Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Clyde S. (52) placed toxic mothballs in children's corner of OBA De Hallen to 'ward off evil spirits'
A look inside Vishandel Tel in IJmuiden: ‘Certain fish species you should just stay away from’
The article provides a look inside Vishandel Tel, a clean and fresh fishmonger located in the harbor of IJmuiden. It contrasts the shop's interior with the gloomy appearance of the surrounding port ar...
No, it’s not that nobody wants to row with Roos de Jong anymore; Haarlem athlete switches to skiff before focus returns to home World Championships
Haarlem-based rower Roos de Jong will compete in the skiff category at the upcoming World Cup in Seville before returning to the double sculls. Her main objective for the season is the World Champions...
Large fire service response to dune fire between Noordwijk and De Zilk
Numerous fire department vehicles were dispatched on Thursday afternoon to combat a dune fire burning between Noordwijk and De Zilk. Emergency services are currently working to contain the blaze in th...
ECB leaves interest rates unchanged despite higher inflation from Middle East war
The European Central Bank decided on Thursday to leave interest rates in the eurozone unchanged despite rising inflation caused by conflict in the Middle East. Policymakers in Frankfurt determined tha...
Italy calls for release of Italian flotilla passengers
Italy has formally requested the immediate release of its citizens who were detained by the Israeli navy while traveling with the Global Summud Flotilla aid fleet toward Gaza. The fleet was intercepte...
Brussels must investigate Chinese acquisition of MediaMarkt and Saturn
The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to investigate the potential acquisition of Ceconomy AG, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn, by the Chinese firm JD.com. The move...
Scaled-back Red Square parade bolsters Ukraine allies
Ukraine's allies view Russia's decision to scale back its annual military parade on Red Square as evidence that Moscow is not winning the conflict. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Latvia's for...
Murder suspect Lisa held longer for observation at Pieter Baan Center
Chris Jude, the 22-year-old suspect in the killing of 17-year-old Lisa, will remain at the Pieter Baan Centrum for an extended period of psychiatric observation. This decision was announced during a p...
London suspect was known to terrorism prevention program
The suspect involved in a stabbing in London's Golders Green was previously known to a government-led anti-terrorism prevention program. This initiative is designed to intervene and prevent individual...
Fewer than 2,000 asylum seekers in Ter Apel for first time in weeks
The number of asylum seekers at the Ter Apel registration center has dropped below 2,000 for the first time in weeks. This decrease follows the opening of multiple temporary reception centers designed...
Mystery surrounding new Rolling Stones album: fans see hints of July 10 release everywhere
Subsidy for small cultural institutions
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments i...
World of Dinos at former Casino Zandvoort for next two years. ‘Learn what life was like more than two hundred million years ago’
The 'World of Dinos' interactive exhibition has opened in the former Casino in Zandvoort, where it will remain for the next two years. The educational display features detailed, life-size models of pr...
Khamenei: US plans thwarted, new chapter begins
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the United States has been defeated and that the Persian Gulf is entering a new phase under Iranian leadership. The message was broadcast on Irani...
Fire caused by AC unit on roof terrace: ‘It’ll probably take a while before the smell is gone’
A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon on the Achterstraat in Alkmaar, caused by an air conditioning unit on a roof terrace. While the fire has been extinguished, residents anticipate that the smell o...
US 'Hormuz coalition' could welcome Lithuania
Lithuania is considering joining a United States-led maritime security coalition to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Baltic nation is already a participant in a separate European-led miss...
Russia says it will not withdraw from Mali
Russia has confirmed it will maintain its military presence in Mali to support the ruling junta against separatist groups. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia remains committed to co...
Stephen Fry demands £100,000 in damages after falling off stage at conference
Stephen Fry is seeking £100,000 in damages from the organizers of the CogX tech conference following a fall from the stage in 2023. The accident resulted in the actor and writer suffering several ser...
Michael Jackson film producer confirms sequel is in the works
Adam Fogelson, a producer of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, has confirmed that a sequel is already in development. Speaking on a podcast, Fogelson stated that there is still much more of the 'Ki...