Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Concerns and many questions: Heemskerk and Uitgeest hold meetings on arrival of asylum center: 'I see your nose growing'
Residents of Heemskerk and Uitgeest voiced significant concerns and questions during three public meetings regarding a proposed asylum seekers' center on the border of the two municipalities. Major po...
Erdogan promises stricter gun laws after shootings
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey will tighten firearm legislation following two recent school shootings. The new measures include stricter limits on gun ownership and increased pen...
Part of North without power after loud bang
A power outage hit several streets in Amsterdam-Noord, including Havikslaan, after a loud bang caused by a snapped underground electrical cable. Emergency services cordoned off the area while grid ope...
Rat poison put in baby food in attempt to extort German manufacturer
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jars was intentionally added as part of an extortion attempt against the German manufacturer. The Austrian police issued a public warning regarding the contaminated ...
Celebrate peace through song at the Grote or St. Bavo Church on May 9 with Popup Choir
On Saturday evening, May 9, a Popup Choir event will be held in the Grote or St.-Bavokerk to celebrate peace through communal singing. The event invites the public to join together for a shared musica...
Government insists no one is profiting from sky-high fuel prices
The Dutch cabinet maintains that neither oil companies nor the national treasury are profiting from high fuel prices. Consequently, the government has decided against implementing measures to skim off...
Singer d4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old girl
American singer d4vd has been charged with first-degree murder by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office. He is suspected of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
'The Eden Cinema' is an orange-yellow hell where lives fail to bloom
Closure of Johan Wagenaarlaan in Heemstede causes chaos. ‘Accidents are bound to happen here, aren’t they?’
The closure of the Johan Wagenaarlaan in Heemstede caused immediate traffic chaos and safety concerns in the surrounding Schildersbuurt on Monday. Drivers were observed performing illegal maneuvers an...
Number of women's toilets at events 'has reached its limit'
Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst stated that the city has reached its spatial capacity for temporary toilets during major events like King's Day and Pride. While the number of mobile units wil...
Russian protest artist Pavel Krisevich (25) denied entry to the Netherlands
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied a temporary visa to Russian protest artist and former political prisoner Pavel Krisevich. Consequently, his scheduled performance at the De Balie debat...
Three suspects released after stabbing in troubled Noardburgum
Three out of eight suspects arrested following a stabbing in the Friesland village of Noardburgum have been released from custody. The released individuals, originating from Westerwolde, Franeker, and...
Markuszower Group starts new party, Verdonk joins
Members of the Markuszower Group, consisting of former PVV members of parliament, have launched a new political party called De Nederlandse Alliantie (DNA). Former minister Rita Verdonk has joined the...
Anniversary bridge club BC Het Hart van Santpoort celebrates in style with Las Vegas party. ‘Everyone was watching closely as he opened his box of tricks’
Bridge club BC Het Hart van Santpoort celebrated its 35th anniversary on Saturday with a Las Vegas-themed party for its members. The event featured a variety of entertainment, including a magic show, ...
Markuszower Group starts new party, Rita Verdonk joins
Members of the Markuszower Group, consisting of former PVV MPs, have launched a new political party called De Nederlandse Alliantie (DNA). Former politician Rita Verdonk has joined the group for this ...
‘This yogurt poses a risk’: what you should and shouldn't eat for healthy, white teeth
Dietitian Sanne Mouha and dentist Vincent Koningsveld discuss which foods can damage or protect dental health and the whiteness of teeth. They highlight that even unexpected items like certain yogurts...
After King's Day 'extreme disruption' around A10 South and at South station
Major traffic and train disruptions are expected around Amsterdam's A10 South and Station Zuid following King's Day due to construction on the Zuidasdok project. Commuters face significant lane closur...
Parking, trees and housing groups: Haarlem citizens present wish list to PRO, D66 and CDA. ‘Work to be done’
Citizens in Haarlem presented a wide range of requests and concerns regarding urban planning and housing to the incoming coalition parties PRO, D66, and CDA during a recent public session. The politic...
Tennis Club Uitgeest: ‘padel is off the table.’ Residents skeptical due to appeal by municipality and TCU
Tennisclub Uitgeest (TCU) has reportedly ceased its padel activities following a long-running dispute with local residents over the sport's impact. Despite this announcement, neighbors remain skeptica...
Experts highly critical of government welfare cuts
Experts in the Dutch House of Representatives criticized a government plan to cut social assistance funding by reducing proactive outreach to eligible individuals. The cut was intended to offset a def...