Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Beverwijk wants to discuss asylum reception with minister
The municipality of Beverwijk has requested a meeting with the Minister of Asylum and Migration regarding the provision of asylum seeker housing. The government has summoned Beverwijk and nine other D...
Ebola death toll in Congo passes 500
The World Health Organization reports that the recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in 506 deaths and 1561 registered infections. Additionally, two deaths caused by a...
Neighborhood shocked by stabbing in IJburg: "The atmosphere here sometimes shifts"
A 38-year-old man was left in critical condition following a stabbing incident that occurred during a large street brawl on IJburg in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Police are currently investigating t...
Chinese missile threat should keep NATO alert, says Rutte
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that China's recent missile test in the Pacific Ocean serves as a warning that the alliance must take the country's military advancements seriously. He emphasi...
Netanyahu asks US not to sell F-35s to Turkey
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the United States to halt the sale of F-35 fighter jets and components to Turkey. Netanyahu argues that such a transaction would disrupt the regiona...
North Holland, national government and other provinces create better habitat for the black-tailed godwit
Seven provinces and the Dutch national government have established an agreement to improve habitats and protect the declining black-tailed godwit population. As the country is home to approximately 80...
Haarlem sculpture collective celebrates 25 years with exhibition 'Never Before Seen' at Galerie De Waag
The Haarlem Sculpture Collective is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an exhibition titled 'Nog Nooit Vertoond' at Galerie De Waag. Fifteen members are showcasing their latest artistic works durin...
Man (23) arrested for sextortion of 'large number' of girls
A 23-year-old man from Zwijndrecht has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse material possession and sextortion targeting numerous underage girls and young women. The suspect allegedly blackmailed...
Getting married on a Friday is much more expensive in Haarlem than average
Getting married on a Friday in Haarlem costs 864.50 euros, which is significantly higher than the national average in the Netherlands. Data from The Perfect Wedding shows that only one other municipal...
How many times has Rutte kissed Trump's ass? And does it matter?
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has been observed actively praising and complimenting President Donald Trump in recent weeks. The article questions the frequency and significance of this approach in...
Mama Baranka artist Nelson Carrilho (73) has passed away
Renowned artist Nelson Carrilho, best known for public sculptures like Mama Baranka in Amsterdam's Vondelpark, has died at the age of 73 following a cardiac arrest. His work often explored Caribbean-S...
Rutte stands up for press and protest after crackdown in Turkey
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of press freedom and the right to protest ahead of a summit in Ankara. While stopping short of a direct condemnation of host nation Turkey, ...
Robert and Natasha travel by camper along the fourth stage of the Tour de France: "The wildfires are far away"
Robert and Natasha Viljoen are traveling with their daughter in a camper to watch the fourth stage of the Tour de France on July 7. Despite wildfires currently burning in the Aude department where the...
Doubles measures are a blow to Wimbledon winner Sem Verbeek
Dutch tennis player Sem Verbeek was eliminated in the round of 16 of the men's doubles at Wimbledon alongside his partner Sander Gille. Verbeek expressed significant concern regarding potential ATP pl...
NPO cuts its own flesh, axes two directors and support staff: 'Drastic and painful'
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is reducing its management team by eliminating two director positions to improve organizational efficiency. These cuts are part of a broader cost-saving measure affect...
Tram damages overhead lines at Alexanderplein
Wedding costs have risen significantly this year compared to last year
Wedding costs in the Netherlands have risen significantly this year compared to the previous year. Expenses vary depending on the municipality and the day of the week, with weekend weddings being the ...
Three people flee after accident on IJburglaan, one injured
A collision occurred early this morning at the intersection of IJburglaan and Zuiderzeeweg, resulting in one injury. Three individuals from one of the vehicles fled the scene but were later located an...
Tilburg power outage caused by faulty meter, not overload
Approximately 18,000 customers in the Tilburg region experienced a power outage on Sunday due to a faulty meter that incorrectly signaled an overload. As a precautionary measure, a medium-voltage subs...
Tim Hofman launches new interview series, Arjen Lubach is first guest
Presenter Tim Hofman will launch a new interview series titled BOOS Grote Gesprekken on July 9. The program will feature conversations with prominent Dutch figures regarding their worldviews and vario...