Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
France records hottest day since records began
On Tuesday, France recorded its warmest day since 1947, with an average temperature reaching 29.8 degrees Celsius. According to the national weather service Météo France, this record was determined ...
Dutch prosecutors demand life sentence for Rwanda genocide suspect
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 66-year-old Eugène N. for his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. N. is accused of participating in the massacre of...
Hundreds of UK schools closed due to heatwave
At least 300 schools in the United Kingdom were closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to an ongoing heatwave. According to the BBC, the actual number of closures is likely higher as many schools do not...
Denmark joins Hormuz coalition
Denmark has officially joined the maritime security coalition in the Strait of Hormuz established by France and the United Kingdom. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus announced that the Danish contribution ...
De Jonge hopes lessons will be learned from COVID crisis response
Former Dutch Health Minister Hugo de Jonge is scheduled to testify before the parliamentary inquiry committee on July 10 and September 3 regarding the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. D...
Heatwave: Haarlem residents have relatively green and cool gardens
Haarlem residents have gardens with more greenery and plants compared to similar municipalities, helping to lower temperatures during heatwaves. Grassy areas can feel four degrees cooler than paved su...
Train travel takes center stage at Velsen library
The Velsen Library in IJmuiden is hosting a series of events focused on train travel throughout the month of July. Every Monday afternoon, visitors can participate in sessions where different train ro...
Parents of Angela de Beer, murdered in Spaarnwoude, tired of waiting as appeal drags on
The parents of 35-year-old Angela de Beer, who was murdered in the Spaarnwoude nature reserve in 2022, are expressing frustration over the lengthy appeal process for suspect Cetin K. According to the ...
Ajax to face two Greek top clubs plus German and English opponents
Ajax has scheduled several friendly matches for next month against international opponents, including Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The team will also face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca and sec...
Two victims of Vogelwaarde accident still in hospital
Two children remain hospitalized following a collision near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, earlier this month, while a third child was discharged last week. The update was provided by Namens de Familie, an org...
Alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond (Finance) presents €6.9 million bill for Afis just before debate
Energy prices peak due to blasting AC units: dynamic rate hits 1.10 euros per kWh
High temperatures across Europe have driven up electricity demand for air conditioning, causing dynamic power prices to spike significantly. On Wednesday evening, the price is expected to reach 1.10 e...
De Tatta's gets spin-off about son Daan
The Dutch film series De Tatta's is launching a spin-off titled De Tatta's: Daan, which is scheduled for release on October 8. Sem van der Horst will return to play the lead role of Daan in the upcomi...
A pedestrian boulevard on Damrak without cars? Readers react: ‘This will become a tourist carnival’
Broke. And the month isn't over yet. What now? Get free money!
A new report from Nibud highlights that an increasing number of Dutch households are facing financial difficulties. The institute is calling for political action on affordable housing and healthcare w...
A women's quota only polishes the statistics here
The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is implementing a women's quota to increase the percentage of female students in its Aerospace Engineering faculty from 17% to 30%. While critics argue su...
Counterweight to Michael Jackson promo film: This documentary addresses the abuse
Sheltering from the heat is possible everywhere
The article advises people not to struggle against the heat but to appreciate the many 'oases' available throughout the country. It highlights that there are numerous locations in the Netherlands wher...
Hardenberg imposes new fine as asylum center remains open
The municipality of Hardenberg has increased the daily fine for the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to 64,000 euros because an asylum center remains open against orders. The p...
Heatwave threatens European wheat harvest
Persistent heat and drought across Europe are threatening wheat harvests, causing concerns among traders in the grain market. On Monday, wheat prices reached their highest level in three weeks due to ...