Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hundreds of people at alternative memorial in The Hague
Around 500 people gathered for an alternative Remembrance Day ceremony at the Lange Voorhout in The Hague on Monday evening. The event, initiated by former civil servants and diplomats, was held for t...
The Netherlands observes two minutes of silence for war victims
People across the Netherlands observed two minutes of silence on Monday evening to honor victims of World War II and subsequent conflicts. The national ceremony took place on Dam Square in Amsterdam, ...
Helicopter flights from Gilze-Rijen to proceed on Liberation Day
Air Force helicopter flights to various liberation festivals will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday despite a temporary evacuation of the Gilze-Rijen airbase on Monday. The flights will depart from the ...
Trash on every corner at Herman Hellingplantsoen, residents blame themselves
Residents of the Geuzenveld neighborhood in Amsterdam report significant waste accumulation around the Herman Hellingplantsoen, attributing the problem to local behavior rather than municipal failure....
Passenger finds poison dart frogs in Schiphol Airport toilet: ‘We rarely see this’
Customs officials at Schiphol Airport discovered six tree poison frogs abandoned in a departure hall toilet after a passenger reported a sighting. The animals were likely intended for smuggling abroad...
Russia announces ceasefire for May 8 and 9
Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8 and 9 to commemorate Victory Day. The announcement follows a proposal for a truce made by President Vladimir Putin during a recent phon...
LIVE: Watch the Remembrance Day ceremony on Dam Square and the Remembrance Concert in Haarlem
NH will broadcast the National Remembrance Day ceremony live from Dam Square in Amsterdam tonight at 19:50, followed by a remembrance concert in Haarlem. The event occurs amid reports of vandalism at ...
Vloed promises to flood Zandvoort with three days of dance, theater, music and circus: ‘A cultural discovery tour of the village’s stories’
The new cultural festival Vloed will debut in Zandvoort during the Ascension Day weekend, offering three days of music, dance, theater, and circus performances. The event aims to explore the local his...
From Bevrijdingspop to the Paardenmarkt: experience Liberation Day from your couch with NH
NH is providing comprehensive coverage of Liberation Day celebrations throughout the province, including the major Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem featuring artists like DI-RECT and S10. To prevent...
Ordinary residents tell their stories in ‘Haarlem in Wartime’
The documentary 'Haarlem in Oorlogstijd' premiered on Monday afternoon at the Filmkoepel in Haarlem to a large audience. The film features ordinary local residents sharing their personal stories and e...
When Dr. Rutger forgets his thermometer at Mrs. Van Leeuwen’s, he makes a curious discovery
Doctor Rutger reflects on how patients like Mrs. Van Leeuwen often hide their bad habits or tell white lies to please their physicians. He makes a surprising discovery regarding this behavior after in...
It’s a bit of magic, you bring something to life
Tineke Jonkman and Paula Starreveld of the Poppekus troupe performed their puppet theater at Kasteel Assumburg on Sunday. They distinguish their work as professional puppet theater, emphasizing the cr...
Injuries in UAE after new Iranian attacks
At least three Indian nationals were injured during new Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates. Local authorities confirmed the casualties following the strikes in the Gulf state.
US reports destruction of Iranian boats and shooting down of missiles
The United States military has destroyed six small Iranian boats and successfully intercepted several missiles and drones. Admiral Brad Cooper reported the operations, which targeted Iranian assets du...
Amsterdam football club ensures murdered Jewish players are never forgotten
Amsterdam football club WV-HEDW honors 262 Jewish members murdered during World War II with a prominent memorial plaque at their sports complex. The club's historical committee works to preserve the p...
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving
Britney Spears has pleaded guilty to reckless driving as part of a settlement for a case where she was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The plea deal resolves the legal p...
Halsema calls for attention to women in wartime
During a speech on May 4th, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema honored the significant contributions of women during wartime, describing them as essential figures on the front lines and in the resistance. ...
FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?
FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...
Zandvoort commemorates with poignant play: ‘War unfortunately keeps returning’
Zandvoort marked Remembrance Day with a special theater afternoon at Theater De Krocht, featuring two poignant plays about the impact of war. This event represents the first time the town has used the...
'Between Strawberries and Steel' walk shows how industry changed the Oer-IJ area over a century
Stichting Oer-IJ and Museum Kennemerland are organizing a guided walk on May 17 through the Oer-IJ region. The tour, titled 'Between strawberries and steel,' explores how the landscape transitioned fr...