Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Record passenger numbers at Eindhoven Airport as revenue increases
Eindhoven Airport saw a record-breaking nearly seven million passengers travel through its gates last year. This increase in passenger volume resulted in higher turnover and profit for the airport.
Court fines FvD MP 450 euros for Nazi tweet
The Hague Court of Appeal has fined Forum voor Democratie MP Pepijn van Houwelingen 450 euros for insulting two former ministers by posting a doctored image of them with a Nazi flag on X. The incident...
Clannad frontwoman Moya Brennan dies at 73
Irish singer and harpist Moya Brennan, the lead vocalist of the band Clannad, has died at the age of 73. She was a celebrated musician whose career included winning both a Grammy and a BAFTA award.
How to get your child to play outside more
While outdoor play is widely recognized as beneficial for a child's health, many children currently do not spend enough time outside. This article explores various methods parents can use to encourage...
Ricardo’s (26) trophy cabinet is almost full, but he still has room for a Haarlemmermeer medal: ‘You get the occasional bruise’
Combat athlete Ricardo de Jong was honored with a sports medal by the municipality of Haarlemmermeer during a ceremony in Hoofddorp celebrating 150 local athletes. Despite possessing 31 national title...
Collision with truck on N232 near Schiphol, heavy damage and delays
A taxi van and a truck collided on the N232 near Schiphol on Tuesday morning, resulting in significant vehicle damage and traffic delays. It is currently unknown if anyone was injured in the incident.
China condemns ‘dangerous’ US blockade of Iran
China has condemned the United States' blockade of Iranian ports, labeling the move as dangerous and irresponsible behavior. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued the statement in res...
Suspect: Prosecution sought art treasures, not the truth
Suspect Bernhard Z. accused the Dutch Public Prosecution Service of prioritizing the recovery of stolen art treasures over finding the truth during the first day of his trial. The 35-year-old, charged...
May holiday turned out to cost 5,800 euros: ‘we did it because everyone else does’
A Dutch couple, Marjolein and Remco, consulted a budget coach after spending 5,800 euros on a one-week flight vacation during the May school holidays. They admitted they booked the expensive trip due ...
First for food garden in North: vegetables watered by 50,000 liters of rainwater
A food garden in Amsterdam-Noord has launched an experimental project using two 25,000-liter tanks to collect rainwater from nearby apartment rooftops. This initiative, led by Waternet and the local m...
Forts, strongholds and bunkers: visit them near Haarlem this weekend
The National Defense Heritage Weekend on April 18 and 19 allows visitors to explore various forts, bunkers, and fortifications near Haarlem and throughout the Netherlands. Many participating locations...
Explosion at foundation in Badhoevedorp, front door damaged
An explosion occurred at the Muslim-Turkish Cultural Center Markad in Badhoevedorp on Tuesday morning. The blast caused damage to the building's front door, but no injuries were reported.
Same Ziggo network, different label: hollandsnieuwe enters fixed internet and TV
Dutch provider hollandsnieuwe has expanded its services to include fixed internet and television via the Ziggo cable network. This move introduces a second brand to the cable infrastructure, utilizing...
Public Prosecution Service: Months of negotiations over return of looted art treasures
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) revealed it has spent months negotiating with suspects to secure the return of Dacian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum. These discussions regarding...
Possible new Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Negotiators from Iran and the United States may return to Islamabad, Pakistan, later this week to resume talks. According to reports from Reuters, sources indicate that the two sides are looking to co...
Founder of Chinese real estate giant pleads guilty to fraud and bribery
The founder of the Chinese real estate giant Evergrande has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and bribery. He is accused of fabricating billions in revenue prior to the company's 2021 collapse, an ev...
Cedric (47) from Haarlem breathes new life into old laptops for people who cannot afford new ones
Cedric de Wijs, a 47-year-old computer enthusiast from Haarlem, restores laptops up to twenty years old for charitable purposes. He installs Linux on the devices to provide functional computers for in...
Actress Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexual misconduct
Actress Ruby Rose, known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and Batwoman, has accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault. Perry has denied the allegations.
Municipality refuses to intervene in residential parking chaos: Residents must provide their own parking
The Amsterdam municipality has refused to intervene in the parking crisis in the Amstel III district, stating that residents are responsible for securing their own parking spaces. Although residents f...
AIVD and MIVD secretly gathering more information again
The Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD saw a 4% increase in secret information gathering requests last year, totaling 4,615 applications. These requests include invasive measures such as hackin...