Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Which teacher made the difference for you?
A Dutch news outlet is inviting readers to share stories about teachers who made a significant impact on their lives or inspired a passion for a particular subject. Interested individuals are encourag...
Koopmans: Assessing danger of new virus takes time
Virologist Marion Koopmans testified during a Dutch parliamentary inquiry that the rapid global spread of COVID-19 could not have been predicted in early 2020. She emphasized that assessing the threat...
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Eurozone consumers adjust spending behavior due to 'double scar', says ECB
Research from the European Central Bank indicates that consumers in the Eurozone have adjusted their spending behavior faster than expected following the conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn t...
Mart Hoogkamer on father arrested in police raid: 'It's terrible'
Singer Mart Hoogkamer's father and his partner were arrested in Leiden following a police operation involving a helicopter. The couple is suspected of threatening someone with a firearm or an imitatio...
Criticized Videoland documentary about youth drug use out Tuesday
The three-part documentary series 'Nachtkinderen,' which follows young people using drugs, will premiere on Videoland this Tuesday. The release was previously delayed from its original date last Wedne...
Van Weel: No money to freeze traffic fines
Justice Minister David van Weel announced that traffic fines in the Netherlands will increase in line with inflation to avoid a 30 million euro annual budget deficit. The minister stated that failing ...
Minister: Ye can come to the Netherlands, no reason to bar him
American rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, is permitted to enter the Netherlands for a performance in Arnhem despite his history of antisemitic remarks. Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Bri...
Loosdrecht arson suspect remains in custody longer
A 28-year-old man from Huizen suspected of committing arson during riots in Loosdrecht will remain in custody for an additional 30 days. The court's council chamber decided on Friday to extend his pre...
Berendsen calls Russia’s behavior after drone incident ‘reckless’
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen characterized Russia's actions as "reckless" following the crash of a Russian drone in eastern Romania, a NATO ally. Berendsen expressed his concerns regarding the...
Rutte calls Romania, pledges to strengthen drone defenses
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed absolute solidarity with Romania after a Russian drone struck a residential building. He assured Romanian President Nicușor Dan that the alliance is commit...
Caro Derkx (31) wrote a book about her obsession with British actress Emma Watson: ‘I sent her an email every day for a year’
Romania says it will invest in drone defense starting today
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the country will take immediate steps to strengthen its drone defense systems. The expansion will be funded through the European SAFE program, which...
Nicolas Cage changes his last name and is no longer called Coppola
Actor Nicolas Cage officially changed his legal last name from Coppola last year to distance himself from his famous family. The Oscar winner made the decision to avoid being perceived as a "clownish ...
Romania summons Russian ambassador after drone incident
Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone crashed into a residential complex overnight. Foreign Minister Oana Ȑoiu confirmed that the device was identified as Russian, leading to the ...
KNMI: this spring among the five warmest on record
The KNMI reports that this spring ranks among the five warmest in the Netherlands since records began in 1901. The average temperature reached 11 degrees Celsius, exceeding the usual seasonal average ...
St. Anna Alms-house was kept small by the church, which proved its salvation during the 1566 Iconoclasm
The Sint Anna Aalmoeshuis in Leiden is featured as a lesser-known museum that survived the Iconoclasm of 1566 due to its modest size. Currently run by volunteers with limited opening hours, the histor...
'We specifically want to reach those who haven't been heard yet' Marjolein van Haaften wants LGBTQ+ people to participate in new research
Researcher Marjolein van Haaften of Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland is seeking more participants for the biennial Pink Panel survey, which tracks safety and discrimination within the LGBTQ+ community. T...
'The Sirens of Haarlem': Brazilian comic book artists honor resistance heroes Hannie Schaft and Oversteegen sisters in new graphic novel
Brazilian creators Gio Guimarães and Felipe Pan have released a graphic novel titled 'The Sirens of Haarlem' honoring Dutch resistance heroes Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters. The artists wi...
SpaceX adjusts ambition: 'only' $1.8 trillion for historic IPO
SpaceX is targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion for its upcoming initial public offering, according to reports from Bloomberg. This figure represents a slight downward adjustment from the co...