Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Temperatures to rise this weekend after unsettled days
After several unsettled days, temperatures in Amsterdam are set to rise this weekend, reaching a peak of 21 degrees with sunshine on Saturday. While Sunday remains warm, rain is expected, and high gra...
New Moerdijk coalition insists on clarity and compensation
Six parties in the new Moerdijk coalition have released their governing agreement, focusing on clarity regarding industrial and energy infrastructure expansion plans. The coalition emphasizes the need...
Prosecutors demand 7 months in prison for father of Jos Leijdekkers for money laundering
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a seven-month prison sentence for Joseph Leijdekkers, the 71-year-old father of fugitive criminal 'Bolle Jos,' for money laundering. The charges follo...
Axios: US believes it is close to draft agreement to end war with Iran
The White House believes it is nearing a draft agreement with Iran to end current hostilities, according to reports from Axios. U.S. officials expect a response from the Iranian government regarding t...
Dinner Club brings strangers together: "Food connects more than anything else"
The Dinner Club is a new initiative in Amsterdam designed to combat loneliness by bringing strangers together for shared meals. Residents and expats can host or join dinners through a dedicated websit...
Class act: Willem receives free remote for his old electric bed
After seventeen years of use, Willem Kunst's electric bed remote control broke, leading to a difficult search for a replacement. He eventually managed to obtain a new wired remote for free, despite th...
Holiday host families wanted in South Holland and North Holland
Stichting Europa Kinderhulp is seeking host families in North and South Holland to provide summer vacations for vulnerable children aged five to twelve. These holidays are scheduled for July and Augus...
Look back: this was Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem
Haarlem celebrated Bevrijdingspop yesterday with a full day of music and festivities to commemorate freedom. The event featured various performances and large crowds, while similar Liberation Day cele...
Three sick people on board Hondius evacuated Wednesday morning
Three sick passengers from the cruise ship Hondius, currently located off the coast of Cape Verde, are scheduled for evacuation on Wednesday morning. The cruise company OceanWide announced the operati...
KLM further postpones flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia
Dutch airline KLM has extended its flight cancellations to Dubai and Saudi Arabia until at least June 28 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The suspension was previously set to end on Jun...
Museum seeks IKEA classics with a story
The Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem is seeking IKEA furniture and household items from 1978 to 2008 to expand its historical collection. They are specifically looking for pieces that come with a...
66 municipal reports on construction, demolition, tree felling, and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 66 permit applications last week regarding construction, demolition, tree felling, and catering. Residents can review these reports to see specific developments p...
Haarlem midwifery practice Luna expands to Santpoort-Noord: 'We are the village practice in the city'
Haarlem-based midwifery practice Luna is expanding with a new location in Santpoort-Noord, scheduled to open on May 9th. The new facility on Broekbergenlaan will provide pregnancy support and host an ...
UN calls for immediate release of flotilla detainees
The United Nations Human Rights Office has called for the immediate and unconditional release of activists arrested from the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza. A spokesperson stated that expressin...
London police set up special team to protect Jews
The London police have established a specialized team of 100 officers, including anti-terrorism specialists, to protect the city's Jewish community. This move comes in response to a series of antisemi...
Jan (74) spotlights Jacob van Campen in new book, known for Royal Palace and Elswout: ‘Architecture is less personally visible, people don’t know the creator’
Sociologist Jan Niessen has released a new book titled "Jacob van Campen, Schilder en architect" to bring attention to the Haarlem-born architect of the Dutch Golden Age. The biography explores Van Ca...
Hondius passenger in Zurich hospital with hantavirus
A passenger from the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is being treated in a Zurich hospital after contracting hantavirus. The Swiss government confirmed the case following an outbreak that occurred on the...
Julius Jaspers shows life after brain hemorrhage in YouTube documentary
Julius Jaspers is releasing a four-part documentary series titled "Back On Track" about his life after suffering a brain hemorrhage. The series will be available on the Hersenstichting (Brain Foundati...
Wildfire risk in several regions adjusted after rainfall
Several safety regions in the Netherlands have lowered the wildfire warning level following recent rainfall. This adjustment indicates a reduced risk of fire in natural areas across various parts of t...
Dutch cruise ship Hondius to dock in Tenerife
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius, which has confirmed cases of hantavirus on board, is scheduled to dock in Tenerife according to the Spanish Ministry of Health. The president of the Canary Islands has e...