Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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I'm sick of ads and they turn out to be unreliable too
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses the prevalence of deceptive and annoying online advertisements, noting that many have become increasingly fraudulent. The commentary explores the growing frustrat...
Retired multi-talent: 'I am no more interesting than my brush'
Retired artist Arie Koning, who discovered his talent for drawing and painting at age 35, shares insights into his life and career. He previously served as a member of the Royal Netherlands Marechauss...
Brian Brobbey ready for World Cup: ‘This is a completely different Brobbey. This one plays in the Premier League’
Céline Dion adds ten extra concerts in Paris next year
Céline Dion has announced ten additional concert dates in Paris scheduled for May 2027. The performances will take place between May 8 and May 29, as revealed by the singer on her Instagram account.
Police raid business premises in Hoofddorp, taxi van seized
Police and customs officials conducted a raid on a car company's premises on Jadelaan in Hoofddorp on Monday morning. Officers from the Amsterdam unit participated in the operation, which resulted in ...
Koen Wauters on Joost Klein incident in The Voice: 'Only lasted half an hour'
Koen Wauters has addressed a past disagreement with Joost Klein that occurred during the filming of The Voice van Vlaanderen. Wauters downplayed the conflict, stating that the incident only lasted abo...
Hungary amends constitution to impeach president
The Hungarian government plans to amend the country's constitution to allow for the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Péter Magyar following a meeting w...
Council of State: make fireworks ban rules stricter
The Dutch Council of State has advised the government to tighten regulations regarding the fireworks ban for the upcoming New Year's Eve. The advisory body criticized the cabinet's decision to allow e...
BBC: Iranian attacks on US bases more extensive than claimed
Satellite imagery analyzed by the BBC reveals that Iran has damaged at least twenty U.S. military locations since the start of the conflict. These findings suggest that Iranian counterattacks have bee...
Provincial Executive positive about housing construction in Uitgeest rural area
The provincial executive has expressed support for a housing development plan in the rural areas of Uitgeest, specifically at the Boerenerf and Limmerkoog locations. This decision marks progress for a...
Mr. Pekelaar suffers from blood loss and makes a very unusual request to Dr. Rutger
At a GP post, a patient named Mr. Pekelaar consults Doctor Rutger about an issue involving blood loss. After initial hesitation, the patient eventually reveals the full story and makes an unusual requ...
M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi for millions after being removed from tour
British singer M.I.A. has filed a lawsuit against Kid Cudi for breach of contract after being removed as the opening act for his tour. The singer alleges she was unfairly dropped from several schedule...
'The king is our neighbor' – Eva (41) lives right next to the Royal Palace on Dam Square
Thijsse’s Hof appoints Jan Hoekema as new board chairman
Jan Hoekema has been appointed as the new chairman of Thijsse’s Hof, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. He succeeds Arjen Overbeek, who stepped down after serving seven years in the pos...
Clear thinking beats physical strength, Mart Smeets observes in the middle of the night
Mart Smeets reports on a pivotal NBA game between the former champion Oklahoma and the San Antonio Spurs held in the United States. The match determined which team would advance to the NBA finals, hig...
Yum! Get a free donut in Haarlem on Donut Day
On Friday, June 5, the Salvation Army will celebrate Donut Day by distributing free donuts to the public in Haarlem. This event offers various types of donuts, including those with chocolate and sprin...
Iran stresses importance of Lebanon ceasefire for US deal
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any peace deal with the United States. The spokesperson emphasized during a weekly briefing that...
Stockpiling drives strongest growth in Dutch industry in years
The Dutch industrial production saw its strongest growth in four years last month. This surge was primarily driven by panic buying from customers in response to the conflict in the Middle East.
Watch live: Day two of COVID hearings on Brabant ‘hotspot’
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into COVID-19 policy continues its second day of hearings, focusing on the start of the pandemic in the province of Brabant. Medical microbiologist Jan Kluytmans and De...