Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New French-German fighter jet will not happen
France and Germany have reportedly abandoned their joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The decision comes after sources indicated that ongoing disagreements between the involved ai...
Israel says it will not stop action against Hezbollah
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue. He emphasized that any attacks on northern Israel would trigger retaliatory strikes on...
Tight security for Trump's visit to the NBA Finals
Strict security measures have been implemented in New York for President Donald Trump's visit to the third game of the NBA finals on Monday. The event marks the New York Knicks' first appearance in th...
Man falls into sinkhole outside his home in Diemen
A man fell into a 1.5-meter deep sinkhole caused by a leaking underground pipe while walking into a house in Diemen on Saturday night. He escaped serious injury but suffered leg pain, and the street w...
Coalition adopts part of Amsterdam Palestine Referendum demands and increases pressure on companies profiting from occupation
Haarlem serious violence suspect to undergo psychiatric observation at Pieter Baan Center
A 33-year-old man suspected of causing serious physical injury in Haarlem may be sent to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric observation. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service requested the evaluat...
Transparent house and board of alarming data examine housing crisis: ‘Figures give you the feeling that everything is under control’
Young people need places where they can influence their own lives and environment
Robert van Hemert keeps scoring hits: 'Knew it wouldn't stop at Zoet, Zout, Zuur'
Dutch singer Robert van Hemert continues his musical success with several hit songs and has announced his first major solo concert. The performance is scheduled to take place at AFAS Live in Amsterdam...
Top official: loneliness deserved more attention during the pandemic
Top official Mark Roscam Abbing stated during a parliamentary inquiry that more attention should have been given to loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbing was responsible for the long-term st...
Cabinet also seeks support from left and right on nitrogen
The Dutch cabinet is seeking broad political support from both left-wing and right-wing parties for its nitrogen policy to ensure a stable majority in the House of Representatives. During a visit to t...
Number of vacancies falling for years, but finding staff remains difficult
The number of job vacancies in the Netherlands has been declining for several years, yet employers continue to struggle with finding staff. According to new data from the UWV, the labor market remains...
Poll: Little support in Ukraine for unconditional ceasefire
A study by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology reveals that over 60 percent of Ukrainians find a ceasefire along current front lines unacceptable without security guarantees or financial sup...
State commission: politics too indifferent towards discrimination
Joyce Sylvester, chair of the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism, presented a final report criticizing the Dutch government and politicians for being too passive regarding racism and d...
Heemskerk at its most beautiful in photo exhibition in the Koetshuijs
Theo Schillemans, the current village photographer of Heemskerk, is showcasing his work in a photo exhibition throughout June and July. The exhibit is held at the Koetshuijs, located within the castle...
Messenger Jenning de Sanger had to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory in 1574
In 1574, following the Spanish capture of Haarlem, Jan Jansz (known as Jenning de Sanger) was appointed as a merchant messenger to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory to Douay. This appoin...
Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling
The Council of State has ruled that Amsterdam must redesign a section of the Herengracht because its current designation as a 'living street' fails to meet legal standards for low traffic and speed. W...
Aid organizations concerned about new escalation in the Middle East
Aid organizations, including CARE, have expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East. They emphasize that civilians are paying the highest price as the conflict int...
What does ‘home’ still mean in a world of conflict and displacement? Foam gives fifteen young photographers a platform
Victims of helpdesk fraud will not be reimbursed for transferred money
The Dutch financial complaints institute Kifid has ruled that victims of helpdesk fraud who transfer money to scammers themselves are not automatically entitled to reimbursement from their banks. This...