Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haaretz: Israel and Lebanon to discuss attacks in coming days
Representatives from Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to meet in the coming days to discuss the ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah. These discussions mark the first diplomatic contact between the tw...
Van Weel: Link between school and synagogue attackers not ruled out
Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel stated that a possible connection between attacks on a Rotterdam synagogue and an Amsterdam Jewish school is currently being investigated. While four su...
Wienen bans music at BVNL nighttime campaign event to prevent noise nuisance
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem banned the BVNL party from playing music during a nighttime campaign event in the city center. The party intended the activity to support local nightlife and Haarlem Jazz, ...
Listen to messages of encouragement for City-Pier-City Loop participants: ‘I’m so proud of you’
Hundreds of runners are participating in the City-Pier-City Loop in The Hague this Sunday following weeks of training. Family and friends of the participants have shared messages of encouragement and ...
Increased police presence at Jewish institutions in Amsterdam
Police presence has been significantly increased at Jewish institutions across Amsterdam following an overnight explosion at a school in the Buitenveldert neighborhood. Officers from the Surveillance ...
Homeless man violates mall bans and commits vandalism: ‘I have to survive every day’
A 35-year-old homeless man appeared in court for vandalism and violating shopping center bans after living on the street for six months. He told the judge that he committed the acts while struggling t...
German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
The renowned German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas has passed away at the age of 96. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era.
Yeşilgöz: local elections make a ‘massive difference’
VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz campaigned in Almere on Saturday to highlight the significant impact of municipal elections on residents' daily lives. Local candidate Lesley van Hilten expressed hope for ...
Bayram Gezer (61) combined 28 years of council work in Beverwijk with 41 years at Tata Steel: ‘To relax, I switched piles of paper’
Bayram Gezer is stepping down after serving 28 years as a council member in Beverwijk, making him one of the longest-serving local politicians in the Netherlands. Throughout his political career, he s...
Intense and striking flavors at Rebel Rebel in Haarlem (8.5)
Rebel Rebel is a relatively new restaurant located on Kleine Houtstraat in Haarlem that has received positive reviews for its intense flavors. Following good reports, diners recently visited the estab...
Iran blamed for attacks on synagogue and Jewish school: 'Unfortunately, we see this more often'
A recent explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Zuid marks the third attack on Jewish institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium within a single week. Authorities are investigating potential links...
Many killed in Israeli strike on medical center in Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on a medical center in Burj Qalawiya, South Lebanon, killed at least 14 people on Saturday, according to Lebanese authorities. The victims included 12 medical staff members such as ...
Vehicles stopped on A2 during XR protest
Police stopped two vans attempting to enter the A2 highway during an Extinction Rebellion demonstration, leading to a temporary closure of the road. The disruption occurred between Kruisdonk and Maast...
National police team for security of Jewish institutions
The Dutch police have established a national team, the NSGBO, to coordinate the security of Jewish institutions at a strategic level. This initiative follows recent security incidents, including an at...
Aunt AI's gossip
Yanaika Zomer, a journalist and the city poet of Den Helder, is set to release her debut novel in May. She contributes a bi-weekly column, with her latest entry discussing topics related to artificial...
Constant renovations in our neighborhood: One of my daughter's first words was ‘drill’
Lottie Hellingman, a performer and single mother living in Amsterdam, describes the constant renovations taking place in her neighborhood. The construction noise has been so persistent that 'drill' wa...
Water outage in IJmond resolved, boil water advisory for Velserbroek. Wijk aan Zee pipe leak repaired
PWN technicians have repaired a burst water pipe in Wijk aan Zee, restoring water pressure to the IJmond region. As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Vels...
Israel: Wave of antisemitism sweeps the Netherlands
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a wave of antisemitism is affecting the Netherlands following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. The incident occurred during the night ...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam South, police seek two suspects
Eric Vloeimans and Will Holshouser don't think in music genres: ‘Kindred spirits’ on trumpet and accordion
Trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and New York accordionist Will Holshouser describe themselves as kindred spirits who prioritize musical connection over specific genres. Holshouser highlights their ability to...