Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Erik van Muiswinkel guest at fifth Schalkwijk Society afternoon
Comedian Erik van Muiswinkel will be the special guest at the fifth annual event hosted by the Genootschap Oud Schalkwijk on May 9. Van Muiswinkel, who grew up in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem, w...
These departments score lowest in satisfaction at the Municipality of Amsterdam: ‘A lot of work to be done’
Civil servants give municipality solid marks, but social safety scores low
Employees of the municipality of Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though concerns remain regarding social safety and high work pressure. A recent survey found that 22% of staff ...
Civil servants give municipality high marks, but it scores low on social safety
Municipal employees in Amsterdam gave their employer an average rating of 7.5, though a recent survey highlighted serious concerns regarding social safety and high work pressure. Reports of internal u...
De Kast and De Bankzitters to perform for Royal Family on King's Day
The Frisian band De Kast and the group De Bankzitters are scheduled to perform for the Dutch royal family during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The program team noted that De Kast was specifically...
Incident at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp not the first: ‘This is bad for the neighborhood's reputation’
An explosion occurred Tuesday morning at the Tefekkur foundation in Badhoevedorp, marking the latest in a series of incidents at the site. Neighbors report that the location has previously seen a car ...
Food safety not up to standard at over two-thirds of fish shops
A recent inspection by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) found that more than two-thirds of fish shops failed to comply with food safety regulations. The most frequent ...
Prosecutors demand four years for man for financing Hamas
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a four-year prison sentence against 58-year-old Amin A. for allegedly financing Hamas. Prosecutors claim that between 2010 and 2023, A. raised over 8....
Astonishment over father who took school to court: ‘I think this is a champagne problem’
Fossil fuel phase-out summit approaches, expectations diverge
The Netherlands and Colombia are co-hosting the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels at the end of this month in Santa Marta, Colombia. Ministers from approximately fifty countri...
9 pets found dead in Bergentheim, possibly poisoned
Police in Bergentheim are investigating the deaths of nine pets, including seven cats and two dogs, found dead in the village. Authorities suspect the animals may have been poisoned and are currently ...
Spanish court will not investigate well-known deepfake case
A Spanish court has declined to investigate a deepfake case involving German TV presenter Collien Fernandes. Fernandes filed a complaint against her former partner, Christian Ulmen, for allegedly dist...
Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of a defense agreement with Israel that had been in place for more than twenty years. The announcement was made during Meloni's official ...
Trump 'shocked' by Meloni's stance on Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed shock and disappointment after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reportedly refused to assist the United States in the conflict with Iran. This tension marks ...
25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack
A 25-year-old man from Den Bosch was arrested last Friday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service announced the arrest on Tuesday, following investigations i...
Police investigate explosion at Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp
Police are investigating an explosion that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp early this morning, which caused property damage but no injuries. Surveillance footage identified suspe...
Switching from 'dead' HFC Haarlem to Telstar? Betrayal to some, a fairy tale to others
The article explores the complex emotions of former HFC Haarlem fans as they witness the rise of regional rival Telstar following the demise of their own club. While some supporters view switching loy...
Tata and works council reach agreement on innovation department, legal action avoided
Tata Steel Nederland's management and the Central Works Council reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding budget cuts for the PQI innovation department. As a result of this settlement, the planned leg...
Police release images of man posing as bank employee who withdrew thousands in IJmuiden and Amsterdam
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly posed as a bank employee to defraud victims of thousands of euros. The man was recorded using stolen bank details to withdraw cash ...
Irene de Bel after hack: I’d rather save my medical records myself, even if it takes a bit longer to make an appointment
A security incident at software provider ChipSoft has caused hospital patient portals to remain offline for a week, disrupting online appointment scheduling. The breach has led patients to reconsider ...