Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Summit to move away from oil and gas has one key outcome: the summit itself
The first international summit for countries aiming to phase out fossil fuels concluded with a positive atmosphere but without any concrete new plans. Organizers highlighted that the event's most sign...
Belgium wants to take over 7 nuclear reactors from energy company Engie
The Belgian government is negotiating with French company Engie to take full ownership of seven nuclear reactors located in Doel and Tihange. Prime Minister Bart De Wever announced the move, which aim...
Casper the Friendly Ghost series in the works at Disney+
Disney+ is developing a new live-action series featuring the character Casper the Friendly Ghost. Director Steven Spielberg, who was previously involved in a Casper film, will serve as an executive pr...
Review: Mendelssohn: Symphonies & Oratorios – a rolled-up sleeves tribute from the Gewandhausorchester
Shorts or umbrella? This is the Haarlem weather forecast for May
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten from weeronline.nl provides the weather outlook for Haarlem for the month of May. The forecast helps residents determine whether to expect warm sunshine or rainy cond...
Heritage of the Week | Wartime history in the soil of Zeeburgereiland
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an early 20th-century military shooting range on Zeeburgereiland. The investigation into these findings provides insight into the area's historical milita...
Paul Reinders from Driehuis gives WWII tours in the dunes: I was amazed by the scale of all those bunkers
Paul Reinders, a volunteer ranger and museum worker from Driehuis, leads guided tours in the coastal dunes to highlight the history of World War II bunkers. Inspired by his parents' stories, Reinders ...
Annemarie van Haeringen: "It was certain I would become an illustrator"
Renowned children's book artist and author Annemarie van Haeringen has been featured as an icon of North Holland, highlighting her prolific and award-winning career. Born in Haarlem, she is known for ...
Firefighters battle 't Harde fire from distance due to ammunition
Firefighters are battling an uncontrolled fire at a military training ground in 't Harde while restricted to paths due to the risk of exploding ammunition. Only armored military vehicles are permitted...
Economic growth disappoints due to uncertainty: 'Just short of stagnation'
The Dutch economy grew by only 0.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, narrowly avoiding stagnation according to figures from CBS. This lower-than-expected growth rate is attributed to ongoing e...
14-year-old victim in singer d4vd murder case threatened to reveal abuse
American singer d4vd is a suspect in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez following a dispute between the two. Prosecutors allege the victim had threatened to reveal an illegal relationsh...
DNA pioneer Craig Venter dies at 79
Renowned DNA researcher J. Craig Venter has passed away at the age of 79 following complications from cancer treatment. He is widely recognized for his pioneering work as one of the first scientists t...
Case of murdered Syrian teenagers proves once again how vital it is to keep all options open during investigations
Israel takes Gaza flotilla passengers to Israel
Israel has intercepted more than twenty ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Approximately 175 passengers are being transported to Israel, ac...
Fire in Beverwijk apartment building
A fire broke out in an apartment building on Fokkerlaan in Beverwijk on Thursday morning. The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 8:00 AM.
Karremans: Water will continue to flow for every household
Minister Vincent Karremans assured that drinking water will remain available for all households, even during potential freshwater shortages caused by drought. His statement follows a report from the C...
Mayor of Peel en Maas asks people to stay away from fire
Mayor Bob Vostermans of Peel en Maas has urged residents to stay away from the Heldense Bossen area due to a large ongoing wildfire between Kessel and Helden. He emphasized that the area is currently ...
Maarten Hopman writes jokes for Even Tot Hier: ‘You try to outdo each other, you want to come up with the best joke’
Red Bull management realizes they must improve quickly to convince Verstappen: car put on major diet
Red Bull Racing leadership acknowledges the urgent need for performance improvements to ensure Max Verstappen remains with the team. A critical development phase begins this weekend at the Miami Grand...
Air France-KLM fears $2.4 billion in extra fuel costs: The biggest blow is yet to come
Air France-KLM expects to spend an additional $2.4 billion on fuel this year due to the conflict in the Middle East. While the aviation group reported improved results for the first quarter, it warns ...