Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Medical patient data also stolen in ChipSoft hack
Hackers stole medical patient data during a cyberattack on ChipSoft, a major software provider for the healthcare sector. The company confirmed the theft of sensitive information on Thursday following...
Hearts at Polderplein in Hoofddorp 'for every resident who helps from the heart'
The Polderplein in Hoofddorp has been decorated with chalk hearts to celebrate the International Year of the Volunteer. This makeover serves as a token of appreciation for every resident who contribut...
Multiple dune fires near IJmuiden: fire department warns of open fire hazard. 'Hold each other accountable'
Firefighters in IJmuiden responded to multiple dune fires this week, occurring in the same area where a fire broke out on Sunday. Authorities are warning of high fire risks due to drought and are urgi...
Amalia explores the city, starting with a vegetarian quiche at the official residence
Princess Amalia has started a two-day official tour of Amsterdam, beginning with a brunch hosted by Mayor Femke Halsema at her official residence. The Princess, who already lives and studies in the ci...
Iranian sources: Iran and US working on temporary agreement
Iranian sources report that Iran and the United States are working toward a temporary agreement after scaling back ambitions for a comprehensive peace deal. While progress has been made regarding nego...
Chamber choir Doulce Memoire to perform 'Our Flat Land' concert in Velsen-Zuid and Haarlem
The Haarlem-based chamber choir Doulce Memoire, conducted by Felix van den Hombergh, will perform a concert series titled 'Ons Vlakke Land' featuring four centuries of Dutch and Flemish choral music. ...
Emma’s Favorites: ‘It doesn’t get much more Amsterdam than this’
Emma, who originally grew up in Soest, discusses her life and favorite spots in Amsterdam after living there for several years. She currently resides in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood and reflects on ...
Meat fraud involving beef heads in Brabant, NVWA conducts raid
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) raided a meat company in Nuenen on suspicion of meat fraud and document falsification. Three employees were arrested for allegedly trading m...
Average Haarlem mover settles 16 kilometers away
Recent data from the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) reveals that residents moving from Haarlem travel an average distance of 16 kilometers to their new homes. This distance typically leads former...
Greenpeace hopes Dutch court overturns multi-million dollar US fine
Greenpeace and US pipeline company Energy Transfer appeared in an Amsterdam court to dispute a multi-million dollar fine issued against the environmental group in the United States. Greenpeace is chal...
Victoria Beckham on feud with son: 'Always tried to love my children'
Victoria Beckham addressed the public feud with her son, Brooklyn, for the first time in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. The former Spice Girl and fashion designer reflected on her relation...
Three arrested after series of shopliftings in Hoofddorp
Police arrested three individuals on Thursday afternoon at Burgemeester van Stamplein in Hoofddorp. The suspects are accused of committing a series of shopliftings within the local shopping district.
Hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes coming to Amsterdam's Guilty Pleasure Festival
Duinwijck hosts cup finals, but national champion is conspicuous by its absence at home: 'Eredivisie is more important'
The Degiro-hal in Haarlem will host the semi-finals and finals of the national badminton cup tournament this Saturday. Despite hosting the event at the request of Badminton Nederland, the local club D...
Ajax lose to FC Twente in friendly match
Ajax suffered a 1-0 defeat in a friendly match against FC Twente on Thursday. The practice game ended with a narrow loss for the Amsterdam-based club.
Pubs allowed to stay open overnight for late World Cup matches this summer
Bars in Amsterdam will be allowed to extend their opening hours from June 11 to July 19 to broadcast late-night FIFA World Cup matches held in North America. Mayor Femke Halsema specified that while e...
Suspect in killing of woman in Nieuw-Vennep held for 90 more days
A 36-year-old man suspected of killing a woman at the Nieuw-Vennep train station will remain in custody for an additional 90 days. Police have stated that there is currently no evidence linking this c...
We're back and that's great! Bars and restaurants can stay open longer during the World Cup
Hospitality businesses in Amsterdam are permitted to extend their opening hours during the World Cup to accommodate late-night football matches. This change allows fans to watch the games in local pub...
KLM cancels 160 flights at Schiphol due to rising fuel prices
KLM will cancel 160 flights to and from Schiphol Airport over the coming month. The airline is reducing its schedule in response to rising kerosene prices.
KLM cancels 160 European flights due to high fuel costs
KLM has cancelled 160 European flights scheduled for the coming month due to rising fuel costs. The airline stated that these routes are no longer profitable because of the high price of kerosene.