Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead
The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...
Eye(s) Open exhibition exposes colonial camera as instrument of power
What hysteria over a night at the White House, says Jan-Kees Emmer: 'It serves the national interest'
The Dutch royal couple and Prime Minister Jetten are facing criticism for their diplomatic visit to the United States to meet President Donald Trump. Much of the controversy focuses on the royal coupl...
Air France-KLM CEO earned €5.1 million last year, Netherlands objects
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith earned 5.1 million euros last year, more than triple the salary of KLM CEO Marjan Rintel. The Dutch government has raised objections to the compensation package, which was...
Bad weather and events scheduled too close together led to dangerous situations at ADE in Zaandam, forcing police to intervene
Many killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
On Friday, Israeli attacks on the Lebanese town of Nabatieh and surrounding areas resulted in approximately twenty deaths, including eight civilians. A strike on a government building killed thirteen ...
Netherlands also opposes KLM CEO Smith’s exorbitant pay
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith earned 5.1 million euros last year, more than triple the salary of KLM CEO Marjan Rintel. The disclosure in the aviation group's annual report has sparked criticism in the...
Richard Kemper horrified by ‘target of five’ diet: ‘It’s like eating as if you’re already on chemo’
Richard Kemper expressed strong disapproval of specific dietary guidelines, comparing the suggested food to a diet for chemotherapy patients. Additionally, residents in Bloemendaal welcomed news of a ...
Harrison Ford struggled with severe depression for years
American actor Harrison Ford revealed in a recent podcast that he struggled with severe depression during his college years. Ford described his experience as more than just depression, stating that he...
Man suspected of killing his wife in Amsterdam-Zuid detained for two more weeks
Why Rob Jetten is heading to Trump with sweaty palms after all
Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander are set to visit President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. amid escalating U.S. rhetoric regarding Iran. The diplomatic mission coincides with an up...
Amsterdam man Denzel M. (28) convicted again for firearm possession, receives lenient sentence after heavy demand
Things to do in Amsterdam in April
The city of Amsterdam offers a variety of activities and events throughout the month of April, culminating in the King's Day celebrations at the end of the month. Residents and visitors can enjoy nume...
Boil-water advisory for 88 addresses in Spaarndammerbuurt after water main burst
Haarlem Puzzle Cats compete in National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship: ‘We once found a missing piece in a wool sweater’
The Haarlem-based puzzle team 'De Puzzelpoezen' will compete in the Dutch National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship on April 12. As three-time consecutive national champions, the team is considered a top co...
Convicted sex offender finished treatment, prosecutors seek extension of psychiatric detention
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a one-year extension of mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for a 63-year-old sex offender from Haarlem. Although the man has reached his treatment ceiling,...
His footballing qualities are beyond doubt: Henk Spaan advises Jorthy Mokio to break with his management
Journalist Henk Spaan has published his weekly football ratings, featuring figures such as Jorthy Mokio, Luis Enrique, and Kees Smit. While praising Mokio's undeniable talent, Spaan specifically recom...
American censorship hits the Netherlands: researcher forced to scrap diversity chapter. ‘It was a devilish dilemma’
Leiden-based researcher Jan Melissen was forced to remove a chapter on diversity from his book due to political pressure and censorship originating from the United States. This incident reflects how A...
Prosecutors suspect arrested partner of murdering Amsterdam ABN Amro employee (40)
A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner, an ABN Amro employee whose body was found in their Amsterdam home two weeks ago. While the suspect remains in custody, the victim's family is s...
Hoofddorp suspect claims to be infiltrator in violent online group. Court keeps him in custody: 'You are doing very strange things'
A 23-year-old man from Hoofddorp remains in custody after claiming he was infiltrating the extremist online community 'The Com' to gather evidence for the police. The court rejected his defense, descr...