Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
White House: extension of ceasefire with Iran not requested
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt denied reports that the United States requested an extension of the ceasefire with Iran. Despite this, U.S. officials remain optimistic about reaching a deal ...
Cabinet considers phased accession of new EU member states
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen expressed willingness to explore a phased approach for new countries joining the European Union. During a parliamentary debate, he stated the Netherlands i...
King: Made clear to Trump we disagree
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands stated that he expressed fundamental disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House. He described the conversation as open a...
Marco Borsato on relationship with Leontine Ruiters: 'She is more complete without me'
Dutch singer Marco Borsato returned to the public eye after six years during an appearance on the Belgian program 'Sergio in Italië'. He spoke candidly about his current well-being and his relationsh...
Wilders pivots on asylum and ramps up pressure on government: why is the PVV choosing this course?
Geert Wilders, leader of the PVV, has shifted his stance on asylum policy to increase pressure on the Dutch government cabinet following a strategic move in the Senate. This tactical change is intende...
Anita Witzier also to go freelance after 30 years at KRO-NCRV
Anita Witzier is leaving her permanent position at the Dutch broadcaster KRO-NCRV after nearly thirty years of service. Starting May 1, she will transition to a freelance role while continuing to deve...
Simon Sprietsma (60) has been the designer of the city center for 35 years
Architect Simon Sprietsma was honored with a symposium at the Zuiderkerk for his 35-year career designing iconic public spaces in Amsterdam, including the Dam and Leidseplein. Since 1991, Sprietsma ha...
Fighting rats, supporting emergency workers, or no paid parking? Haarlem residents to pitch ideas for upcoming coalition agreement this Saturday
Residents of Haarlem are invited to share their ideas for the new coalition agreement this Saturday at the De Wereld community center. The political parties PRO, D66, and CDA are seeking public input ...
Pope festively welcomed in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Cameroon, where he was greeted by thousands of people during a festive welcome. This visit marks the second stop of his African tour, following an earlier trip to Algeria.
Residents alarmed by chemical mist on tulip field: 'What is that futuristic robot doing and what is the farmer spraying on his land?'
Residents in Santpoort-Noord are raising concerns about the use of chemical pesticides, including Roundup, on a local tulip field via a robotic sprayer. The grower asserts that the application is hand...
Packaging claims can be misleading: nutrition expert discusses 9 common terms
Nutrition scientist Jaap Seidell evaluates nine common food and health claims found on product packaging, such as 'no added sugar' and '100% natural.' He explains how these labels can be misleading an...
New concert band 'The Blowing Gnat' unique accessible initiative: 'You don't even have to read music'
A new amateur wind ensemble called 'De Blazende Mug' has been established in Haarlem, offering a low-threshold opportunity for beginners and returning musicians to play instruments. Approximately sixt...
Dutch Tax Authority discovers data vault with 64 million unexamined files in benefits scandal
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has discovered a data vault containing 64 million files that were not reviewed during the parliamentary inquiry into the childcare benefits scandal. These docu...
PRO sidelined in Bloemendaal for now: ’We want a stable core coalition’
Following a council meeting and a report by mediator David Moolenburgh, the political party PRO remains excluded from coalition negotiations in Bloemendaal. Local leaders expressed a preference for bu...
Oil giants earned $30 million per hour during first month of Iran war
The world's 100 largest oil and gas companies earned an average of $30 million per hour in March following a sharp rise in oil prices. According to research by The Guardian, these significant profits ...
AP: 66 data breach reports following ChipSoft hack, including from company itself
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has received 66 data breach reports following a cyberattack on healthcare software provider ChipSoft. The reports include one filed by ChipSoft itself as the invest...
Officials expect Schiphol noise rules can proceed
Officials at the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management expect that new noise reduction regulations for Schiphol Airport can still be implemented. Despite a recent Council of State ruli...
Mathias (12) had his poem for airmen shot down in the war ready in an instant: ‘With freedom you can enjoy your life’
Twelve-year-old Mathias wrote a poem for the annual commemoration at the Vliegermonument located in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The ceremony honors English airmen who were killed when their tr...
Marco van Basten reports stalking: 'She is going further and further'
Former professional footballer Marco van Basten has filed a police report against a woman for stalking. He stated that the harassment has been ongoing for a significant amount of time and is continuin...
