Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Mourning protest over killing of hundreds of thousands of geese in North Holland
Activists from Animal Rebellion held a funeral procession in Haarlem to protest the annual culling of 100,000 geese in North Holland. The group delivered a formal letter of complaint to provincial dep...
Vijlbrief: Cabinet to make proposal after union ultimatum
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief announced that the cabinet will present a proposal to bring labor unions and employers back to the negotiating table. This statement follows an ultimatu...
Russia and Ukraine report new attacks despite ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine reported renewed hostilities and skirmishes along the front lines despite a three-day ceasefire agreement. The Ukrainian military stated that Russia also conducted thousands of dron...
Open day at Podia Heemstede features new theater season preview and talent show
Cultural organization Podia Heemstede will host an open day at theater De Luifel on Sunday, May 17. The event will feature a talent show and provide a preview of the upcoming theater season.
Brussels reiterates: 'low' hantavirus risk for European citizens
The European Commission has announced that the health risk from the hantavirus for European citizens remains low. This conclusion was reached following consultations between the Commission and the Wor...
Double win for Pieter Weening day after silent tribute for Wouter Weylandt
Dutch cyclist Pieter Weening achieved a double victory at the 2011 Giro d'Italia by winning a stage and claiming the pink jersey. This milestone occurred one day after a silent march was held to honor...
Commission labels Ongehoord Nederland news unreliable: ‘This is serious’
DigiD outage: App and website users seeing error messages
A technical malfunction at DigiD on Monday has made it difficult for users to log in via the service's website and mobile application. More than 3,600 reports of the outage have been recorded on the m...
Five sheep get summer haircuts in Haarlemmerhout: from thick fleece to airy look in minutes
Five sheep at the city farm De Houthoeve in Haarlemmerhout have been shorn to prepare for the upcoming warm summer. The shearing process quickly removed their thick winter coats, providing the animals...
GGD: passenger home quarantine checks not necessary
The Dutch Municipal Health Service (GGD) stated that active monitoring of the mandatory six-week home quarantine for passengers of the ship Hondius is unnecessary. Authorities expect passengers to com...
Doubts over fat bike ban in Vondelpark on day one: ‘City should focus on truly dangerous spots’
EU member states lift suspension of association agreement with Syria
EU member states have revoked the partial suspension of the association agreement with Syria, lifting trade restrictions on products such as oil, gold, and diamonds. This decision, finalized on Monday...
Commission: Too many captains and complex structure threaten NPO's survival
An independent evaluation commission has warned that the Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO) faces a threat to its survival due to a complex organizational structure and an excessive number of directors. ...
Roadworks in Haarlem: what to expect this week (May 11 - May 18)
Roadworks scheduled in Haarlem from May 11 to May 18 will result in partial closures of several streets, including Kinderhuissingel and Parklaan. Commuters are advised to prepare for disruptions acros...
Starmer fights for political future after election defeat
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to improve his leadership and address voter frustration following his party's recent election defeat. In a speech aimed at saving his premiership, Starmer...
Official Beatles museum to open in London next year
An official museum dedicated to The Beatles is scheduled to open in London in 2027. Paul McCartney, one of the band's two surviving members, expressed his support for the new project.
Castricum station assault suspects given one week to turn themselves in
Police have given two underage suspects one week to turn themselves in following an assault and robbery of two boys at Castricum station on the night of February 14. The incident involved a group of f...
Trawling on Dogger Bank prohibited without permit
A court in The Hague has ruled that trawling in the protected Doggersbank area of the North Sea requires an environmental permit, overturning a long-standing government exemption. The court found that...
To mow or not to mow?
The article explains the necessity of mowing to prevent open areas from naturally turning into forests. It emphasizes that mowing is only conducted when essential and provides information on the crite...
Kos: there is room in the EU for all Western Balkan states
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that expansion is a priority and that all Western Balkan nations have a place in the European Union. Her comments were made ahead of a meeting between ...