Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Emma Wortelboer to help men on Texel find love in new show
Emma Wortelboer will host a new television program titled "Daten in het Dorp: op Texel." In the show, she assists four men on the island of Texel in their search for a romantic partner.
Flotilla activist in Israeli prison starts thirst strike after hunger strike
Spanish Flotilla activist Saif Abukeshek, who is currently held in an Israeli prison, has escalated his protest to a dry hunger strike by refusing both food and water. His activist group warns that th...
Cruise ship evacuation flight makes stopover on Gran Canaria
An evacuation flight carrying passengers from the cruise ship Hondius diverted to Gran Canaria for unknown reasons. Tracking data confirmed the unexpected landing of one of the two planes involved in ...
Friends of the Earth director's move to Tata is a fruitful risk for both parties
The director of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie is transitioning to a role at Tata Steel, a move characterized as a significant risk for both entities. This career change has drawn...
Bevrijdingspop organizers look back on busy and successful edition
The 46th edition of the Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem drew 125,000 visitors and was praised by organizers as a successful event with no major incidents. Enhanced safety measures and crowd control...
AEX index hits record closing high following hopeful reports on end to Middle East war
The AEX-index in Amsterdam reached its highest closing level ever on Wednesday, finishing 1.7 percent higher at 1031.44 points. This record surge was fueled by falling oil prices and optimistic report...
Does Donald Pols stand a chance at Tata Steel? ‘Campaigning alone is not enough’
Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, is joining Tata Steel, the largest CO2 emitter in the Netherlands, to help lead the company's environmental transition. The move has sparked debate ...
Maickel Ferrier's career would have been different without racism: ’They hung a black doll from a gallows’
Former professional footballer Maickel Ferrier reflects on his career and the significant impact racism had on his journey through various clubs, including Haarlem. The article explores his transition...
Patient taken off KLM flight later dies of hantavirus
A Dutch woman died from the hantavirus on April 26, one day after being removed from a KLM flight in Johannesburg due to her poor health. KLM crew members decided not to allow the passenger to travel ...
Thousands of Dutch students and teachers affected by ShinyHunters hack
The hacker group ShinyHunters has compromised the data of over 40 Dutch educational institutions, affecting thousands of students, teachers, and staff. The breach occurred through the education platfo...
Third edition of Heemskerk Festival saved: Organizers receive support from Tata Steel and Bankjesparade among others
The third edition of the Heemskerk Festival will proceed as planned after securing support from sponsors like Tata Steel and Bankjesparade. Despite facing financial uncertainty due to the loss of majo...
EOD: Found bomb is 500-pounder from WWII, to be removed quickly
A 500-pound World War II aircraft bomb was discovered during excavation work on Lange Muiderweg in Weesp on Wednesday afternoon. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) cordoned off the area to ...
Sumit's favorites: ‘Our city has great thrift stores, but this is my favorite’
Sumit van Lenthe, who has lived in Amsterdam for twelve years, shares his favorite local spots across the city. His recommendations include preferred dining locations and specific thrift stores for tr...
New foundation ensures evening four-day walk returns to Heemskerk in 2026
A new foundation has been established to ensure the continuation of the four-day evening walk in Heemskerk starting in 2026. This follows the dissolution of the previous organization that managed the ...
Tent tops tower over Dorpsweide: Five-day May Festival kicks off in one week
The Meifestival in Wijk aan Zee is set to begin on Wednesday, May 13th, with festival tents already being erected at the Dorpsweide. This five-day event is recognized as the largest festival in the co...
Battle over new Alzheimer's drug flares up: patient group urges reimbursement
Alzheimer Nederland is urging Health Minister Hermans to approve reimbursement for a new medication targeting early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The patient association estimates that approximately 10,0...
Review: For his third solo album ‘Jongen van de zon’, Willem sought inspiration on Curaçao, his father’s island
Prosecutors seek 3 years in prison and €100,000 fine for corrupt Amsterdam court employee Sana C.
Cabinet keeps DigiD contract with Solvinity for the coming years
The Dutch government has officially extended its DigiD contract with service provider Solvinity until 2028. State Secretary Eric van der Burg signed the agreement despite opposition from parliament me...
Ryanair boss calls for morning alcohol ban at airports
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is calling for a ban on early morning alcohol sales at airport bars to reduce the number of intoxicated passengers on flights. He questioned the necessity of serving beer a...