Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
VUmc to cease to exist as a hospital; all care tasks eventually transferred to AMC
RIVM warns of smog in central and southern Netherlands
The RIVM has issued a warning for poor air quality due to smog in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands on Wednesday and Thursday. Affected areas include parts of Flevoland, Utrecht, and...
Dutch official joins EU-Taliban talks
A Dutch official is participating in technical-level talks between the European Commission and the Taliban in Brussels. The discussions focus on the repatriation of rejected Afghan asylum seekers foll...
No night trains around Amsterdam Central this weekend
This coming weekend, no trains will run to or from Amsterdam Central Station during the nights of Saturday to Monday due to maintenance work by ProRail. Additionally, fewer trains will operate on seve...
Trump: Iran did agree to nuclear program inspections
Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to inspections of its nuclear program, echoing earlier statements by Vice President JD Vance. However, Iranian officials have denied tha...
Media relish World Cup row as players face tension at the breakfast table
The Dutch national football team maintains a positive atmosphere following a significant victory over Sweden at the World Cup. In contrast, other major footballing nations like Portugal are currently ...
Ruud repaints restored Dance Bench in original colors: 'Passersby are happy it’s back'
The 'Dansbank' art bench has been returned to its location along De Baandert after being restored following an act of vandalism. Ruud van Zon of the Bankjesparade foundation is currently repainting th...
Heat in Haarlem
The city of Haarlem has introduced measures to help residents cope with high temperatures, such as providing free water refill stations and sunscreen dispensers. Official swimming locations like Molen...
Romeo Beckham makes acting debut in French film Forty Love
Romeo Beckham, the son of David and Victoria Beckham, is set to make his professional acting debut in the French film 'Forty Love'. According to Variety, this marks the first major screen role for the...
Amstelveenseweg station closed early Saturday due to crowds after Lil' Kleine concert
The Amstelveenseweg metro station in Amsterdam will close early this Saturday to manage crowds following a Lil' Kleine concert at the Olympic Stadium. To ensure safety, GVB has announced that metro li...
Revival of award-winning dance performance Co(te)lette is a benchmark in the fight for equality
Significant damage in rear-end collision on N205 near Vijfhuizen
A van and a company vehicle were involved in a rear-end collision on the N205 near Vijfhuizen on Tuesday morning. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage, and ambulance personnel were on-site...
From neighbors to brewers: Sebastiaan and Sem build Biertje Buur together
Childhood friends Sebastiaan Dooyeweerd and Sem Nooij from Beverwijk have turned a failed home-brewing experiment into their own craft beer brand, Biertje Buur. The duo continues to develop their loca...
Canadian interest in Stolpersteine unveiling in Driehuis; relatives of Velsen victims attend
Next Monday, descendants of the Vleeschhouwer-Doof family will travel from Canada to attend the unveiling of four Stolpersteine in Driehuis. The commemorative stones at Vondellaan 53 honor family memb...
Major impact from sexual abuse case at Zoetermeer school
Oskar van der V. stood trial on Tuesday for sexual misconduct and secretly filming children at a school in Zoetermeer. During the proceedings, parents of ten victims exercised their right to speak, de...
UN experts: attacks on children in Gaza point to genocide
A committee of UN experts states that Israel has intentionally targeted children in Gaza, committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Their latest report identifies these attacks on ...
Psychological evaluation for man who planned to kill asylum seekers at Amsterdam center
Prosecution: Man wanted to murder asylum seekers at Amsterdam shelter
A 42-year-old man from Vught is suspected of attempted murder after allegedly planning to kill asylum seekers at a shelter in Amsterdam in early April. During a preliminary court hearing, prosecutors ...
ANWB deploys maximum roadside assistance until Sunday
The Dutch roadside assistance organization ANWB is deploying its maximum number of patrols through Sunday to handle increased demand during the predicted heatwave. The extra staffing is a proactive me...
Unwanted pregnancy and paternity suits in the 18th century: '15 to 25 percent of brides were pregnant'
This article examines 18th-century paternity disputes and unwanted pregnancies, highlighting a 1750 case in Haarlem involving a woman living near the Turfmarkt. Research indicates that during this era...