Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cabinet approves nearly 400 million euros extra for emergency and development aid
The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement to allocate an additional 328 million euros for emergency and development aid this year. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma brokered the deal with the GroenLinks-PvdA...
Ferry Doedens appeals fine: 'Still need to figure something out'
Dutch actor Ferry Doedens is appealing an 800-euro fine previously imposed for driving under the influence of hard drugs. His lawyer stated that the appeal is necessary to clarify uncertainties regard...
Broadcasters ask minister for action against Ongehoord Nederland in draft letter
Dutch public broadcasters have sent a joint draft letter to Culture Minister Rianne Letschert expressing concerns about Ongehoord Nederland (ON!). The broadcasters argue that ON!'s actions are harming...
Hungary and Ukraine reach agreement on diaspora rights
Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine following weeks of negotiations. Hungarian leader Péter Magyar praised the outcome of the deal ...
Cabinet reaches agreement with GL-PvdA on extra aid funding
The Dutch government has reached an agreement with the GroenLinks-PvdA opposition to allocate an additional 328 million euros to the development aid budget this year. This deal ensures the budget has ...
New coalition: 'We are not going to put up billboards with what we have achieved'
Amsterdam's new coalition between PRO Amsterdam and D66 has finalized an agreement that focuses on addressing the housing crisis and maintaining generous asylum policies while reducing the city's civi...
German director withdraws film Wrong Move over minor's nude scene
German director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film "Wrong Move" from all forms of distribution and exhibition. This decision follows criticism from actress Nastassja Kinski, who was filmed toples...
Amsterdam was wrong to withdraw the Weespersluis development plan: ‘Hopefully they will talk to us residents again’
Weekend tips: things to do in Amsterdam from June 5 to June 7
Amsterdam offers various activities for the weekend of June 5th to June 7th, including jazz performances in the city's oldest neighborhood. Additionally, visitors can enjoy wine tasting events held in...
'The misery in Groningen is so massive, I had no idea.' Spaarndam author Anne-Gine Goemans dives into earthquake zone for thriller
Spaarndam-based author Anne-Gine Goemans has released a new thriller set in the earthquake-stricken province of Groningen. The novel explores both the physical damage and the emotional toll on residen...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over scrapped erotic center
Residents of Amsterdam's South and Red Light districts have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a large centralized erotic center. Instead of a singl...
Little disappointment among South and Red Light District residents over erotic center cancellation
Residents of Amsterdam's Zuid and De Wallen neighborhoods have reacted positively to the decision by political parties PRO and D66 to scrap plans for a centralized erotic center. The coalition will in...
Man sets cars on fire in Haarlem and Enkhuizen, police seek this suspect
Police are searching for a suspect linked to car arson attacks in both Haarlem and Enkhuizen. Surveillance footage captured a tall, slim man targeting vehicles on Bergvennen in Haarlem and Asterweg in...
Peter Pannekoek first guest of final season of Zomergasten
Comedian Peter Pannekoek has been announced as the first guest for the final season of the VPRO program Zomergasten. The news was revealed on the talk show Eva, with his episode scheduled to broadcast...
Arsonist at Parnassia clinic gets short prison sentence and necessary treatment
A 30-year-old woman from IJmuiden has been sentenced to a short prison term and mandatory treatment for committing arson at a Parnassia healthcare facility in Castricum. The fire, which occurred in Au...
Sef wins Lennaert Nijgh Prize: 'Not something I ever even thought about'
Dutch rapper Sef has been awarded the Lennaert Nijgh Prijs for best lyricist of the year. He will receive the lifetime achievement award on Monday during the annual Buma Awards Gala held in Amsterdam.
Uplifting pop as grief processing for POM’s Liza van As: ‘I wanted to feel happy again’
Liza van As, lead singer of the pop group POM, has released the band's second album, 'Enlightened, baby', which uses upbeat music as a method of processing grief. Despite her initial expectations of w...
Prosecution demands 6 and 5 months in prison for VU students Marlon U. and Reinout V. after assault on fellow student
KLM employee fired after leaking 1,000 liters of kerosene: 'High fire risk'
A KLM employee has been fired and denied severance pay after causing a leak of 1,000 liters of kerosene last year. A court in Haarlem ruled that the incident created a significant fire hazard and seri...
Picking strawberries on Strawberry Day: 'We're going to eat them all'
On 'Strawberry Day,' schoolchildren in Beverwijk participated in strawberry picking to learn about the region's history as a fruit cultivation and auction hub. The event aimed to teach children about ...