Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Why are the trees at the Rijksmuseum wrapped in nets?
Trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen have been wrapped in black nets and equipped with plastic crows to prevent birds from nesting before construction begins on a new Rijksmuseum sculpture gard...
Over 80 attend residents' meeting on Kerkweg in Heemskerk. 'Citizen participation is nowhere to be found'
More than 80 residents attended a meeting in Heemskerk to discuss proposed developments on Kerkweg and express frustration over a perceived lack of citizen participation. During the meeting, attendees...
Robèrt van Beckhoven doesn't expect to be single for long: 'Receiving many messages'
Dutch master baker Robèrt van Beckhoven expressed optimism about finding a new partner during an appearance on the program Open Casa. Following the end of his twenty-year relationship last year, he s...
The 5 from… drummer Martijn Bosman: ‘Behind the drums feels like a safe haven’
Haarlem-based drummer Martijn Bosman, known for his work with bands like Kane and singer Guus Meeuwis, is featured for his prolific career and collaborations within the local music scene. He is set to...
Global food prices rise due to Middle East war
Global food prices rose for the second consecutive month in March, driven by higher energy costs and the conflict in the Middle East. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), these...
The bar is set low for the king: not associating with a pedophile is already worth a compliment
'Rico the Chilean' now also suspected of attempting to solicit two contract killings
Amsterdam criminal Ricard R., known as 'Rico de Chileen,' is now suspected of attempting to incite two contract killings while already serving an eleven-year prison sentence. One of the targets was fa...
Corrupt Zandvoort official receives lighter sentence than demanded for fraudulent land sale to mother
A 38-year-old former legal worker from Haarlem has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and a five-month suspended prison sentence for fraud and corruption. While working for the municipal...
Human remains found after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz
Human remains have been discovered on a Thai cargo ship that was attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The discovery follows reports that three crew members had gone missing after the i...
Advice: De Mos and D66 should discuss The Hague coalition
Scout Ahmed Aboutaleb has advised that Hart voor Den Haag, the party of former alderman Richard de Mos, should enter coalition talks with D66 in The Hague. The recommendation follows an exploratory ph...
West European ship passes Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war
A French-owned container ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time a West European vessel has navigated the strait since the start of the current Middle East conflict. The t...
New forensic investigation at home where deceased bank employee was found
Police have resumed a forensic investigation at a home in Amsterdam-Zuid where an ABN Amro employee was found dead last week. While the cause of death remains unknown, authorities have stated there is...
Velsen council must speed up exploratory talks for new executive
The municipal council of Velsen is being urged to accelerate the exploration phase for forming a new governing coalition. The article encourages readers to participate by sharing their opinions and vo...
Jamie Bell to star in new Peaky Blinders series
Jamie Bell has been cast as the lead in the upcoming sequel series to Peaky Blinders. This news follows an announcement from Netflix and the BBC that the popular show will return for two additional se...
Traffic disruption due to HOV roadworks in Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord
Large-scale construction on the HOV network between Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord in May will lead to significant traffic disruptions and road closures. The Velsertraverse will be temporarily closed, and...
Majority of Blake Lively's accusations against Justin Baldoni dismissed
A judge has dismissed the majority of legal claims filed by actress Blake Lively against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Out of thirteen original charges related to their film It Ends With Us...
Prosecutor seeks 20 years and psychiatric treatment for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded 20 years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 25-year-old Sendric S. for three murders in Rotterdam. S. confessed to fatally shooting three men...
Current Bloemendaal coalition of VVD, D66 and CDA must look for additional party, concludes mediator David Moolenburgh
Explorer David Moolenburgh has recommended that Bloemendaal's current coalition of VVD, D66, and CDA seek an additional partner to secure a more stable majority. The advice aims to strengthen the admi...
RIVM expects little nuisance from Easter fires due to wind
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) expects minimal air quality issues from Easter fires this weekend due to favorable wind conditions. While most of the Netherla...
Renovation of historic Halfweg lock complex to begin after summer. 'Water management, restoration, livability – everything comes together here'
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland will begin renovating the historic lock complex in Halfweg after the summer to improve water flow towards the Zijkanaal F pumping station. The project addresses curr...