Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hook of Holland fishmonger prosecuted for refusing woman with face veil
A fishmonger in Hoek van Holland is being prosecuted for discrimination after refusing to serve a woman wearing a face veil. The Court of Appeal in The Hague ruled that the man must stand trial for th...
Public Prosecution Service prosecutes two for assault and discrimination on VU campus
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office is prosecuting two 25-year-old students for assault and discriminatory behavior occurring on the Vrije Universiteit campus in Amsterdam last November. The suspects...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 27-29)
Haarlem offers various activities for the weekend of March 27-29 to celebrate the beginning of spring. The article provides curated tips and suggestions for events taking place throughout the city dur...
John Oomkes (1952-2026): prominent music journalist with a big heart for his native Haarlem
John Oomkes, a prominent pop journalist and former city council member from Haarlem, has passed away at the age of 74. Recognized as a pioneer in serious music journalism since the mid-1970s, Oomkes w...
Lebanon veterans see civilians fleeing en masse again: 'What did we do it all for?'
Dutch veterans who served in Lebanon express deep sadness as they witness the country's destruction during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. They question the value of their past peac...
No local 'opposition party' in the council: 'Today's protest party is right-wing populist'
Amsterdam currently lacks a distinct local protest party in its city council, a significant shift from the influential activist movements of the 1960s and 70s. Historian Bas Kok suggests this is becau...
This artist regularly wears a fake belly: ‘It started with my feelings of loneliness’
Bas (38) ran a marathon around the monument on Dam Square: ‘Every now and then a tourist joined for a lap’
NATO assures weapons ordered in US will go to Ukraine
NATO has confirmed that weapons ordered from the United States by allies will be delivered to Ukraine as intended. The statement addresses concerns that the U.S. might prioritize sending scarce air de...
'It has yet to bloom, hence that green rose,' Haarlem's Erica doesn't see merger party Progressive Netherlands as a funeral for her beloved PvdA
Members of the GroenLinks and PvdA parties gathered in Halfweg for the unveiling of their new merged party name, Progressief Nederland (PRO). Haarlem resident Erica expressed optimism about the merger...
Snack vegetables contain pesticides: is it safe to give them to your child?
Baby milk, snack vegetables, and fruit snacks may contain pesticide residues, raising concerns about food safety for children. Experts reassure that these products are safe to consume if parents follo...
Tom and Ron close flower shop after 42 years: 'We were like a little village in the city'
Ron Bouma and Tom Brands are closing their flower shop in Haarlem after 42 years of operation in the Kleverpark neighborhood. The business, Tom en Ron Bloemen en planten, became a community staple by ...
Conflict over Noorder IJplas wind turbines: Province and municipality face off in court
Castricum contractor Twisk Bouw closes its doors for good: Not out of necessity, but because they can
Castricum-based construction company Twisk Bouw is closing permanently after 33 years of operation. Owner Wim Twisk decided to shut down the business voluntarily to spend more time with his family rat...
Why do we want to know everything about Jan Smit and Liza’s divorce? ‘You think: things aren't that bad for me’
Dutch singer Jan Smit and his wife Liza Plat have announced their divorce after fourteen years of marriage. The split has sparked significant public interest, with psychologists noting that people oft...
Venezuelan President Maduro back in New York court
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court for the second time. His defense lawyer stated that Maduro and his wife cannot afford their legal fees because the United States is cu...
Patient on Tuesday, doctor on Wednesday
A doctor describes their experience of undergoing surgery on a scheduled day off and returning to work the very next day. By opting for local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, the doctor was a...
One injured in stabbing at Abbenes home, one arrested
One person was injured following a stabbing incident at a home in Abbenes on Thursday evening. Law enforcement officials confirmed that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Jetten: High oil prices prompt countries to tackle shadow fleet
Dutch Minister Rob Jetten stated that rising oil prices are increasing the pressure on nations to crack down on the shadow fleet used by Russia to bypass oil sanctions. Speaking after a meeting with N...
Municipalities understand minister's call for more asylum housing
The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) has expressed support for Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink's call to urgently increase the number of reception spaces for asylum seekers. A spokes...