Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Day two of COVID hearings: Mayor calls curfew a 'struggle'
During the second day of corona hearings, witnesses described the initial chaos of the pandemic in the Brabant region and the strain on hospitals. The Dutch cabinet eventually implemented regional mea...
Ten design teams advance to next phase of National Slavery Museum
An independent jury has selected ten design teams to proceed to the next phase of the international architectural competition for the National Slavery Museum. This marks a key step forward in the deve...
Netanyahu orders strikes on southern Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to carry out attacks on southern Beirut. The targeted area is a primary stronghold for the Hezbollah movement.
Police raid home in Beverwijk, seize vehicles
Police conducted a raid on a house in Beverwijk early Monday morning, deploying officers in bulletproof vests and seizing several vehicles. The operation took place on Peelstraat around 6:00 AM, thoug...
Pimped cars thrill men: 'This hall is full of the Messis of the car world'
The Expo center in Vijfhuizen is hosting an exhibition featuring a wide variety of unique, modified cars described as 'works of art on wheels.' Enthusiasts and families are visiting to admire and phot...
Hospitality businesses and retailers see revenue rise in first quarter
The Dutch hospitality sector experienced a 2.2 percent turnover increase in the first quarter, marking its twentieth consecutive quarter of growth. Additionally, retail turnover in April saw an increa...
Thousands of travelers hit by Transavia cancellations: 'Receive maximum 400 euros compensation'
Transavia cancelled numerous flights last week due to operational issues and aircraft unavailability, affecting thousands of travelers. Impacted passengers are eligible for a maximum compensation of 4...
KLM receives €1 billion from Schiphol for real estate: path cleared for new terminal
KLM and Schiphol have finalized a deal worth nearly 1 billion euros for the airline's real estate, including the demolition of an old cargo building. This agreement clears the way for the construction...
France intercepts another ship from Russia
The French navy intercepted a Russian tanker under international sanctions in the Atlantic Ocean's international waters. President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Kingdom assisted in the operat...
All beds in TBS clinics occupied despite lower intake
Despite a decline in new patient intake from 164 to 118 last year, all beds in Dutch TBS clinics remain fully occupied. According to the latest annual report from TBS Nederland, the system continues t...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (June 1 - June 8)
Several roadworks and partial closures are scheduled in Haarlem from June 1 to June 8. Affected areas include the Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest, impacting traffic in the city center and surroundin...
Keti Koti month starts today: here's what's happening
Keti Koti month begins today in Amsterdam with a series of cultural events, lectures, and commemorative activities leading up to the official holiday on July 1st. The program includes a memorial walk,...
HBO confirms hit series Euphoria to end after three seasons
HBO has confirmed that the hit series Euphoria will conclude after its third season. This announcement follows months of speculation about the show's future, as reported by Variety.
Car largely destroyed by fire in Heemstede
A car was severely damaged by a fire on the W. Denijslaan in Heemstede during the early hours of Monday morning. The incident occurred around 2:45 AM, resulting in the vehicle being largely destroyed.
Explosion at home in Hoofddorp, front door damaged
An explosion occurred at a residence on Graan voor Visch in Hoofddorp on Sunday evening around 11:00 PM. The blast caused damage to the home's front door, but no injuries were reported.
