Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Long queue at Swatch store in P.C. Hooftstraat for exclusive watch: ‘I’m going to resell it immediately’
Van den Brink calls Markuszower's call for violence incomprehensible
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink criticized MP Gidi Markuszower for calling for the use of violence, describing the remarks as "unfathomable" during an appearance on the television program Café Koc...
Jermaine Jackson ordered to pay millions to alleged rape victim
Jermaine Jackson has been ordered to pay over $6.5 million to a woman who accused him of sexual assault and rape in 1988. The court judgment was issued because the singer failed to respond to the laws...
Death penalty sought for man who killed Israelis in Washington
U.S. prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli embassy employees in Washington last year. Authorities stated the suspect was motivated by political, r...
Wijdemeren mayor apologizes to Loosdrecht residents
Mayor Mark Verheijen of Wijdemeren has apologized to the residents of Loosdrecht for the sudden announcement regarding an emergency asylum shelter in the local town hall. The mayor admitted that the c...
Reuters: SpaceX to join Nasdaq on June 12
Elon Musk's commercial space company, SpaceX, is expected to go public on the Nasdaq exchange on June 12. Sources familiar with the matter reported the news to Reuters, marking a significant developme...
Jury fails to reach verdict again in new Weinstein trial
A court jury failed to reach a consensus in a new trial against former film mogul Harvey Weinstein, leading to a mistrial. The proceedings ended without a verdict after jurors were unable to agree on ...
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for an additional 45 days following negotiations in Washington. The talks took place on Thursday and Friday with the United States acting as a ...
China makes 'fresh start' with US dependent on handling of Taiwan
During a state visit to China, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the two countries reached significant deals and resolved numerous issues. However, Beijing emphasized that a successful future...
Hantavirus is not like COVID, but online misinformation is reminiscent of 2020
No burgers, but a miso-caramel tiramisu latte: cycling through Oatly’s temporary bike-through in Amsterdam North
Review: Gerard van Honthorst made people more beautiful, dignified and stately, unlike his rival Rembrandt
Departing alderman Groot Wassink: "I'm not so left-wing, the country has moved to the right"
After twenty years in Amsterdam politics, GroenLinks alderman Rutger Groot Wassink is stepping down, reflecting on his career and the rightward shift in Dutch politics. While he is leaving his current...
John Travolta surprised with Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
American actor John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. The award was presented to him on stage by the festival's director, Thierry Frémaux.
At the Ripperda Barracks in Haarlem, Bosnians Emina and Jasmina felt like children again: 'It was our safe haven'
Sisters Emina and Jasmina Jagurdzija, who fled the war in the former Yugoslavia as young children, recall their time at the Ripperdakazerne in Haarlem. After losing their carefree youth to violence, t...
Henk Spaan hopes France wins World Cup and Mbappé continues to fight racism as two-time winner
Henk Spaan expresses his hope for France to win the World Cup and for Kylian Mbappé to continue his opposition to racism. The article also features Spaan's weekly ratings for several football figures...
Potential Starmer challenger allowed to stand in general election
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been granted permission by the Labour Party to run in a parliamentary by-election. This move is seen as a potential first step for Burnham, who is widely considered a...
Welcome to the Middle Ages
The author humorously describes his wife's disappointment upon receiving a gift, as she had likely hoped for a trendy, pastel-colored thermos flask. The anecdote touches on modern social trends and me...
Renee van Asten (19) nominated for Johan Cruyff Talent of the Year award
19-year-old Ajax player Renee van Asten has been nominated for the Johan Cruijff Talent of the Year award following her breakthrough season. The nomination recognizes her individual achievements and d...
'Standing with Giants' silhouettes come to life at Mous Construction in Akersloot: 'This is so incredibly beautiful to see'
Seven silhouettes representing the crew of a crashed British Lancaster bomber are being laser-cut at a construction company in Akersloot as part of the 'Standing with Giants' project. Once completed, ...