Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jetten reveals nothing yet on mitigating impact of Iran war
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has declined to provide details on potential government measures intended to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran on Dutch citizens. While a support package worth ...
Lebanese ambassador calls for ceasefire in talks with Israel
The Lebanese ambassador to the United States called for a ceasefire in Lebanon during a meeting with the Israeli ambassador in Washington. She emphasized that the ceasefire agreement reached earlier i...
Dijksma calls arson a horrific form of violence
Mayor Sharon Dijksma of Utrecht has condemned a horrific act of violence after a man in an electric wheelchair was set on fire on Tuesday afternoon. She noted the attack was particularly impactful bec...
Where stolen art treasures from the Drents Museum in Assen were hidden will always remain a mystery
The hiding place of stolen masterpieces returned to the Drents Museum will remain a mystery as the Dutch Public Prosecution Service claims not to know where they were stored. Authorities have indicate...
Suspect arrested for setting man on fire in Utrecht
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an incident where a man in an electric wheelchair was set on fire at a shopping center in Utrecht on Wednesday afternoon. The victim sustained serious...
Frenchman wins valuable Picasso painting with ticket costing less than 100 euros
A French man has won a Pablo Picasso painting valued at $1 million in a charity lottery benefiting Alzheimer's research. He acquired the artwork after purchasing a raffle ticket for just 99 euros.
Rein (34) and Jesse (28) made a documentary about chemsex: ‘Certainly not an Amsterdam phenomenon’
Minimal music takes center stage at Muziekgebouw: ‘You have to be a bit more patient than with a Beethoven symphony’
How Derk Sauer continues to support a mission even after his death: 63,000 euros to The Moscow Times
Amsterdam drug user bus to leave OLVG: We're gone by June 30
The mobile drug consumption bus near the OLVG hospital in Amsterdam East is scheduled for removal on June 30 after operating for exactly one year. While the facility helped reduce drug-related issues ...
Actor Alec Baldwin wants to retire: 'Don't want to leave my house anymore'
Actor Alec Baldwin has expressed his desire to retire from acting, citing the emotional burden following the fatal shooting incident on the 'Rust' film set. The 68-year-old star stated that the experi...
Windows in the Koetshuijs in Heemskerk provide more space for activities: ‘Plants from the castle garden can soon be brought inside for winter’
The old wall of the Koetshuijs at Slot Assumburg in Heemskerk has been fitted with glass windows to create a conservatory-like space. This renovation provides more room for activities and allows plant...
Ye sued for assault at Los Angeles hotel
An unidentified man has filed a lawsuit against Ye for an alleged unprovoked assault that took place two years ago. The incident reportedly occurred at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles, where ...
Lawsuit by heirs of Suriname's December murder victims off to smooth start
Sixty heirs of the 1982 December murders victims have initiated a lawsuit against the state of Suriname in a Paramaribo court. While legal counsel noted a positive start with an immediate response fro...
This is tinnitus: hearing a sound that isn't there
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg discusses tinnitus, a condition where individuals hear persistent sounds that have no external source. The article explores why the condition is so persistent and hig...
UN experts: French anti-Semitism bill restricts freedom of expression
United Nations special rapporteurs have warned that a French legislative proposal intended to combat antisemitism could significantly undermine freedom of expression. The experts stated that the bill,...
Threat of lawsuit between Van Gogh Museum and ministry over subsidy averted for now
Why Amsterdam wants its own heating company: ‘The market is no longer doing it’
Soli music association celebrates building anniversary and first female member: 'Those boys were cracking up, but I could handle the teasing'
Music association Soli is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its music center in Santpoort-Noord with a hobby market this Sunday. The event also commemorates historical milestones for the organizatio...
Tensions rise in Beverwijk politics: largest party sidelined, former alderman Dorenbos slams door on PvdA
The largest party in Beverwijk, Samen Lokaal, is being excluded from coalition-building efforts due to a lack of trust from other major political parties following years of administrative unrest. In r...