Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hungary denies Kyiv European gas over Druzhba pipeline
Hungary has announced it will gradually suspend gas transport to Ukraine until oil flow resumes through the Druzhba pipeline. The pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Hungary via Ukraine, was previ...
Iranian ambassador in Pakistan speaks of basis for dialogue
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam stated that there are currently no direct or indirect contacts between Iran and the United States. He noted that friendly nations are attempting to e...
JA21 and BBB demand minister dismiss police leadership
The Dutch political parties JA21 and BBB have demanded that the Minister dismiss the national police leadership. This call follows controversies regarding the leadership's communication with officers ...
Heemstede butcher's salt beef earns top marks in national trade competition
Slagerij Van der Geest from Heemstede received top honors for its cured beef and ossenworst at a national trade competition for regional products. The jury awarded the butchery maximum scores, recogni...
Spinning studio Vélo closes doors due to financial problems
The quarterpipe holds no more secrets for Deza: ‘You learn it through trial and error’
Eleven-year-old Deza is mastering new skateboarding techniques, such as dropping in on a quarterpipe, at a skatepark in Haarlem. She describes the learning process as one of trial and error, emphasizi...
78 municipal notices on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 78 permit applications last week, with 76 focused on projects within Haarlem and one in Spaarndam. These applications mainly concern demolition and tree felling a...
Netflix working on reboot of American rom-com 13 Going on 30
Netflix is developing a reboot of the 2004 romantic comedy '13 Going on 30'. Actors Emily Bader and Logan Lerman have been cast to lead the new production, as reported by Deadline.
Luciano branch in Zandvoort closes after five years. ‘Luckily I still visit Overveen often enough’
The Luciano ice cream parlor in Zandvoort is closing after five years of operation. Owner Barbara Molenaar announced the closure to focus entirely on the brand's location in nearby Overveen.
Out with the old: Scouting Brigitta welcomes your junk
Scouting Brigitta in Haarlem-Noord is inviting residents to donate their unused household items and clutter. The organization plans to repurpose or sell these donations to support their scouting activ...
Municipalities and police inspect 350 garage units in Heemskerk and Beverwijk
Police, local enforcement, and housing associations conducted an integrated inspection of 350 garage storage units across Heemskerk and Beverwijk last week. The large-scale operation was carried out a...
Amsterdam congratulates Diemen on 800 years of history
The municipality of Diemen is celebrating its 800th anniversary on Sunday, March 29. Its neighbor, Amsterdam, has extended congratulations to mark the historical milestone.
Suspect in attempted murder of children may have been psychotic
A 49-year-old man from Moergestel is accused of attempting to murder his two young children in December. According to his lawyer, the suspect had suffered from chronic insomnia for months and may have...
Spanish PM: Iran conflict greater risk than Iraq war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned his parliament that the current conflict in the Middle East poses a significantly greater global risk than the 2003 Iraq invasion. He characterized the pot...
Outrage over new €159 Dutch World Cup shirts, experts respond: 'This is where the value lies'
Nike and the KNVB have unveiled the new Dutch national football team's World Cup kits, which feature a vibrant orange color and a retail price of 159 euros. While the high cost has sparked public back...
Public needs more help and clarity on sustainability, says SER
The Social and Economic Council (SER) reports that Dutch households and small businesses face significant obstacles when attempting to make their properties more sustainable. The advisory body is call...
Singer Bente to perform five shows at Paradiso in December
Two arrested for arson of Jewish ambulances in London
Police in London have arrested two men in connection with an arson attack on parked ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer organization. The incident, which occurred last Monday, is being investig...
Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep reopens, floor cracks were 'superficial'
Art center Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep has reopened after an investigation determined that floor cracks found in the building were superficial and did not compromise safety. The facility resumed operations ...
AEX index opens higher on hopes for end to war, oil price falls
The AEX-index in Amsterdam opened with gains on Wednesday, driven by optimism regarding potential peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that ...