potential renovation and repurposing pla...
PRO and D66 target June 3 for Amsterdam coalition agreement, Bij1 likely to lose seat in Zuidoost
'We're going to give the children a fun summer again': Natalie and Anne-Marie save KidsVakantiecocktail
Natalie Van der Kolk and Anne-Marie Sjardin have secured the necessary funding to print and distribute flyers for the KidsVakantieCocktail program. These flyers will be shared in schools to ensure chi...
Italy wants to discuss EU sanctions against Israeli minister
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has requested that the European Union discuss potential sanctions against an Israeli minister regarding the treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists. Tajani...
Large-scale fraud by transport company forcing drivers to work up to 20 hours
A transport company has been found guilty of large-scale fraud after a two-and-a-half-year investigation into its driver registration practices. At least twelve truck drivers used the cards of eightee...
Group attacks car on Roetersstraat, occupants escape unharmed
A group of people attacked a car on Roetersstraat in Amsterdam early Friday morning, resulting in a smashed rear window but no injuries to the occupants. Police are currently investigating the motive ...
Moerdijk may remain after all: new port expansion option on the table
The Dutch government is considering a reduced expansion of the port and industrial area near Moerdijk, which could allow the village of Moerdijk to remain. This development follows a statement from th...
Third minor (14) arrested in investigation into death of 73-year-old at Lijnbaansstraat home
Ombudsman: government knows who needs help but is not helping
The National Ombudsman's annual report states that the Dutch government often fails to provide timely assistance to citizens despite knowing who needs help. Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen argues for a ...
Princess Amalia: 'Sad that I already talk about threats quite normally'
Princess Amalia of the Netherlands shared her perspective on the ongoing security threats against her during a recent press interview. The 22-year-old crown princess noted that she finds it sad that s...
Anne-Fay's militant motherhood
Dutch artist Anne-Fay has released a new album titled '+1' which explores the theme of parenthood through a militant lens. The work is part of a growing trend of albums in the Netherlands that focus o...
Oliebollen and Christmas tree sellers relieved: ‘I feared we would lose what we had built up’
New developments for the Korte Verspronckweg
The Haarlem city council has approved plans to transform the Korte Verspronckweg into a car-light residential neighborhood featuring approximately 200 homes, with 50% dedicated to social housing. The ...