Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Time for ‘Brainsterdam’? Amsterdam wants to collaborate with Brainport in a ‘tech corridor’
Amsterdam is proposing a collaboration with Brainport Eindhoven to create a "tech corridor" aimed at positioning both regions at the top of the European high-tech sector. The initiative, which origina...
Ukraine claims new attack on Tuapse oil refinery
The Ukrainian military has claimed responsibility for a new strike on an oil refinery in the Russian port city of Tuapse. This facility has been targeted several times since early April, resulting in ...
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EU ministers: pressure on Russia must be increased
EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol have called for increased pressure on Russia and enhanced support for Ukraine, noting that President Putin has shown no interest in peace negotiations. The min...
Spaarnestad has a unique creative hub in Haarlem-North with De Volharding: ‘There is no separation between the social and the artistic’
De Volharding has emerged as a unique creative incubator in Haarlem-Noord, aimed at integrating social and artistic initiatives. Coordinator Hugo Post describes the site as a vital space for cultural ...
Poetry collection by wordsmith Jan J. Pieterse brings a smile
Haarlem-based author Jan J. Pieterse has released a new collection of light verse poetry characterized by sharp insights and mild irony. The book aims to provide readers with a sense of humor and pers...
ACM fines auction website Ticketveiling.nl for price inflation via automatic bids; thousands of consumers misled
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined the auction website Ticketveiling.nl 270,000 euros for misleading thousands of consumers. The company used a custom-built algorithm ...
Malfunction at newly renovated Cruquius bridges, roads closed for investigation
A malfunction at the Cruquius Bridges has disrupted shipping traffic since last Friday, preventing the bridges from being operated for unknown reasons. The N201 road between Spieringweg and Javalaan w...
About 130 asylum seekers in Groningen shelter, 10 outside at Ter Apel
Approximately 130 asylum seekers stayed at a temporary shelter in Groningen on Wednesday night because the Ter Apel registration center reached capacity. An additional ten people opted to sleep outdoo...
Italy seizes valuable assets of dead mafia boss
Italian authorities have seized over 200 million euros in assets belonging to the deceased mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. Denaro, who was Italy's most wanted fugitive for decades, died in prison in...
New sunscreen dispensers in Velsen: sun protection at seven locations
The municipality of Velsen has installed free sunscreen dispensers at seven locations, including beach entrances and parks, to help protect visitors from sun damage. This initiative provides easy acce...
Parents believed it was their right to take children from Dalfsen
Two parents who allegedly kidnapped their children from foster care in Dalfsen to Belgium last March told a court they believed they were within their rights. The couple stated they took the children ...
Skating bench and plaques at Kees Jongert Ice Club honor unsung heroes. Turns named after board members who completed the 'Tour of Tours'
The Kees Jongert Ice Club in Heemskerk has honored its volunteers and local icons by unveiling a skating bench and naming track curves after members Nico Pronk and Jos Niesten. The bench, inspired by ...
Left-back Jetten leaves Jong Ajax for SC Cambuur
Eighteen-year-old left-back Lucas Jetten has left Ajax to sign a three-season contract with SC Cambuur. The young defender makes the move from Amsterdam as the Leeuwarden-based club prepares for its u...
US Embassy in Kyiv remains open after Russian call to leave
The United States embassy in Kyiv has announced it will remain open despite Russian warnings for foreigners and diplomats to evacuate the Ukrainian capital ahead of planned attacks. In a statement on ...
Netherlands extends Patriot mission in Poland by six months
The Dutch government has decided to extend the deployment of Patriot missile systems in Poland for up to six more months to secure a key logistics hub for aid to Ukraine. Other defense systems, includ...
No more banana boxes of second-hand comics at Haarlem Comic Days, but a critical look at the world: 'A drawing can really grab you'
The Haarlem Stripdagen festival on May 30 and 31 will focus on social narratives and graphic novels under the theme "Critical Looking." Moving beyond second-hand comic collecting, the event highlights...
Fatbike company La Souris receives 6.5 million from ING and targets international expansion
The fatbike retailer La Souris has received a 6.5 million euro investment from ING to support its international expansion plans. Currently operating branches in the Netherlands and Belgium, the compan...
Kallas: Don't fall into Russia's trap by naming EU envoy
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that the European Union should not fall into a Russian trap by naming a specific envoy for Ukraine-Russia negotiations at this stage. Speaking ahead of a...
Landlords also dumped rental homes en masse in the first quarter: 'The Netherlands is on the brink of a housing market collapse'
Landlords in the Netherlands continued to sell off rental properties in large numbers during the first quarter of the year. While this trend persists, the Kadaster predicts that the pace of these sale...