Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Justice chief: Trump was likely also shooter's target
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at a media dinner in Washington likely also targeted President Donald Trump. The investigation into the motive for the attack at the White ...
Von der Leyen speaks with Trump after attack on media gala
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contacted Donald Trump to express solidarity following a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington. Writing on social media, she emphasized tha...
Peter van den Oever has been delivering the newspaper in IJmuiden for thirty years. 'I didn't prepare you for this. Otherwise you wouldn't sleep.'
Peter van den Oever was celebrated for his 30-year career as a newspaper deliverer in IJmuiden. After completing his route on Saturday morning, the 45-year-old was surprised by his depot manager to ma...
Ajax women drop points against Feyenoord in ArenA: 0-0
The Ajax women's football team played to a 0-0 draw against Feyenoord in front of nearly 10,000 spectators at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. This result causes Ajax to lose ground in the Eredivisie title ra...
Russia thanks North Korea for 'liberation of Kursk'
Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for sending troops to assist in the "liberation" of the Kursk region. During a visit to North Korea, Volodin state...
Republic loses case over inflatable dinosaur, takes mascot anyway
The anti-monarchist group Republiek lost a court case against the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân regarding its protest plans for King's Day. A judge ruled that the group is prohibited from placing...
Dedicated senator involved until the end: voted for asylum laws on Tuesday
CDA Senator Greet Prins has passed away at the age of 72 after suffering from the muscle disease ALS. Despite her illness, she remained dedicated to her work in the Dutch Senate and participated in le...
Waarderbrug temporarily closed to car and bicycle traffic
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem is temporarily closed to all road traffic, including pedestrians and cyclists, due to a technical defect that requires a replacement part. While the bridge remains open for ...
Lessons for the new board: how can youth care be improved?
As Amsterdam prepares for a new city administration, youth care advocate Jason Bhugwandass and professional Iris Vos are calling for a shift towards quality-driven care and increased support for small...
Queen Camilla takes missing Winnie the Pooh toy Roo to New York
Queen Camilla will deliver a replacement for the missing Roo stuffed animal to a New York library during her upcoming state visit. The library houses the original plush toys that inspired the Winnie t...
Skydiver dies in Rhoon, police suspect accident
A parachutist died on Sunday morning after being discovered at the Essendijk in the village of Rhoon, South Holland. Local police are investigating the incident and currently suspect the death was the...
'Dutch people don't want to downsize, but they must.' Aging far from the only pain point in the housing market, according to economist
Economist Joep Steegmans of Leiden University warns that home ownership is increasingly becoming a privilege for the wealthy due to demographic trends and a persistent housing shortage. He notes that ...
Netflix working on High Tides movie after three seasons
Netflix is developing a sequel film for the Flemish series Knokke Off following its three-season run. Lead actress Pommelien Thijs announced the news during a concert in Antwerp.
'Will talking about it make the violence worse?' Mosque opens doors for discussion on domestic violence and femicide
The Turkish HDV Selimiye Mosque in Haarlem has opened discussions regarding domestic violence and femicide to support women within the community. Senay Copur, the new chairperson of the mosque's women...
Olympia Haarlem looking forward to August: 'We were the only ones to place a bid'
Olympia Haarlem currently holds second place in the Dutch top-tier softball league following recent matches against local rivals Onze Gezellen. The club is also preparing for major events in August af...
Magyar to Brussels for talks on frozen EU funds
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is scheduled to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss the release of frozen EU subsidies. While Magyar seeks the funds ...
Suspect arrested for shooting at house in Frederik Hendrikbuurt
Police arrested a suspect following reports of a shooting at a residence on Van Houweningenstraat in Amsterdam-West on Sunday evening. Although investigators found a possible bullet hole in a window, ...
Jetten calls shooting 'shocking event'
Dutch Premier Rob Jetten described a shooting at the Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington as a "shocking event." President Donald Trump and members of his administration were unharmed in the inciden...
