Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US, UK and Australia to jointly develop sea drones
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a joint project to develop unmanned submarines. This collaboration is part of the AUKUS security pact established by the three nations f...
Stoffer advocates for distributing asylum seekers based on culture and religion
SGP leader Chris Stoffer has proposed that cultural and religious backgrounds should be taken into account when distributing and housing asylum seekers. Speaking at a party meeting in Nieuwegein, Stof...
Zomergasten, Jiskefet and a ten-hour air raid siren: VPRO has been liberal and unconventional for 100 years
Prison sentence for man from Opheusden who abused two minor employees
A 40-year-old man from Opheusden has been sentenced to 30 months in prison, with 10 months suspended, for sexually abusing two minor employees. The court found him guilty of abusing the boys during th...
SGP demands lower abortion rates in exchange for support for cabinet plans
The Dutch political party SGP has demanded that the cabinet implement measures to reduce historically high abortion rates. The party stated it will withdraw its support for the minority government's p...
Italy bans Ye and Travis Scott concerts over safety concerns
Italy has banned two scheduled concerts by American rappers Ye and Travis Scott due to concerns over public order and safety. The decision follows reports from news agency Reuters regarding the potent...
Frankie Valli (92) cancels all shows this year due to health reasons
The 92-year-old singer Frankie Valli has announced the cancellation of all his remaining concerts for the year. Valli stated on social media that he is stepping away from the stage to focus on his hea...
DPG Media extends newspaper project for people in poverty
DPG Media is extending a project that provides 5,000 free annual newspaper subscriptions to individuals with low incomes. The decision follows a study by Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, whi...
Enticing with stories: André Nuyens hopes youth book raises awareness of the impact of war
Author André Nuyens has released a new youth book containing eight stories about the resistance during World War II. The publication aims to raise awareness among younger generations about the causes...
Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia over country's ties with EU
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia as the country seeks closer ties with the European Union. President Vladimir Putin has warned of significant economic consequences if Armenia continues to...
This currant bun wins our taste test: 'Well-made for a factory bun'
Three baking experts conducted a blind taste test of ten different supermarket currant bun brands to identify the highest quality factory-made option. The review evaluated the buns based on texture an...
Politicians should not interfere with the location of snack bars
A Dutch news outlet is soliciting reader feedback on whether politicians should influence the placement of snack bars. This inquiry is part of the publication's weekly poll on public issues.
Carcass of humpback whale Timmy pulled ashore in Denmark
The carcass of a humpback whale named Timmy is being recovered from shallow waters on the Danish island of Anholt. After lying there for two weeks, the whale was pulled onto land, a process captured o...
Fewer people stayed at Warffum reception center last night
On Friday night, 45 asylum seekers stayed at a reception center in Warffum, a decrease from the 82 individuals present the previous night. The Red Cross suggests this reduction is likely due to more p...
Haarlem council bans new snack bars around Spaarnwoude station: 'We want a healthy city'
The Haarlem city council has voted to ban the opening of new snack bars and fast-food outlets in the future Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood near Spaarnwoude station. This initiative aims to combat ob...
Thrift shopper Francis discovers 'Eric Clapton's trousers' in Oud-Zuid
In the latest episode of 'Kringlopen met Francis,' presenter Francis Broekhuijsen visits a luxury second-hand menswear shop in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, where he discovers a pair of trousers formerly owned ...
Discover the story of Haarlem's 'Woman in the Resistance' artwork in this TV program
The new TV program 'Kunst in het wild' explores the history and public perception of the 'Vrouw in het Verzet' (Woman in the Resistance) artwork in Haarlem. The show aims to reveal the story behind th...
Niall Horan struggles daily with Liam Payne’s death: ‘Did I miss something?’
Niall Horan opened up in an interview with De Telegraaf about the profound grief he experiences daily following the 2024 death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne. The Irish singer describ...
Emilia Clarke debunks rumors of massive salary per Game of Thrones episode
British actress Emilia Clarke has dismissed reports that she earned $300,000 per episode for her role in Game of Thrones, calling the claims exaggerated. Speaking to Variety, she clarified that the ru...
Israel announces new strikes in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced new military strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Israel states the attacks are a response to alleged violations of the ceasefire agree...