Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Review: Merijn Scholten delivers an often hilarious ode to herd behavior in Lemming
Israel to sue The New York Times over sexual violence article
Israel is suing The New York Times and one of its journalists for defamation following an article published by the newspaper. The legal action stems from allegations that Israeli soldiers, prison guar...
Amsterdam women start playoffs with victory over SCHC
WHO Chief Tedros thanks Tenerife for help with Hondius
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has thanked the residents of Tenerife for their assistance with the vessel m/v Hondius. He also commended the Spanish government, emergency responders, ...
Vandalized statue on Houtplein in Haarlem to be restored: "We won't be defeated"
The 'Hirondelle' sculpture on Houtplein in Haarlem is being repaired after it was intentionally vandalized in mid-April. Stichting de Beeldengalerij and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a crowdfundi...
Chantal Janzen replaces Martijn Krabbé as host of Kopen Zonder Kijken
Chantal Janzen will take over as the presenter for the tenth season of the RTL television program Kopen Zonder Kijken, succeeding Martijn Krabbé. The announcement was made by Krabbé on Instagram and...
Cat clubbing and bouncy castles: Fun in the party tent as Wijk aan Zee celebrates. ‘This is the real festival feeling’
The second day of the Meifestival in Wijk aan Zee saw large crowds gather at the Dorpsweide for various festivities, including traditional games and live music. Attendees enjoyed a vibrant festival at...
Esther and Bert’s parents long for justice. Now their last hope is about to break
Actress June Yanez plays 16-year-old Guadalupe, raising her sister while trying to go to school: ‘Such a young person is in survival mode’
Where is the leadership?
Protests against a proposed asylum seeker center in Loosdrecht have escalated, leading police to use water cannons to disperse demonstrators. As calls for further national protests grow, the situation...
Jodi G and the Wayfaring Strangers celebrate American folk; 'Not technically complex music, very accessible'
Jodi G and the Wayfaring Strangers will perform a program of accessible American Appalachian folk songs at De Pletterij on Friday, May 15. Singer Jodi Gilbert describes the music as everyday songs abo...
Von der Leyen: Russia defies diplomacy with attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Russia for launching one of its most relentless drone attacks against Ukraine. She stated that while Moscow is openly defying diplomatic ef...
How to ensure children exercise safely and healthily? 'Only training in the gym is too one-sided'
Experts warn that children's physical activity is often too limited or specialized, which can lead to injuries and decreased motivation. They recommend prioritizing a variety of movements and sports o...
Women feel unsafe at Sloterplas: ‘Suddenly I felt a tap on my lower back’
Cleanup operation in Pelsstraat and other Velsen streets: From sweeping and pruning to cleaning gutters
A street cleaning initiative has launched in Velsen-Noord, affecting Pelsstraat and other local streets with temporary parking restrictions. The maintenance program includes activities such as sweepin...
Teenagers (15 and 17) arrested for robbery in Hoofddorp
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, for a robbery at a tobacco shop in Hoofddorp that took place on April 4. The suspects, who are from Amsterdam and Haarlemmermeer, fled the scene on ...
New executive and plans receive broad support from Hillegom council; only CDA and HvH vote against ‘Making Hillegom together’
The Hillegom municipal council has expressed broad support for the new local governing agreement titled "Hillegom maken we samen," with 16 out of 19 members voting in favor. Only the political parties...
Minors arrested for armed robbery of tobacco shop in Hoofddorp shopping center
Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, in connection with an armed robbery of a tobacco shop in Hoofddorp that occurred on April 4. The suspects, who reside in Amsterdam and Haarlemmermee...
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Pope criticizes European rearmament
Pope Leo XIV has criticized European nations for increasing their military expenditures, stating that the world is being "mangled by wars." Speaking to university students in Rome, the Pope also chall...