Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem artist Arjan Broek’s exhibition on the golden glow of adversity: ‘Of course I sometimes thought: what on earth happened here?’
Haarlem photographer Arjan Broek is launching a photo exhibition and book titled 'Everything is possible' at Fort Knox in Hoofddorp starting April 25. The project features twenty portraits and stories...
Heemskerk Lokaal, Hart voor Heemskerk and CDA can proceed as council approves scout's report despite slim majority concerns
The Heemskerk city council has approved the start of coalition negotiations between Heemskerk Lokaal, Hart voor Heemskerk, and the CDA. Although the decision was unanimous, some council members expres...
Steven Kazàn on reunion with Jamie Kames: 'Maybe in a few years'
Illusionist Steven Kaz an stated in an interview with Weekend magazine that he and Jamie Kames will not be reconciling in the near future. The couple separated last summer following Kames's affair wit...
European Union seizes energy crisis to phase out fossil fuel dependence
The European Commission is introducing measures to reduce the European Union's dependency on fossil fuels in response to the current energy crisis. The plan aims to accelerate the energy transition wh...
Iran: two ships seized in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian authorities have seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged maritime violations. The vessels were reported by the Tasnim news agency to have been transported to the Ira...
Cosmetics chain Rituals warns customers after data breach
Cosmetics chain Rituals has issued a warning to its customers following a data breach where customer information was unlawfully downloaded. The company advised individuals to be vigilant against poten...
Pedestrian injured in collision with bus on Elandsgracht
A male pedestrian was injured on Tuesday morning following a collision with a bus at the intersection of Elandsgracht and Marnixstraat. Emergency services responded to the scene around 11:45 AM, and t...
Concerns in Parliament over halt to power connections in Utrecht
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives expressed concern on Wednesday regarding the announced suspension of new power grid connections in parts of Utrecht province starting this July. MPs are q...
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In Search of Spekkoek: Three neighborhood dinners to connect residents of the Indische Buurt
On April 25, the community center De Schakel will host the first of three neighborhood dinners titled 'Op zoek naar Spekkoek' to connect residents of the Indische Buurt. Organizer Amis Agung Boersma a...
Action and Albert Heijn sell fake AirPods, Apple targets Dutch wholesaler
Retailers Action, Albert Heijn, and Sligro have been found selling counterfeit AirPods Pro that were marketed as genuine products at low prices. Apple discovered the illegal trade and is now taking ac...
Tata Steel tests plant after excessive chromium-6 emissions
Tata Steel is conducting trial runs at its Direct Sheet Plant in IJmuiden this week to measure emissions following an earlier shutdown. The facility was closed after internal tests revealed that chrom...
Prosecutors: Shot teens were in the wrong place at the wrong time
The Public Prosecution Service stated during a preliminary hearing that two teenagers shot dead in an Amsterdam park on New Year's Day were victims of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The 2...
Jetten refuses to say if he pressured D66 senators
D66 leader Rob Jetten refused to disclose whether he pressured his party's senators to support the asylum emergency measures law. The proposed legislation was ultimately rejected by the Dutch Senate o...
Wilders slams 'worthless package' against high fuel prices
PVV leader Geert Wilders has criticized the Dutch government's measures to mitigate high fuel prices, calling the plan a "flimsy package." He argued that the measures are insufficient and pointed out ...
What is your data actually worth online? ‘The more data hackers get on you, the higher the price’
Following a data leak at internet provider Odido, victims are pursuing a mass claim seeking hundreds of euros in compensation. Experts explain that hackers pay higher prices for complete datasets whic...
YouTube prank appears to be motive for fatal shooting of Syrian boys in Piet Wiedijkpark
A prank call from a YouTube livestream allegedly triggered a fatal shooting on New Year's Day in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark, resulting in the deaths of two innocent Syrian teenagers. The suspect rep...
UK and France convene Hormuz summit on reopening plans
The United Kingdom and France are hosting a meeting in London with military planners from over thirty countries, including the Netherlands, to discuss the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Horm...
71 notifications of demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 71 permit applications last week concerning demolition and tree felling projects across the city. Residents are encouraged to check the list for developments occu...
Largest fuel price increase in UK since June 2022
Fuel prices in the United Kingdom rose by 8.7 percent in March compared to February, marking the largest monthly increase since June 2022. This spike represents the most significant rise in fuel costs...