Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Shock and sympathy in Terneuzen after fatal school camp accident
The municipality of Terneuzen expressed deep shock and sympathy following a fatal traffic accident on Thursday afternoon that killed two children and one adult during a school camp. Local authorities ...
Father wins case against De ZorgSpecialist: Organization could not simply terminate resident's care and rent
A court has ordered the organization De Zorgspecialist to pay damages to a resident who was forced out of his assisted living home in Aerdenhout without warning in early 2024. The resident, who has au...
Fines demanded for pro-Palestine protesters who sprayed red paint during Museum Night
Council debates procurement policy: "Just be honest and say this is an Israel boycott"
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new procurement policy that aims to prevent municipal funds from going to companies involved in human rights violations, specifically targeting ties with Israe...
Billionaire Elon Musk does it again: Investors flock to loss-making SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is preparing to take his aerospace company SpaceX public, drawing significant interest from investors despite the firm currently being loss-making. This move mirrors the earlier public offer...
The best for last: exhibition highlights the positive side of aging
The Museum van de Geest in Haarlem is hosting the exhibition 'Nieuw Oud! De Kunst van het ouder worden' to highlight the positive aspects of aging. Curated by Professor Tineke Abma, the display featur...
Rat row flares up in Haarlem neighborhood after sewer investigation
Residents in Haarlem’s Kleverparkbuurt are challenging the municipality's findings on a long-standing rat infestation after technical reports revealed 79 urgent sewer repairs are necessary. While th...
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on violent thieves in Amsterdam city center: ‘Extremely threatening’
After 58 years, the curtain falls for Groots Herenmode in Beverwijk. Jelle Nuijen closes his menswear store: 'I'm going to miss all my customers'
Jelle Nuijen is closing his men's clothing store, Groots Herenmode, in Beverwijk after 58 years of operation. The 77-year-old owner expressed that he will deeply miss his customers as the well-known s...
Amsterdam men sentenced to 13.5 and 8 years for Vincent Jalink murder witnessed by 9-year-old son, ten years later
Documentary The Chinese Takeaway: Home Delivered wins Silver Nipkow Disk
Filmmaker Qian van Binsbergen's documentary "De Afhaalchinees: Thuisbezorgd" has won the prestigious Zilveren Nipkowschijf award. The winner was announced on Thursday during a ceremony held at Het Ket...
Hospitality venues cannot show World Cup matches for free
Dutch Culture Minister Rianne Letschert announced that hospitality businesses will not be able to broadcast World Cup matches for free. The mandatory fees paid to the national broadcaster NOS for publ...
One dead and several wounded in attack near Lebanese hospital
An Israeli airstrike on the city of Tyre in South Lebanon killed one person and injured seventeen others, including ten hospital workers. The attack targeted a residential building near a hospital, wh...
Security forces try to manage Mexico's World Cup opening
Thousands of law enforcement officers have been deployed in Mexico City to prevent protesters from reaching the stadium ahead of the World Cup opening match. The heavy police presence aims to ensure t...
EU presidency Cyprus proposes lower EU budget, Netherlands against
Cyprus, acting as EU chair, has proposed a slightly reduced EU multi-annual budget of 1.95 trillion euros for the 2028-2034 period. Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen reacted by stating that the prop...
Graduating students cause rush at Amsterdam bakeries: ‘We had to order extra pastries’
Prime Minister Jetten: Zeeland accident 'overshadows everything today'
Prime Minister Rob Jetten expressed his condolences following a tragic accident near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, which resulted in three deaths on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred during a primary ...
City Executive must involve City Council in Mercator center redevelopment plan in Nieuw-Vennep
The executive board of Haarlemmermeer incorrectly failed to seek the city council's advice before granting a permit for the Mercator new construction project in central Nieuw-Vennep. This procedural o...
Nipkowschijf award goes to adoption docuseries De Afhaalchinees
Norwegians sympathize with ill Crown Princess Mette-Marit: 'Future uncertain'
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has suspended her official duties as her health has significantly declined, placing her on a waiting list for a lung transplant. The news has resonated throughout ...