Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Milieudefensie should be happy its leader Donald Pols is joining Tata Steel
Donald Pols, the former leader of the environmental organization Milieudefensie, is transitioning to a position at Tata Steel. The article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding whether th...
Watching the World Cup in the pub? Haarlemmermeer allows it all night long
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer will lift entry time restrictions for bars and pubs during the upcoming World Cup, allowing establishments to stay open 24 hours a day if they choose. This temporary...
No refund for people who did not object to Box 3 tax
The Advocate General has advised that taxpayers who failed to formally object to the box 3 levy are not entitled to a refund for overpaid taxes. If the Supreme Court adopts this recommendation, those ...
André Hazes gets own reality series on RTL: 'You're going to see everything'
Dutch singer Andr Hazes is launching a new reality series titled 'Andr Hazes: En Nu...' on the broadcaster RTL. Filming for the show has already begun, and Hazes promises viewers an intimate and c...
Review: ‘John, Son of John’: Douglas Stuart masterfully balances on the edge of melodrama
Did criminal ‘Haagse Reda’ N. deal in cocaine or was it just ‘Hague bluff’?
Eight years in prison sought for influencer suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded an eight-year prison sentence for a 39-year-old Amsterdam man suspected of money laundering and large-scale cocaine trafficking. The investigation began aft...
Mother suspected of stabbing daughter to death remains in custody for 90 days
A mother suspected of fatally stabbing her 14-year-old daughter in Blerick will remain in custody for an additional 90 days. The decision was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Limburg district court...
Police issue nearly 100 fines during IJmond traffic checks, mainly for phone use while driving
Police issued nearly 100 fines during traffic enforcement operations across three locations in the IJmond region on Thursday evening. Most citations were for mobile phone use while driving, and two fo...
'I just want to work and earn my own money': work-study program offers new opportunities
The Amsterdamwerkt! program provides Amsterdam residents with step-by-step guidance and work-study opportunities to secure paid employment. By focusing on sectors that match individual skills, the ini...
Kremlin willing to talk to Europeans, but not on its own initiative
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to holding talks with Europe but will not take the initiative to start them, according to the Kremlin. This statement comes as calls within Europe for renewed ...
Many questions about Bloemendaalseweg design: 'It seems like a massive solution for a small problem'
Residents and business owners have expressed concerns regarding the proposed redesign of the Bloemendaalseweg and Voorbuurt. Many locals question whether the extensive project is an appropriate respon...
Blue Flag returns to Castricum aan Zee beach and Akersloot marina: symbol for clean and safe water
The beach of Castricum aan Zee and the Akersloot marina have once again been awarded the international Blue Flag certification. This label recognizes the sites for their commitment to safety, cleanlin...
Ukraine reports fire near Chernobyl after drone crash
Ukrainian authorities report that a large wildfire has broken out in the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone following a drone crash. The fire is currently burning in the protected area surrounding the d...
Friends Ties (24) and Lorenzo (37) met at Patronaat: ‘We share the ambition to do something with youth’
Ties ten Klooster and Lorenzo Labadie, who met at the Patronaat music venue in Haarlem, share the story of their friendship and their mutual goal of working with local youth. The article highlights th...
More camping vehicles on the road, caravans especially popular
Caravan registrations in the Netherlands rose by 18 percent in March and April compared to the previous year, with 2,152 new units registered. According to industry organizations KCI and BOVAG, the su...
Hostage situation at German bank, massive police presence
Damage from Almere data center fire not yet assessed
NorthC is currently assessing the damage at its Almere data center following a fire that broke out on Thursday. Although the fire was brought under control that evening, the company is still working t...
Hostage situation at bank in Germany
A hostage situation is unfolding at a bank in Sinzig, Germany, where multiple perpetrators are reportedly holding several people hostage, including a cash transport employee. Local police have cordone...
Beware of AI companies, expert warns: ‘They are preying on our data to feed their systems’
Former MEP Marietje Schaake warns of the growing influence and data collection practices of AI companies in her new book, The Power Code. She argues that these corporations aggressively seek user data...