Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'We have lost ourselves'. Jolanda van der Heijden from Bloemendaal is silent for much of the day and recommends it to others
Jolanda van der Heijden from Bloemendaal advocates for daily silence and mindfulness to help people reconnect with themselves amidst modern-day pressures. She provides silent walks, mindfulness traini...
Home batteries appeal to solar panel owners. Strong interest in Energiek Velsen meetings
As feed-in compensation for solar power is set to diminish next year, interest in home battery storage has surged among residents in Velsen. Information sessions organized by the local group Energiek ...
Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis demands rectification from Volt leader Broersen in court
Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has taken Volt politician Juliet Broersen to court, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. Melis argues the...
Real estate entrepreneur demands retraction from Amsterdam Volt leader in court
Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has filed a lawsuit against Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. M...
Evelyn finally makes the front page
A woman named Evelyn has been featured on the front page of a newspaper with a photograph. Despite reaching this milestone, the reality of the situation is not what she had originally envisioned.
Vanessa (49) is finally free from bulimia after 25 years: ‘I ended every binge with a liter of ice cream and a can of whipped cream’
Vanessa Aland, a 49-year-old from Beverwijk, has recovered from bulimia after a 25-year struggle and is now dedicated to helping others with the condition. The article highlights that approximately 22...
World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin
Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo. This is an exceptional age for the species, which typically lives between 35 and 40 years in the wild.
Trump removes AI image of himself as Jesus after criticism
Donald Trump removed an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus from his Truth Social account following widespread criticism. The former president had posted the controversial graphic on Sunday befo...
Iran warns of energy crisis escalation due to US blockade
The Iranian Ministry of Defense warned that the global energy crisis could escalate due to the U.S. blockade of seas surrounding Iran. A spokesperson stated that President Donald Trump's actions are f...
‘Bitter pill’ for Alderman Arianne de Wit searching for a new job. ‘Still had many plans for Heemstede’
Heemstede alderman Arianne de Wit will lose her job this summer due to coalition negotiations following the local elections. She expressed disappointment, noting that her departure is the result of po...
Electoral Council allows GL-PvdA to use name Progressive Netherlands
The Dutch Electoral Council has approved the name "Progressief Nederland (PRO)" for the merged GroenLinks-PvdA party for future national and European elections. This official registration includes a n...
Pakistan: efforts for US-Iran agreement continue
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that efforts to facilitate an agreement between the United States and Iran are continuing following unsuccessful negotiations in Islamabad. In a telev...
Booking.com and Basic-Fit hacked; can we still trust companies with our data? 'A new arms race is coming'
Booking.com and Basic-Fit have experienced data breaches that resulted in the leak of customer information to unauthorized third parties. The identity of the hackers remains unknown, and experts sugge...
Haarlemmermeer informant recommends five-party coalition talks including PRO and VVD
Informateur Pieter Litjens has recommended exploring a potential five-party governing coalition in Haarlemmermeer following initial exploratory talks. The proposed cooperation would include the politi...
Man arrested with explosive in shopping bag, possibly linked to previous incident
Police arrested a 20-year-old man in Amsterdam South after finding an explosive in his shopping bag during a patrol on Willemsparkweg. The arrest followed an earlier explosion on Smaragdstraat that ca...
Language volunteer José: ‘With language, you give people their voice back’
José van der Vossen, a 75-year-old language volunteer at Taalcarrousel, helps non-native speakers navigate life in the Netherlands by teaching vocabulary and practicing conversation. Her commitment t...
What does the speed camera marathon actually achieve? And four other questions
Police across Europe are conducting a week-long speed enforcement operation, deploying approximately 15,000 officers to identify and fine speeding drivers. While the initiative aims to improve road sa...
Norway reopens government buildings 15 years after Breivik attack
The Norwegian government has officially reopened the first set of government buildings in Oslo that were damaged during the 2011 bomb attack by Anders Breivik. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre led the...
Weski in final statement: I can no longer trust the state
During her final statement at the conclusion of her trial on Monday, 71-year-old lawyer Inez Weski declared that she can no longer trust the state. She argued that defense attorneys have been operatin...
Castricum violent crime case in court in June
The trial of 29-year-old R. H. from Purmerend is scheduled to begin on June 22 at the Schiphol court. He is suspected of stabbing a person in the neck with a screw in Castricum on August 6 and committ...