Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
King’s Day measures 'effective', Halsema wants to further tighten rules in Amsterdam next year
Mayor Femke Halsema has declared the new measures implemented during King's Day in Amsterdam effective at reducing public nuisance. Following a positive evaluation, the mayor plans to further tighten ...
Mayor Halsema: King's Day measures were effective, to be tightened further in 2027
Jetten fails to meet high expectations at Keti Koti, yet a sense of hope remained
Videoland acquires Viaplay for 142 million euros, gaining Formula 1, darts, and English football
Videoland acquires Viaplay's Dutch operations and will broadcast sports
Streaming service Videoland has announced the acquisition of Viaplay's Dutch division. Once the deal is finalized, Viaplay's sports broadcasts will be made available on the Videoland platform.
Appointed at the recommendation of Louis van Gaal, Marijn Beuker increasingly lost support within Ajax
Marijn Beuker is departing from his position at Ajax, where he was originally tasked with improving the club's data and structure. His tenure ended due to a significant loss of internal support from c...
Grapperhaus wipes away tears, Van Dissel does something rare: this was day 15 of the corona hearings
Former Justice Minister Ferd Grapperhaus testified during the ongoing parliamentary corona hearings, stating that he would still support the implementation of a curfew despite his earlier reservations...
This is how the Bigi Spikri marched through the city: "This day means a lot to me"
Thousands of people participated in the annual Bigi Spikri parade from the Stopera to Oosterpark in Amsterdam to celebrate Keti Koti. The traditional procession marks the end of slavery and precedes t...
Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover suffering from dementia
Actor Danny Glover revealed in an interview with the program Today that he was diagnosed with a form of dementia in 2022. The 79-year-old Lethal Weapon star decided to share his health struggle public...
Vaccinations: 7 percent of all babies in Haarlem never vaccinated
Data from the RIVM reveals that 7 percent of infants in Haarlem have not received any vaccinations from the national program. This figure marks the second consecutive year of an increase in the number...
40-month sentence demanded for Querenshyo T. for manufacturing explosives for attacks on Pizzabakkers
Catherine Keyl remains a regular guest on Harry Mens' Business Class
Presenter Catherine Keyl will return as a regular guest on Harry Mens' RTL 7 program Business Class after the summer. She had previously considered leaving the show following an argument with Mens.
Public Prosecution Service demands 40-month prison sentence for explosion at De Pizzabakkers Amsterdam
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 40-month prison sentence for a 25-year-old man involved in a series of explosions at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. Prosecutors cited DNA evid...
Rules for King's Day in Amsterdam may be tightened further
The city of Amsterdam is considering stricter regulations for future King's Day celebrations following successful crowd management measures last year. Mayor Femke Halsema intends to further control th...
Shipbuilder Damen unhappy with German withdrawal: 'Part was already finished'
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has expressed dissatisfaction following the German government's decision to cancel a contract for six frigates. The company stated that significant progress had already been ma...
Experts want clearer health agreements regarding state aid for Tata Steel
Experts are urging the Dutch government to establish clear health targets before providing billions in state aid to Tata Steel. They argue that the current agreements lack guarantees that the financia...
Halsema at slavery commemoration: Deeply rooted racist views in parts of society
During the National Commemoration of the Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark, Mayor Femke Halsema and Acting Prime Minister Jetten addressed the persistent issues of structural racism and discrimin...
De Kleine Komedie launches Geinlijn: jokes from the couch, on the train or on the terrace
Director of National Slavery Museum: ‘We must persuade Jetten to grant that day off next year’
Severe thunderstorm? Be glad you didn't experience the summer storm of 1674
While modern thunderstorms can be intense, they do not compare to the severe summer storm that struck the Netherlands in 1674. This historical weather event serves as a point of reference for the seve...