Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Feared bear captured after days of searching in Japan
A bear has been captured in Utsunomiya, Japan, after a multi-day search that caused significant disruption. The animal's presence led to the closure of nearly 100 schools in the city north of Tokyo on...
UN investigation: Palestinian civilians caught between warring parties
A UN commission report states that violence by Jewish settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank rose sharply last year. Additionally, Hamas-affiliated fighters in Gaza were responsible f...
Finally a roof over your head: new youth home opens in Haarlem
A new housing facility for six formerly homeless or vulnerable young people has opened in Haarlem, marking the city's seventh such youth house. The project, a collaboration between the municipality an...
Cocaine processing in EU takes place mainly in the Netherlands
The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) reported in its 2024 annual report that cocaine processing within the EU is primarily centered in the Netherlands. According to the agency, 24 out of 42 dismantl...
Royal couple welcomes German President at Dam Square
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima officially welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Dam Square in Amsterdam for a multi-day state visit. The itinerary includes a visit to the Natio...
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk: 'Something very special could happen this World Cup'
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk stated he is ready for his final World Cup appearance after recovering from a mentally challenging season at Liverpool. Following a short break with his family, the...
Beret parade and military exercises on the water in Amsterdam
On Friday, June 12, 200 participants will conclude their National Resilience Training in Amsterdam with a series of marches and military exercises on the water. The event includes a beret parade marki...
Den Bosch wants to reduce crowds on the Thursday before Carnival
The Den Bosch city government has proposed a ban on carnival events on the Thursday before the holiday to reduce large crowds in the city center. The proposal includes restricting alcohol-selling esta...
Review Carrousel: Excess and bombast in theatrical spectacle about the burden of a fairground heirloom
Physically disabled Margarit Groothedde wrote a children's book with her eyes: 'It's amazing that it's in stores now'
Dutch National Opera stages Verdi’s ‘men’s opera’: ‘You have to be able to empathize with the characters’
Director Jetske Mijnssen is staging Verdi's opera 'Simon Boccanegra' at the Dutch National Opera, focusing on the personal and emotional struggles of its characters. This production prioritizes the re...
Youth event Megafestatie returns to Jaarbeurs after 24 years
The youth event Megafestatie will return to the Jaarbeurs Utrecht on July 10 and 11, 2027, after a 24-year hiatus. The event returns to the same venue where previous editions were originally held.
Haarlem's Grote Markt to host marching bands during the March of the Musicians
The Mars der Muzikanten event will take place on Haarlem's Grote Markt on Sunday, June 14. Various marching bands will perform during the event, which is similar to a traditional military tattoo.
Life lessons from Sparrow, Quetzal and Hoopoe: Sabine Wassenberg and Kamel Essabane transform an ancient Sufi poem into a philosophical retelling
Sabine Wassenberg and Kamel Essabane have released 'De vlucht van de vogels', a philosophical retelling of an ancient Sufi poem. The story follows a group of birds on a journey through seven valleys t...
Is tracking your child with a GPS watch a good idea?
Annefleur is debating whether to purchase GPS watches for her primary school-aged children to track their location at all times. The article addresses the considerations parents face when deciding to ...
Main Marengo suspect Ridouan Taghi has new lawyers
Ridouan Taghi, the main suspect in the Marengo trial, has appointed Ronald van der Horst and Anique Slijters as his new defense lawyers. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal announced the appointment on Tues...
RFC Haarlem competes for 'Sports Accommodation of the Year 2026' with clubhouse built to last a century: 'We are four times label A+'
RFC Haarlem is competing for the 'Sports Accommodation of the Year 2026' award established by NOC*NSF. The club's new clubhouse was designed for extreme durability to last 100 years and features a hig...
Dutch people throwing away less food, but still about 25kg per year
Dutch households have significantly reduced food waste, throwing away an average of 25.5 kilograms of solid food per person last year. According to research from the Voedingscentrum, this marks a near...
French singer Patrick Bruel's detention extended in sexual misconduct investigation
French singer Patrick Bruel's custody has been extended by 24 hours by the public prosecutor in Nanterre, near Paris. The 67-year-old is under investigation for sexual violence involving thirteen pote...
Food waste among the Dutch falls even further
Food waste in the Netherlands has decreased to an average of 25.5 kilograms per person, down from 33.4 kilograms in 2022. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre, which has tracked household waste every thre...