Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lebanese president: ceasefire with Israel could take effect within 24 hours
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could take effect within 24 hours once all involved parties grant approval. The agreement requires the cooperation ...
Public Prosecution Service will not appeal Inez Weski case
De Evenaar primary school in Heemstede explores merger with neighboring De Ark: ‘Independent survival no longer a realistic scenario’
Primary school De Evenaar in Heemstede is exploring a merger with neighboring school De Ark due to declining student numbers. Director Domien Geluk stated that remaining independent is no longer a rea...
Writer Ragna (43) searched for her ancestors in Suriname and India: ‘Should we be grateful that they suffered? That feels very strange to me’
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of division after war
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned citizens about enemies attempting to sow division within the country following what he described as a lost war for its opponents. He called for nati...
CIDI protests at Ye concert in GelreDome
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) announced plans to protest American rapper Ye's upcoming concert at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday. CIDI director Naomi Mestrum stated...
Hungarian prosecutors drop case against Budapest mayor over Pride
Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against the mayor of Budapest regarding his role in organizing a 2025 Pride march. The decision, announced on Thursday, ends the legal pursuit of the mayor f...
Reception scheme for Ukrainians extended but restricted
EU interior ministers meeting in Luxembourg have expressed support for extending the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees, though likely with new restrictions. The proposed extension ...
Polish poet Małgorzata Lebda writes poetic story of grief in a village where the scent of death lingers
It is a crying shame that American Tillie Olsen’s oeuvre remained so limited
Friction and tension on the French coast in the treacherous summer novel Three Weeks in August
Number of Dutch millionaires grows and they are becoming even wealthier
The number of millionaires in the Netherlands is increasing, and their total collective wealth is also growing. This information comes from a study conducted by consultancy firm Capgemini, which analy...
Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi dies at age 56
French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has passed away at the age of 56 in France. Her death was confirmed by her family to the French news agency A...
Nepalese climber presumed dead reappears on Everest
Nepalese climber Dawa Sherpa, who was presumed dead on Mount Everest, has returned to base camp after being missing for six days. He managed to crawl back alone and is reported to be in relatively goo...
'At the start of the evening people are hesitant; by the end we are dancing together' Participation awards for Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen
The Spaarnediners and Stichting Samen initiatives have been awarded the Participation Prizes for their work in fostering social connection through communal meals. The winners highlighted how shared di...
A place of honor for the legacy of Pieter Vermeulen: namesake nature museum opens next week in IJmuiden
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum will open its doors at a new location on Doorneberglaan in IJmuiden next Wednesday. This opening marks the conclusion of a years-long search for a suitable permanent home f...
Klaver slams VVD: holding country hostage with breaking points
During a parliamentary debate on social security, Progressief Nederland leader Jesse Klaver criticized the VVD for prioritizing party interests over the country's needs. Klaver accused the liberal par...
Red Cross on Ter Apel situation: this cannot go on like this
The Red Cross has expressed serious concerns regarding the welfare of asylum seekers outside the reception center in Ter Apel. Director Harm Goossens stated that the situation is unacceptable as peopl...
Heritage of the Week | A Look at the Sky
A unique ceiling painting, originally from a demolished building on Sarphatistraat, has been rediscovered in a farmhouse in Zunderdorp. The find preserves a piece of historical heritage from a structu...
Shoplifter caught in the act and arrested in Heemskerk
A 29-year-old man from Velsen was arrested on Wednesday evening after being caught red-handed shoplifting from a supermarket in Heemskerk. The suspect was taken into custody following the incident.