Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Strand van Oranje festival in IJmuiden cancelled; may return next year
The Strand van Oranje festival scheduled for September 5 in IJmuiden has been cancelled by organizer UDC. The decision to skip a year follows flooding issues on the beach encountered during the previo...
A climbing wall on the Dorpsweide? Vera (26) and Emma (34) are transforming Wijk aan Zee into a Sports Village
Vera Siersema and Emma Fabri are organizing the Sportdorp event on May 17 at the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee. The event features a wide range of activities, including a climbing wall and wheelchair dan...
Mystery of the missing time solved, but return of Wijk aan Zee clock remains uncertain
The mystery of the missing clock hands at the Sterhalte in Wijk aan Zee has been resolved after a local council member noticed their absence. However, it remains uncertain whether the clock will be fu...
Police: Violence against officers became more frequent and severe last year
The Dutch police reported an increase in violence against officers last year, with 12,896 recorded incidents. Additionally, authorities noted that the nature of the violence used against police person...
Execution in Texas despite support from rappers
James Broadnax, 37, was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas, for the 2008 robbery and murder of two men. The execution was carried out despite support from public figures who advocated f...
The Black Keys sound like their early days on cover album Peaches!
Kacey Musgraves is clearly on her way to the top of country-pop with her seventh album
Almost 50 years ago, the luxury Hotel Polen on the Rokin burned down completely, resulting in many deaths
Dive into history during the Open Jewish Houses – Houses of Resistance program
Defne (28) relies on her microcar but must take an 'absurdly long detour' after being banned from the ferry
US warns allies over support for Gaza flotilla
The United States has expressed support for Israel following the interception of an aid flotilla destined for Gaza. Washington issued a warning to its allies, labeling the mission a meaningless politi...
ING: house prices will not rise further this year due to higher supply
ING predicts that Dutch house prices will remain stable for the rest of the year due to an increase in available housing supply. While the national average is expected to flatten, economists suggest t...
Oil price pain came quickly after war began, energy bill impact yet to come
Research from ABN AMRO indicates that Dutch households are currently feeling the economic impact of the Middle East conflict primarily through increased fuel prices. While energy bills have not yet ri...
Germany and France provide aid for wildfires
France and Germany are sending two specialized fire platoons to the Netherlands to assist in combating wildfires. The aid package includes eight wildfire-fighting vehicles, a helicopter equipped with ...
Newspaper: Possible Epstein suicide note kept secret for years
A possible suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein has reportedly been held in a New York court for nearly seven years, hidden from investigators. The New York Times reported the discovery and has petitione...
No incidents reported in Gorinchem re-elections
No irregularities were reported across 24 polling stations during the re-elections held in Gorinchem on Wednesday. Officials noted a slight increase in proxy votes, which may have been caused by the M...
Hegseth: 60-day rule for end of war not during ceasefire
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate that the 60-day legal limit for continuing military hostilities without Congressional approval should not include periods of ceasefire. This interpr...
Fifteen dead in Lebanon after Israeli attacks on Thursday
Israeli attacks on the Lebanese village of Zebdine killed six people on Thursday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The total death toll from Israeli fire throughout the country for the da...
Spotify to distinguish real musicians from AI artists with green checkmark
Spotify has announced a new verification system that uses a green checkmark to help users distinguish real musicians from AI-generated content. This initiative aims to provide transparency on the stre...
Natuurmonumenten ‘seriously concerned’ about nature after fires
Natuurmonumenten lobbyist Nelleke Hijmans expressed serious concerns about the impact of recent major fires on nature during an appearance on the talk show Eva. The organization is worried about the e...