Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
COA has already paid 10 million euros in penalty payments for asylum centers
The Dutch Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) has incurred over 10 million euros in penalty payments to municipalities due to issues at its reception facilities. The majority of t...
Judge to rule in Marius Borg Høiby case on June 15
The Oslo District Court will deliver its verdict in the case against Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, on June 15. The Norwegian Public Prosecution Service has deman...
Budget giants Temu and SHEIN face off in court
A legal battle between online fast-fashion retailers SHEIN and Temu begins this Monday in London. SHEIN accuses its competitor of copyright infringement on an industrial scale by allegedly stealing pr...
EU countries agree on sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
All 27 European Union member states have agreed to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers after Hungary lifted its long-standing veto. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the consensus...
Work on Dorpsstraat Castricum has begun
The municipality of Castricum has begun roadworks on the Dorpsstraat to implement traffic-calming measures. These changes follow a city council decision made last summer aimed at improving road safety...
Mika Hollenberg: Sailing brings peace to my mind
Twenty-three-year-old Mika Hollenberg has transitioned from a student to the manager of Zeilschool Het Uitgeestermeer over the last eleven years. He describes the sailing school as his second home and...
Migrants contributed significantly to Haarlem’s prosperity in the seventeenth century
Refugees and migrants played a crucial role in the history and economic prosperity of Haarlem, particularly during the seventeenth century. The article highlights that migration is a recurring phenome...
Eleven arrests after disturbances surrounding NAC - Heerenveen
Eleven people were arrested following public order disturbances during the suspended Eredivisie match between NAC Breda and Heerenveen on Sunday. The suspects were held for various offenses, including...
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UN sounds alarm over civilian deaths from drones in Sudan
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has raised an alarm regarding the high number of civilian casualties resulting from drone strikes in Sudan. At least 880 people have reportedly been killed in...
Brand-new Pieter Vermeulen Museum opens Wednesday June 10
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum is relocating from Driehuis to a brand new facility in IJmuiden. The new nature museum is scheduled to officially open its doors to the public on Wednesday, June 10, at 1:0...
Addition to cheese spread taste test following Press Council ruling
Following a ruling by the Dutch Press Council, an editorial team has updated their processed cheese taste test with a postscript concerning one of the panel members. The addition serves to provide fur...
Free city guide on Muslim heritage
A free city guide detailing Muslim heritage and history is now available at approximately 40 locations throughout Amsterdam. The guide explores the history of the city's Muslim community and includes ...
Conference League qualifiers: Should Ajax actually want that?
Car and fatbike collide on Dijkzichtlaan in Haarlem, car heavily damaged
A car and a fatbike collided on the Dijkzichtlaan at the border of Santpoort-Noord and Haarlem on Monday afternoon. The accident occurred around 12:55 PM and resulted in significant damage to the car.
Philippine parliament approves Sara Duterte impeachment proceedings
A majority of the Philippine parliament has voted to proceed with impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. She faces allegations including fraud, corruption, and making death threa...
Prosecution demands 14 years for fatal shooting at Jumbo Vlissingen
Dutch prosecutors have demanded a 14-year prison sentence for a 24-year-old man involved in a fatal shooting at a Vlissingen supermarket last year. The victim, 44-year-old Thomas van Wanrooij, was kil...
EU imposes new sanctions over abduction of Ukrainian children
EU foreign ministers have imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and seven institutions involved in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The measures respond to reports that nearly 20,...
Captain Hondius impressed by patience and discipline on board
Jan Dobrogowski, captain of the cruise ship Hondius, praised the patience and discipline shown by passengers and crew during a challenging period. In a video message on the Oceanwide Expeditions websi...