Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dutchman Rob Smeets named new CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced the appointment of Dutch national Rob Smeets as its new CEO. Smeets succeeds Jacques Vandermeiren, who stepped down from the position in April.
Maassluis coalition sticks to zero asylum reception places
The coalition parties in Maassluis, Leefbaar Maessluys and VVD, have reaffirmed their commitment to a policy of providing zero asylum reception spots in the municipality. This position was maintained ...
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and several members of the Castro family, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The measures also target the s...
New DigiD administrator must be European
The Dutch government has announced that the next company to manage parts of the DigiD identification system must be European. State Secretary Eric van der Burg stated that the contract tender after Au...
British mayor Burnham wants to challenge Starmer
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has expressed his intention to challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour Party leadership. To be eligible for a leadership contest, Bu...
Beyoncé joins Forbes’ list of richest self-made women for the first time
American singer Beyoncé has been included in Forbes' annual list of the richest self-made women for the first time. This follows her induction into the magazine's billionaire club in December.
Iran: US draft agreement still contains ambiguities
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated on state television that the current draft peace agreement proposed by the United States contains ambiguities. He emphasized that these...
Rosalía postpones US tour due to family emergency
Spanish singer Rosalía has postponed the first three performances of her United States tour due to an unspecified family emergency. Concert organizer Live Nation announced the delay, though specific ...
Residents of residential tower in North feel unsafe in elevator: "It falls down"
Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord report that elevators frequently experience sudden drops and malfunctions, causing safety concerns and physical discomfort. The property manager, ...
Zelensky in letter to Putin: meet with me directly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a public letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting immediate direct peace negotiations. Zelensky stated he is prepared to observe a full c...
'Switch off and go': Dutch top players know golf offers no guarantees, especially on opening day
Dutch golfers, including Joost Luiten, faced challenging weather conditions like heavy wind and rain during the opening day of the KLM Open. The tournament was eventually interrupted by thunderstorms ...
Aerdts wants EU-wide minimum age for social media
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has proposed establishing a uniform minimum age for social media across the European Union during a parliamentary debate. She argued that EU-wide regulation is n...
Alpe d’HuZes raises over 25 million euros for KWF
The annual sporting event Alpe d’HuZes has raised a record-breaking sum of over 25 million euros this year. The organization announced that all proceeds will be donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (...
Protest in Libya against UN refugee agency over migration
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the UNHCR office in Tripoli, Libya, to demonstrate against the influx of migrants in the country. The protest, which was one of the largest in recent times, resulted...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (June 5-7)
This article provides a guide to activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of June 5 to June 7. It notes that this time of year is particularly enjoyable for visiting and experi...
Her architecture is not just an exterior to look at: the multifaceted work of Amsterdam's Afaina de Jong on display at the Van Eesteren Museum
From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam
'I even fell asleep without a podcast': three Amsterdammers look back on a month without social media
Persistent Haarlem man (25) who overslept sent to jail after three laughing gas offenses: 'Prison is just not fun, you know?'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to prison after being caught with nitrous oxide in a vehicle on three separate occasions. The defendant arrived late to his court hearing on Thursday ...
Putin says he is ready to compromise if Kyiv does the same
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during an economic summit in Saint Petersburg that Russia is prepared to make compromises in peace negotiations with Ukraine if Kyiv is also willing to do so.