Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Four arrests after demonstration in Apeldoorn on Ascension Day
Police arrested four individuals during a demonstration against asylum seeker housing in Apeldoorn on Thursday evening. Two suspects were detained for insulting police officers, while the other two we...
Dozens of Harry Styles fans already queuing for Saturday night: ‘Chatting with people from all over the world’
Unclear if stranded whale in Denmark is famous Timmy
A dead whale has been discovered near the island of Anholt between Denmark and Sweden. German authorities are investigating whether the animal is "Timmy," a whale that was previously rescued and relea...
Vandalism at three homes in Stadskanaal, police seek witnesses
Police are investigating three separate incidents of vandalism at homes in Stadskanaal that occurred on Thursday. Windows were smashed at properties on Julianastraat, Oranjestraat, and Koninginnelaan,...
Trump says he made no commitments to Xi on Taiwan
During his visit to China, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he made no commitments to President Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan. Trump also indicated that a decision on a new arms deal with the dem...
Belgium to World Cup without Ajax's Godts
Ajax winger Mika Godts has been excluded from the Belgian national team squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Head coach Rudi Garcia announced the final roster on ...
Italian food as cultural heritage: taste authentic cuisine in the East
Significantly fewer passengers at Frankfurt Airport due to Lufthansa strikes
Frankfurt Airport experienced a significant decline in passenger numbers in April compared to the previous year due to multi-day strikes by Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew. The industrial action led t...
Demonstration against Christians for Israel at Koningkerk ended with violence; ‘a wrist was broken’
Riot police in Haarlem forcibly ended a pro-Palestinian demonstration by the group Ummah for Gaza on Wednesday near the Koningkerk. The protest, which targeted a Christians for Israel meeting, was dis...
Kennemer Golf Club slams 'incorrect' distribution of lottery funds, but KLM Open will proceed next year
The Kennemer Golf & Country Club has criticized a lottery-based sports subsidy distribution that is expected to provide less funding than budgeted. Despite these financial concerns, club manager Harro...
Demonstration in Haarlem North ended
On May 13, Mayor Jos Wienen terminated a demonstration by Ummah voor Gaza in Haarlem-Noord due to concerns over public safety and potential disorder. The protest occurred outside a church hosting a 'C...
Iran questions US reliability in peace process
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed a lack of trust in the United States regarding Middle East peace negotiations during a BRICS meeting in India. He cited contradictory messages from Wa...
Erben Wennemars quits as NOS analyst for son Joep's career
Former speed skater Erben Wennemars is stepping down as an analyst for the Dutch broadcaster NOS after 17 years. He made the decision to avoid a conflict of interest as his son, Joep Wennemars, pursue...
Stadskanaal mayor: Do not take the law into your own hands
Mayor Klaas Sloots of Stadskanaal has issued an urgent appeal to residents not to take the law into their own hands following unrest in the municipality. An emergency ordinance has been implemented in...
As free as Ramses: new talents learn to write in the spirit of Shaffy
Palestinian news agency reports settler attacks in West Bank
Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that Israeli settlers set fire to cars and a mosque near Ramallah on the West Bank. Additionally, Israeli forces reportedly shot and killed a 16-year-old boy duri...
Influencer Marijn Kuipers makes documentary about years-long struggle with bulimia
Dutch influencer Marijn Kuipers is producing a documentary about her long-term battle with bulimia. The 26-year-old hopes that by sharing her personal struggle, she can help others facing similar issu...
Tamara van Esch: Looking from the future at the here and now
Tamara van Esch adopts a 200-year-old alter ego from the year 2045 in her project 'Gracie'. Through this perspective, she reflects on current societal issues and past mistakes to offer a look at the p...
After a week of Eurovision, it’s clear: no one is impressed by the Dutch boycott
Van Weel strongly condemns Markuszower's call for violence
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel has condemned remarks by MP Gidi Markuszower, who suggested that Palestinian refugees should be deterred with violence. Van Weel emphasized that calls for violenc...