Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Coach house at Assumburg Castle enhanced with glass windows and doors: ‘It has become a museum-like space’
The historic Koetshuijs at Slot Assumburg in Heemskerk has been renovated with new glass installations within its original arches, enhancing the visitor experience at the castle gardens. While modern ...
Dropped Sef: be silent on May 4, but speak out afterwards
Rapper Sef called on the Dutch public to observe silence on May 4th for war victims while urging them to speak out against international conflicts throughout the rest of the year. The appeal follows h...
French minister wants tougher action against illegal parties
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has pledged to take stricter action against illegal parties following an unauthorized rave in Southern France. The event, which began on Friday, attracted tens o...
44,000 Dutch Teslas get self-driving feature. Are drivers ready?
Approximately 44,000 Teslas in the Netherlands are receiving a self-driving software update that allows vehicles to navigate autonomously for owners who opt for the feature. Although the technology is...
Assumburg Castle’s turret is the cream of the crop. ‘The step toward becoming a hotel is one step closer’
Stayokay Heemskerk recently held an open house at Slot Assumburg to showcase the results of recent renovations and the castle's historical decor. The event marks a significant step toward the venue's ...
Al Jazeera: Iranian peace proposal includes US non-aggression promise
Al Jazeera reports that Iran has submitted a three-phase peace proposal to the United States via Pakistan. The plan aims to transition a ceasefire into a permanent end to the conflict within thirty da...
GGD Amsterdam sees more suspected strangulations in five months than in a typical year
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn delivers Arondéus Lecture on freedom: 'Resistance hero Willem Arondéus would be a queer activist today'
Cartoonist Jip van den Toorn will deliver the annual Arondéuslezing on the theme of freedom, focusing on the legacy of resistance hero Willem Arondéus. She suggests that Arondéus would likely be a ...
50 but looking 40: everyone wants it, and these tips will help you get there
Specialists explain the difference between chronological and biological age, detailing why some individuals appear physically younger or older than their actual age. The article provides insights into...
Rain doesn't stop visitors from visiting Fort Veldhuis. 'They even made something edible out of potato peels'
Despite rainy weather on Sunday, many visitors attended a military and oldtimer event at Fort Veldhuis in the Netherlands. The event featured operational vintage equipment and showcased historical sur...
Police officer injured during vandalism in IJsselstein
Police officers were targeted with fireworks during disturbances in IJsselstein on Saturday night. One officer sustained injuries after a firework exploded near his head, though he did not require hos...
IAEA requests access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lab after drone attack
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has requested access to a laboratory at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine following a drone attack on Sunday. The facility is currently unde...
So much bare skin, so much red: A shock on the beach for National Skin Fund director Marijne Landman
Marijne Landman, director of the Haarlem-based National Skin Fund, expressed concern after observing numerous sunburned visitors on beaches during the first sunny days of May. She warned that skin dam...
Driver arrested after collision at intersection in Uitgeest
Two cars collided at the intersection of Populierenlaan and Geesterweg in Uitgeest on Sunday afternoon. One of the drivers involved was arrested following the accident.
NSB youth occupied Zandvoort mayor's home 85 years ago. The attack was fierce, chaotic and targeted
In 1941, members of the Jeugdstormers, the youth organization of the Dutch Nazi party (NSB), violently occupied the home of the mayor in Zandvoort. The assault highlighted the town's status as an NSB ...
Willibrord Frequin boldly asked an indignant Prince Bernhard about the Lockheed allegations
Traditions, rules and customs: what to keep in mind when flying the flag on May 4 and 5
On May 4 and 5, the Netherlands observes traditions for flying the national flag to commemorate victims of World War II and celebrate freedom. Although there are no formal laws, the article explains t...
Ruud sketches Vondelkerk renovation with charcoal: A Batman-like building
Artist Ruud Spil is documenting the three-year renovation of the Vondelkerk in Amsterdam using charcoal and oil paint following a devastating fire on New Year's Eve. In collaboration with Stadsherstel...
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Mayor of Loosdrecht: support cannot be separated from The Hague
Acting Mayor Mark Verheijen of Wijdemeren stated on the TV program Buitenhof that the declining public support for asylum seeker reception is directly linked to the national government's policies. He ...