Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Dutch educational institutions hit by data breach
Several Dutch educational institutions, including the University of Amsterdam, have been affected by a cyberattack on Instructure, the provider of the Canvas learning software. The universities were n...
Review: On her third album ‘Leve de feeks’, Merol’s feminist message sounds clearer than ever
Three Aalsmeer teenagers missing since yesterday
Three teenagers from Aalsmeer, aged between 13 and 15, have been missing since leaving their school in Uithoorn yesterday afternoon. The police have issued an urgent appeal for information after the g...
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, the founder of the international news network CNN, has died at the age of 87. Turner, who had been suffering from a form of dementia in recent years, passed away according to a report from...
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Ted Turner, the founder of the American cable news network CNN, has passed away at the age of 87. CNN reported the death of its founder, who was a prominent media mogul and philanthropist.
Tata plant still emitting excessive chromium-6 after trial run
Tata Steel has delayed the restart of its casting-rolling plant after trial runs revealed that chromium-6 emissions remain too high. The company is continuing to investigate the cause of the excessive...
Citizens lose case against Solvinity extension
A Dutch judge has ruled that the government may extend its contract with IT service provider Solvinity, dismissing a lawsuit filed by three citizens. The plaintiffs sought to block the extension due t...
Zelensky: Hungary has returned contents of value transports
Hungary has returned seized assets, including $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kilograms of gold, to Ukraine's Oschadbank. The contents and seven bank employees were originally detained in early Marc...
Tribute to Maarten Heijmans: actor wins the Johan Kaart Prize
Actor and singer Maarten Heijmans has been awarded this year's Johan Kaart Prize for his roles in the musical Hadestown and the play Die Dreigroschenoper. The jury praised Heijmans for his exceptional...
Major alert over possible explosive in Weesp: train traffic halted
Emergency services have cordoned off an area in Weesp and halted train traffic following the discovery of a suspected large explosive on Lange Muiderweg. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit is ...
Four French CEOs in quick succession: why Dutch companies choose ‘decisiveness from Paris’
Major Dutch corporations including ABN Amro, AkzoNobel, ASML, and Ahold Delhaize are increasingly appointing French executives to top leadership positions. This trend reflects a growing preference for...
From military vehicles to an obstacle course: this is happening Sunday at the Grote Markt
On Sunday, May 10, Haarlem's Grote Markt will host Veteran's Day celebrations featuring military vehicles and an assault course for children. The event focuses on sharing stories and allows children t...
Jansweg tenants unhappy with faulty heating and lack of hot water: 'We test in the kitchen to see if we have hot water to shower'
Tenants of an apartment complex on Jansweg in Haarlem are expressing dissatisfaction with housing association Pré Wonen over persistent heating and hot water issues. The malfunctioning block he...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess to remain in pre-trial detention
An Oslo court has rejected a request from Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to be released from prison and serve his pretrial detention under house arrest with an an...
How evacuated hantavirus patients are safely transported from Schiphol to the hospital
Two patients infected with the hantavirus are being evacuated from a cruise ship near Cape Verde to Schiphol Airport under strict isolation protocols. They will be transported in specialized vehicles ...
Birds in Rijksmuseum garden trapped in nets meant to keep them away
Guided tour of Old Velsen on Sunday, May 10
A local resident will lead a guided tour through the historic village of Old Velsen on Sunday, May 10th. The tour will focus on the history and architecture of the area's 17th and 18th-century houses.
Petting zoo ’t Molentje celebrates 75th anniversary: ‘All animals living with us are allowed to grow old here’
Kinderboerderij ’t Molentje, the oldest petting zoo in the Netherlands, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this Sunday with various festivities. Located in the Groenendaalse Bos, the farm was offic...