Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin takes Indo seniors back to the sixties with his red guitar
Indorock legend Eddy Chatelin will perform during a musical lunch for seniors from the former Dutch East Indies at the Tempo Doeloe daycare center in Schalkwijk, Haarlem. Organized by Zorgbalans, the ...
Brussels calls on member states to consider gas reserves for winter
The European Commission has urged EU member states to begin preparing their gas reserves for the upcoming winter due to the conflict in the Middle East. This measure is intended to protect citizens an...
D66 largest in Santpoort and Driehuis. FVD in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Sterk Velsen retains Velsen-Noord
In the recent municipal elections, D66 emerged as the largest party in Santpoort and Driehuis, while FVD secured victories in IJmuiden and Velserbroek. Local party Sterk Velsen maintained its lead in ...
Prosecutors appeal acquittal of former NCTV official for spying for Morocco
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office is appealing the acquittal of former NCTV analyst Abderrahim El M. on charges of spying for Morocco. While cleared of espionage, El M. received a 20-month prison s...
D66 defends occasional detention of asylum-seeking children
The Dutch political party D66 has defended the government's decision to detain asylum-seeking families with children arriving at Schiphol Airport who have a low chance of obtaining residency. Under th...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to determine a new governing coalition following the municipal elections in Amsterdam. The two-day proc...
Talks between scout Biemond and party leaders begin
Scout Hendrik Jan Biemond has begun exploratory talks with leaders from twelve political parties to discuss potential coalitions following the Amsterdam municipal elections. The meetings, spanning two...
High interest in free saplings and greenery: '95 percent are greedy, but 5 percent are moved and come to help us'
Thousands of people visited the Lincolnpark Buurttuin in Hoofddorp to collect free trees and shrubs as part of the 'Meer Bomen Nu' campaign. The initiative redistributes plants that were unable to thr...
Singapore calls Hormuz closure a crisis for Asian countries
Singapore's Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, warned that the disruption of fuel transport through the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict in the Middle East poses a major crisis for Asian economies...
Winter coats can be put away as blossoms bloom on Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk
Blossoms have begun to bloom along the Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk, signaling the arrival of spring weather. This seasonal milestone suggests that it is time for residents to store their winter ...
Neil Diamond releases new album years after retiring from performing
Singer Neil Diamond has announced a new album titled "Wild At Heart," which is set to be released on May 8. The 85-year-old artist retired from performing in 2018 following his diagnosis with Parkinso...
Oil prices drop about 10 percent after Trump's remarks on Iran
Oil prices dropped by approximately 10 percent on Monday following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Trump announced a five-day pause on attacks against Iranian energy facilities ...
Marcel (67) has thousands of books about Cruyff: ‘He was very friendly, made you feel like he’d known you for years’
ACM fears VolkerWessels takeover could hinder competition
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has expressed concerns that the acquisition of construction firm VolkerWessels by investment company HAL could negatively impact competition. The re...
US pauses attacks on Iranian energy facilities
The United States has announced a five-day pause in attacks on Iranian energy facilities while diplomatic talks continue between the two nations. President Donald Trump described recent discussions as...
Marco Borsato's music returns to The Passion following acquittal in sexual offense case
Marco Borsato's music will return to the Dutch Easter event The Passion for the first time in several years on April 2. The song "Hoe Het Danst," a collaboration with Davina Michelle and Armin van Buu...
Why the Museumplein skatepark is Olympian Roos Zwetsloot’s favorite: ‘We want to be seen’
Relocation to take Badhoevedorp merger club's squad to the next level
SCPB’22, a merger club from Badhoevedorp, is preparing to move to a brand new sports complex. The club aims to leverage the new facilities to elevate its team's performance and eventually compete at...
Gas leak in Haarlem possibly caused by home burglary
A gas leak occurred on J.J. Hamelinkstraat in Haarlem on Monday morning. Authorities suspect the leak may have been caused by a burglary at a local residence.
Prosecutors demand 9.5 years for woman (75) for killing partner
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 9.5-year prison sentence for a 75-year-old woman accused of killing her 77-year-old partner in Amsterdam in January 2020. The suspect allegedly stra...