Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Fouad O. (43) fled after sentence in major Amsterdam drug case, but returns himself to avoid Moroccan prison
US talks with NATO vanguard including Netherlands cause unrest
A meeting between the United States and a select group of NATO members, including the Netherlands, has caused tension within the alliance. Other NATO members fear this consultation could lead to inter...
Have you seen the djembe player anywhere? Seniors fully enjoy the Volbloeiers senior festival at Landgoed Akerendam
Over 350 seniors participated in the fourth edition of the Volbloeiers theater festival, held at the Akerendam estate in Beverwijk. Attendees enjoyed a variety of performances and workshops tailored s...
Why the public outrage, Henk Spaan asks. Van Dijk played much better than public opinion gave him credit for
Columnist Henk Spaan defends Virgil van Dijk's recent football performances, arguing that the public criticism directed at the player is unwarranted. Spaan evaluates the performances of several player...
Verstappen third in Silverstone sprint race qualifying
Max Verstappen qualified in third place for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix on the Silverstone circuit. Lewis Hamilton secured the fastest time, finishing 0.321 seconds ahead of the Red Bull...
Amstelveenseweg under A10 Zuid closed for six weeks
Churchill Pride began after flags were destroyed and continues to grow: De Wolkenkrabber now also participates
The Churchill Pride initiative in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt has expanded significantly since its inception in 2016, gaining momentum following the destruction of several rainbow flags in 2023. Residen...
Human counting error almost costs Siena (18) her diploma: 'Failing is never fun, but it's even worse when it turns out to be unjustified'
Eighteen-year-old Siena Alexander was initially told she failed her final exams at Gymnasium Felisenum by a narrow margin. After her family challenged the result, school officials discovered a countin...
Resumption of train traffic in Rotterdam delayed for the fourth time
ProRail has delayed the resumption of train services from Rotterdam to the south for the fourth time. The operator now aims to restore full service by 5:00 a.m. on Monday after failing to meet the ori...
It's official: IKC Cunera is happening with a maximum building height of 11.5 meters
Local authorities have approved the updated spatial framework for the new Integraal Kind Centrum (IKC) in Bakkum. The school, which was previously greenlit in 2024, will be constructed on Vondelstraat...
Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants
Pope Leo praised the United States for its historical commitment to welcoming immigrants in a recent video address. The speech was delivered on the eve of his home country's 250th anniversary.
Local parties angry over smaller ballot without candidate names: 'Where is Thea from Opperdoes?'
Approximately one hundred local political parties in the Netherlands are protesting the government's plan to introduce smaller, candidate-free ballots by 2029. The groups have urged Minister Heerma to...
'White men to the back!' Richard Kemper finds Sophie Straat's call original and essential. 'Just like with Rembrandt.'
Singer Sophie Straat called for women, queer individuals, and people of color to move to the front during her performance at the Best Kept Secret festival. Richard Kemper praised the statement as orig...
Arrested Turkish comedian who called Erdogan a dictator faces jail time
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas was taken into pre-trial detention on Friday following his arrest for allegedly mocking religious values and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The comedian faces...
State Secretary does not want harsher sentences for young offenders
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen stated that she does not support increasing criminal penalties for offenders aged 12 to 17. Her position opposes the previous cabinet's push to raise maximum senten...
Animal testing on monkeys may continue after 2030
Minister of Science Rianne Letschert has informed the House of Representatives that animal testing on monkeys may continue beyond 2030. She stated that these tests remain necessary for the development...
Heemskerk baker Sjon bakes for Tour de France fans again this year: 'A new quiz every day'
Baker Sjon Koelman from the bakery Wim Koelman in Heemskerk is once again celebrating the Tour de France by offering special themed cakes to customers who correctly answer daily cycling-related quizze...
Strait of Hormuz just safe enough to let oil prices fall
Oil prices have declined as shipping traffic gradually resumes through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this improvement, the region remains marked by significant security risks and ongoing uncertainty f...
Just Go Skating connects asylum seekers and Haarlem residents at skatepark this Sunday: ‘On a skateboard, it doesn’t matter where you’re from’
The initiative Just Go Skating is organizing a skateboarding workshop this weekend in Haarlem to foster connections between asylum seekers and local residents. The organizers aim to promote social inc...
Jan-Kees Emmer just celebrates 250 years of the United States because the US is more than Trump
Journalist Jan-Kees Emmer reflects on the significance of the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. He highlights that the celebration remains meaningful regardless of current politica...