Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Referendum on Amsterdam boycott of Israel not possible, committee rules
An advisory commission has ruled that a requested referendum on an Amsterdam boycott of Israel is inadmissible because foreign policy falls outside the legal jurisdiction of the city council. The prop...
UN chief warns of broader war with far-reaching consequences
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned in New York that the world is on the brink of a broader war with far-reaching global consequences. He urged for an end to the "spiral of death and destruc...
High tension on the power grid: ‘Building faster than ever, but it is not enough’
Waiting lists for new electricity connections in the Netherlands have reached 15,000, an increase of 3,000 compared to last year. It currently takes more than 45 weeks to obtain a new low-voltage grid...
Meet the new intern at indebuurt Amsterdam
Maurits Koomen, a 24-year-old journalism student at the Vrije Universiteit, has started an internship at indebuurt Amsterdam that will last until the end of June. He is joining the team to gain practi...
FNV Tata gauges members' mood: tensions are rising. ‘Management has been greedy, we’ve had years of misery’
FNV union members at Tata Steel expressed significant frustration during recent meetings, citing poor treatment by management and corporate greed. While a low wage offer triggered the discussions, wor...
GroenLinks/PvdA makes decision in Beverwijk: PRO is the new name here too
The Beverwijk branch of the GroenLinks/PvdA party has officially changed its name to PRO, an abbreviation for Progressief. This decision follows a similar rebranding by the party's faction in The Hagu...
Lunch at Zuidas and into the nightlife: Amalia officially introduced to Amsterdam this month
Princess Amalia will undertake an official two-day working visit to Amsterdam on April 16 and 17 to formally familiarize herself with the capital. Although she already lives and studies there, the vis...
Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld gives birth to first child
Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has announced the birth of her first child, a daughter, with partner and American football player Josh Allen. The couple shared the news on Thursday but have not ye...
Aruba Public Prosecutor's Office transfers Natalee Holloway case file to the Netherlands
The Aruba Public Prosecution Service has transferred the investigative file regarding Natalee Holloway's disappearance to the Amsterdam Public Prosecution Service. This transfer follows a criminal com...
Telstar won't risk it with Malone alone; passport-gate also preoccupies Velsen
Dutch football club Telstar is managing the fallout of a "passport gate" controversy involving three of its Surinamese players. While no issues are expected for Devon Koswal and Rojendro Oudsten, Dion...
After Capelle tragedy: Parliament seeks to restrict filming of accidents and violence
The CDA and GroenLinks-PvdA parties have proposed a law to criminalize the filming and distribution of images of victims of accidents and violent crimes. The initiative follows public outrage over bys...
Lana Del Rey let Courtney Love live in her house rent-free for a year
Lana Del Rey allowed fellow singer Courtney Love to live in her Malibu home rent-free for an entire year. Love shared this information during an interview on Billy Corgan's podcast, The Magnificent Ot...
Jazz conquers Amsterdam: a new sound in the city
During the 1930s, jazz music emerged as a popular new sound in Amsterdam, becoming increasingly common in the city's cafes and music halls. This cultural shift occurred even as political tensions were...
You want this! This Haarlem snack bar is giving away free ice cream
A cafeteria chain with a branch in Haarlem is giving away free soft-serve ice cream for one hour on Saturday, April 4. Interested visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the promotional event is o...
A long table full of unique dishes and music from the Middle East; World Festival in the World Kitchen
Wereldkeuken Haarlem is hosting the Wereldfeest on Friday, April 10, an event designed to bring together new and long-term residents of Haarlem. The evening will feature Middle Eastern cuisine, music,...
Klarna warned for violating legal rules on pay-later payments
The Dutch financial complaints institute Kifid has issued a warning to Klarna for violating legal regulations regarding its buy-now-pay-later service. The reprimand follows complaints from consumers w...
Dismissed Romanian museum director: Golden helmet was wrapped in a towel and found buried
Ernest Oberländer-Târnoveanu, the dismissed director of the National Museum of Romanian History, stated that a recovered golden helmet was found buried and wrapped in a towel. The artifact had been ...
Can installs toastie vending machines at six Amsterdam metro stations
City pass holders get discount on energy-efficient refrigerators or washing machines
Amsterdam City Pass holders are now eligible for discounts on energy-efficient refrigerators and washing machines. The initiative aims to help low-income residents reduce their electricity bills by re...
