Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Barbara Tammes (59) gives Parool readers assignments in 'more flexible thinking' this summer
Former Ajax player Noussair Mazraoui is an intelligent all-rounder who plays brilliantly for the Moroccan national team
Travel companion full of words: Brankele Frank, Splinter Chabot and 9 other writers share their ideal summer book
Cyclist seriously injured in Ambt Delden, driver arrested
A cyclist was seriously injured following a collision with a car on the N740 in Ambt Delden on Friday night. The driver has been arrested, and the cyclist was transported to the hospital for emergency...
Putin celebrates capture of Ukrainian city Kostiantynivka
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly celebrated the capture of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostjantynivka during a visit to a military command post. The Kremlin claims that Ukraine suffered h...
Report: Drones spotted at Dutch bases linked to Russian shadow fleet
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests that drones spotted over Dutch military bases late last year were likely operated from Russian shadow fleet vessels in the North ...
Uproar over German plan for mandatory doctor's notes for sick employees
The German government is facing significant criticism over a proposal that would require employees to obtain a doctor's note on their first day of illness to reduce absenteeism. General practitioners ...
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises further
The death toll from severe earthquakes in Venezuela has risen significantly, with the Ministry of Information confirming at least 2,645 fatalities. Rescue efforts and assessments of the damage are ong...
Mexican President calls on World Cup fans to celebrate responsibly
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged citizens to celebrate responsibly during the upcoming World Cup match following previous deadly incidents. Her statement serves as a call for safety to pr...
BMW concerned about illegal 'bootleg' BMWs built in Russia
BMW has issued a warning regarding the unauthorized production of vehicles in Russia using abandoned parts and locally sourced materials. These so-called 'bootleg BMWs' are being assembled by former e...
Van den Brink takes next step against municipalities refusing asylum seekers
Minister of Asylum Bart van den Brink announced that he will take further action next week against municipalities in the Netherlands that refuse to provide asylum housing. The minister will identify t...
City executive board stands by Kolenkit relocation plans: "Unfortunately sometimes leads to disappointment"
Amsterdam's executive board remains committed to the relocation project in the Kolenkitbuurt, despite acknowledging that matching residents with suitable new housing sometimes causes disappointment. O...
RTL takes a break from Married At First Sight: 'Unrelated to UK controversy'
RTL has announced a pause for the program Married at First Sight. The broadcaster confirmed that the search for new contestants has not yet begun, clarifying that this decision is unrelated to controv...
Two seriously injured in collision between cyclist and motorcyclist in Heemstede
A cyclist and a motorcyclist were both seriously injured following a collision on the Leidsevaartweg in Heemstede on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene to assist the two victi...
Wildfire near Costa Brava not yet under control
A forest fire in the mountains of Catalonia, near the Costa Brava, remains uncontrolled after spreading due to strong winds and dry conditions. The fire has reportedly consumed approximately one thous...
Exhibition Skaters Captured: chroniclers of a life without guardrails
Review: The video art of Julika Rudelius shows the seduction of shiny cars and Uzis
Claartje Wesselink erects a monument for Parool journalist Paul Sanders, who warned early on about the danger of Nazi Germany: ‘He was a jack-of-all-trades who excelled at many things’
Halsema on Osdorp explosion: "No reports received that could have prevented this"
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema stated that the city received no specific warnings regarding explosive activity prior to a major blast in the Osdorp neighborhood that injured seven people. While residen...
No sober New Year in Haarlem after all: municipal fireworks or drone show starting in 2027
Following a recent city council debate, Haarlem has decided to host a central fireworks, drone, or laser show for New Year's Eve starting in 2027. This decision overturns the mayor's original proposal...