Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hengelo company and German defense giant to build missiles together
German technology group Rheinmetall and the Hengelo-based company Destinus have partnered to establish a joint venture for the large-scale production of modern missiles. The weapons will be manufactur...
Election winner Samen Lokaal sidelined: informateur gives Vrij! the lead. ‘Samen Lokaal and Vrij! in coalition is not feasible’
Despite winning the local elections in Beverwijk with seven seats, the party Samen Lokaal is set to be excluded from the new municipal government. Informant Marjan van Kampen-Nouwen has recommended ex...
Roy Hazenoot: 'It is good for Europe that traitor Orbán has had to clear the field'
Péter Magyar has won the election in Hungary, ending Viktor Orbán's sixteen-year tenure as leader. This shift marks the conclusion of a controversial era for both Hungary and the European Union.
Hollywood stars oppose Warner Bros. takeover in letter
Over a thousand members of the American film and television industry, including several Hollywood stars, have signed a letter opposing the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The...
Cabinet to apologize to birth mothers and children given up for adoption
The Dutch government will offer formal apologies for its involvement in the forced relinquishment and adoption of babies during the 1960s and 1970s. This decision follows long-standing requests from a...
A10 West traffic gridlocked due to closed N247
The closure of the N247 provincial road has caused significant traffic congestion on the A10 West and A5 highways, with some motorists facing delays of up to 40 minutes. Approximately 20,000 daily com...
It's official: FC Utrecht signs Anthony Correia as Ron Jans' successor
FC Utrecht has officially appointed Anthony Correia as their new head coach to succeed Ron Jans starting next summer. The 43-year-old coach, who joins from Telstar, has signed a three-year contract wi...
Explosion at building entrance in Smaragdstraat, Amsterdam-South
Trump threatens attacks on Iranian ships ignoring blockade
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iranian fast attack craft if they ignore a blockade in the Gulf of Oman. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that any vessel approaching t...
Prosecution seeks 17 years and psychiatric treatment for killing mother in Landsmeer
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 17-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 33-year-old Timothy B. for the murder of his mother in Landsmeer. The prosecution also cha...
Limburg Water Board claims first in removing medicine residues
Waterschap Limburg has developed a new technique capable of removing more than 80 percent of medicinal residues from wastewater, a significant improvement over the standard 30 percent. The water board...
Volt leader Juliet Broersen got ‘Andrew Tate vibes’ from real estate boss Marcel Melis’s videos, and he didn’t take it well
Magyar reaches out to Ukraine and Europe
Following his election victory, Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar announced that his government will no longer block EU financial aid to Ukraine. However, Magyar clarified that Hungary cann...
American rock band The Strokes to perform at Ziggo Dome in October
American rock band The Strokes will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Sunday, October 11. The concert is part of a world tour that includes dates in North America, Europe, and Japan starting t...
Dutch government to apologize for role in forced separation of children
The Dutch government has announced it will apologize to mothers and children affected by past forced separations for the state's role in these actions. State Secretary for Legal Protection Claudia van...
Dutch government apologizes for role in forced adoptions
The Dutch cabinet has announced formal apologies to mothers and children affected by forced adoptions for the government's role in these past actions. State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen informed the ...
French cement company found guilty of financing terrorism in Syria
The French cement company Lafarge has been found guilty of financing terrorist organizations, including ISIS, by paying 5.6 million euros during the Syrian civil war. This landmark ruling represents t...
Merger in Velsen into Kinheim IEV Combination (KIC) was unique for its time
This article highlights the historical merger of sports clubs in Velsen that created the Kinheim IEV Combinatie (KIC) in 1969. It belongs to a series covering defunct sports organizations and signific...
Telecom store in Haarlem targeted by robbery again
A telecom store on Barteljorisstraat in Haarlem was robbed on Monday afternoon, marking the second robbery at the location following a similar incident on Saturday. Police are currently searching for ...
Rutte looks forward to 'strengthening' NATO with new Hungarian government
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar to express his commitment to strengthening the alliance. This diplomatic outreach follows the conclusion of...