Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
International pressure mounts on Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir
France has joined Italy in calling for the European Union to impose sanctions on ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The move signals increasing international pressure on the official a...
Windfoiler Van Opzeeland retains European title
Dutch windsurfer Luuc van Opzeeland successfully defended his European title in the Olympic iQFoil class in Portimão, Portugal. The athlete from Hoofddorp dominated the competition throughout the wee...
Large fire at waste processing plant in Westpoort
Teacher victim of car fire at school in Hoofddorp
A teacher's car was one of two vehicles destroyed by fire within 24 hours at the Haarlemmermeer Lyceum in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incidents, as both cars involved were blue S...
Large fire at waste processing plant in Western Port area, smoke visible from afar
A large fire broke out at a waste processing facility in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday afternoon. Thick black smoke is visible across the city, leading emergency services to advise resi...
Iran's top negotiator insists on his country's rights
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized Iran's national rights during a meeting with Pakistani mediator General Asim Munir in Tehran. He warned of a significantly stronger response to a...
Lottie Hellingman repeats mantras at her daughter's first party, just like during labor
Dutch actress Lottie Hellingman shares her experience of hosting her daughter's first birthday party, comparing the stress to her experience during childbirth. She found herself repeating mantras to r...
'In line for a strawberry.' What’s for sale at the roadside stalls from Castricum to Beverwijk?
Reporters cycled from Beverwijk to Castricum to explore local roadside stalls along the Rijksstraatweg. These stalls offer a variety of seasonal products, including strawberries and flowers, sold dire...
Haarlem resident (22) dies after collision with truck
A 22-year-old man from Haarlem died on Tuesday morning following a head-on collision between his car and a truck at a roundabout in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene, but the victim suc...
Police remove XR protesters from tracks at Utrecht Central
Police removed Extinction Rebellion activists from the train tracks at Utrecht Centraal station after they disrupted rail traffic on Monday afternoon. The demonstrators, who also held a sit-in in the ...
Pope visits toxic waste dump in Southern Italy
Pope Leo visited the region around Naples in Southern Italy to address the long-term illegal dumping of toxic waste. He condemned the environmental and social damage caused by a combination of crimina...
Extinction Rebellion activists enter tracks at Utrecht Central
Approximately twenty Extinction Rebellion activists entered the train tracks at Utrecht Central station to stage a protest. The demonstrators displayed banners with the message "Genocide spoort niet" ...
Essent raises rates and sounds alarm: ‘If government does nothing, middle incomes will face energy poverty’
Essent has become the first major energy supplier to increase its variable gas and electricity rates for the upcoming quarter, citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company warns that wi...
Uganda reports new Ebola cases
Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to five. Health officials continue to monitor the situation as the outbreak develops.
Shot putter Ruben and gymnast Dunja to focus on enjoying the Special Olympics
Nearly 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in the Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem this June. Local participants Ruben Hussaarts and Dunja Radevic emphasize that while...
Shakira says she has no time for new love: 'My plate is already full'
In an interview with the British newspaper The Times, Colombian singer Shakira stated that she is currently too busy to pursue a new romantic relationship. She explained that her priorities lie elsewh...
Peter (56) fired for ‘strained relations’ after starting relationship with colleague
After losing his wife, 56-year-old Peter entered a relationship with a colleague, which ultimately led to his dismissal for 'disrupted relations.' His experience was shared by career consultant Anne-M...
Ajax signs Anna Knol from FC Twente
Ajax has signed 24-year-old defender Anna Knol from FC Twente on a three-year contract for the upcoming season. Knol, who previously played for clubs including VV Alkmaar and Empoli, joins the Amsterd...
Jetten on Minnesma: tireless climate advocate
Dutch Minister Rob Jetten expressed his condolences following the death of Urgenda director Marjan Minnesma, praising her as a relentless advocate for climate action. He highlighted her creativity and...
Urgenda founder and director Marjan Minnesma dies at 59
Marjan Minnesma, the founder and director of the Dutch climate organization Urgenda, has passed away at the age of 59. She was widely recognized as the driving force behind the organization and its la...