Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Men who dare to call themselves feminists: As long as there is inequality, we must fight it
This article highlights the importance of male involvement in the fight for gender equality and women's emancipation. It encourages men to identify as feminists by challenging sexism, raising children...
Shari (20) has wanted to be a funeral director since she was 15. Now she is: ‘Here you see the purest form of love’
Twenty-year-old Shari van Tol from Heemskerk has fulfilled her childhood ambition of becoming a funeral director after pursuing the career since age fifteen. Having entered the profession at nineteen,...
Moscow reports massive attack on targets in Ukraine
Russia's Ministry of Defense announced a large-scale overnight air attack targeting Ukraine's military-industrial complexes, airfields, and energy infrastructure. The strikes aimed to disable key stra...
Rush to join Velsen festival Summer Park Sessions: 68 organizations sign up
The Summer Park Sessions festival in Velsen has received applications from 68 organizations, prompting organizers to stop accepting further registrations due to the high volume of interest. This surge...
Harry Potter play challenging for Dutch cast: 'physio 3 times a week'
The stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has premiered in the Netherlands, featuring a physically demanding three-hour performance with stunts and magic battles. Cast members reported that the...
How Minister Van Weel’s mistake in the Lisa case took on a life of its own: ‘I hear no apologies’
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel caused an integrity scandal after mistakenly claiming in a letter to Parliament that 1,700 police officers had improperly accessed a specific case file. The error...
President: No attacks on countries that do not fire at Iran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country's leadership has agreed to only respond to attacks and will not strike nations that do not target Iran. He offered apologies to neighboring ...
Huge flock of starlings over Stadionbuurt: Car, bike, house, everything is covered in shit
A large flock of starlings is causing significant bird dropping issues for residents in the Stadionbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam South. While some locals are frustrated by the mess on their vehicles...
Line 2 temporarily via Reinaldahuis and Zomervaart to center; Jouw Haarlem and CU sound alarm over misinformation for bus passengers
Bus line 2 in Haarlem will follow an alternative route via Reinaldahuis and Zomervaart until mid-April, bypassing several stops in Parkwijk and Nagtzaamplein. Local political parties Jouw Haarlem and ...
Israeli military reports more Iranian missile attacks
The Israeli military reported that Iran launched a series of missile attacks against Israel on Saturday morning. These strikes follow several reports of similar Iranian attacks occurring throughout th...
Family: Lenferink will likely chuckle at wrong birth year
The family of late Dutch presenter Jan Lenferink shared that he would have been amused by the confusion regarding his actual birth year. While online records often state he was born in 1948, he was ac...
Hansje’s favorites: ‘The very best King’s Day party is here in Oud-West’
Hansje Lathouwers, a 38-year-old resident of Amsterdam, shares her favorite local spots and experiences living on the Ten Katemarkt. She particularly recommends the King's Day celebrations in the Oud-...
GroenLinks and D66 want iconic Schalkwijk snack bar Friet van Piet to disappear
The Haarlem city council is considering redevelopment plans for the Schalkwijk area, which include expanding a Vomar supermarket and constructing 200 new homes. While the project has broad support, po...
Arab League emergency meeting on attacks on member states
Foreign ministers of the Arab League will hold an emergency videoconference on Sunday to discuss recent airstrikes against member states in the Persian Gulf. The meeting was requested by several count...
Repatriation flight from Oman also arrives at Schiphol
A KLM repatriation flight carrying 281 passengers from Muscat, Oman, landed at Schiphol Airport at approximately 8:15 AM. The group included 263 Dutch nationals who were stranded in the Middle East du...
Screen time | Finally, my laziness is leading to less scrolling instead of more
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses his attempt to curb excessive screen time by using a physical block in his kitchen to digitally check in and out. This weekly column explores the relationship betwe...
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56 Dutch nationals on repatriation flight from Egypt, 281 people from Oman [update]
A TUI repatriation flight carrying 56 Dutch travelers from Israel and the West Bank landed at Schiphol Airport early Saturday morning. The operation, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wa...
Max Verstappen crystal clear in Melbourne: ‘I’m not enjoying it at all, I’m emotionally drained’
Max Verstappen expressed significant frustration and emotional exhaustion following a rare crash during the qualifying session in Melbourne. The four-time world champion emphasized that he is prepared...
Voting at unique locations: Duivenvoorde Castle in Voorschoten, the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and at midnight in Castricum
During the Dutch municipal elections on March 18, citizens can cast their votes at unique locations across the country, including the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem and Kasteel Duivenvoorde in Voorschot...
Code yellow across most of the Netherlands due to dense fog
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for dense fog across most of the Netherlands on Saturday morning. The alert covers almost all provinces except for Limburg, following an expansion of ...