Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Basements flooded after pipe burst in Zaanstraat, boil water advisory for 88 addresses
A pipe burst during construction work in Amsterdam's Spaarndammerbuurt caused flooding in four basements and triggered a boil-water advisory for 88 nearby addresses. Waternet issued the advisory for r...
Voting passes for Gorinchem re-vote sent earlier than expected
Voting passes for the upcoming re-election in Gorinchem on April 20 will be delivered to eligible voters by April 15, earlier than originally anticipated. The municipality expedited the process by wor...
19-year prison sentence for fraud at Russian military theme park
Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for corruption and fraud. The charges involve embezzlement during the construction of a military theme park ...
Princess Ariane celebrates 19th birthday in private circle
Princess Ariane, the youngest daughter of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, celebrated her 19th birthday on Friday. The Government Information Service announced that the occasion was observed p...
Berendsen calls Pakistan over Lebanon ceasefire violation
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen spoke with his Pakistani counterpart to express concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon. Pakistan served as a mediator in the agreement between Iran and the U...
Vance heads to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran aimed at establishing a definitive end to the war. The discussions are scheduled to begin this Saturday, with Vance exp...
Cabinet allocates hundreds of thousands for Jewish students
The Dutch cabinet has allocated a one-time grant of 350,000 euros to support Jewish student initiatives on university campuses. Education Minister Rianne Letschert stated that the funding aims to help...
Atlas once stood on the Royal Palace, now in a restorer's backyard
The iconic bronze statue of Atlas is undergoing extensive restoration in Antwerp after over 360 years atop the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Restorer Derk Biront is cleaning the statue to r...
Electrolyte hype among runners, but this cheap drugstore product works just as well
Sports physiotherapist Leon Krznaric discusses the necessity of electrolyte supplements for runners who lose salt and minerals through sweat. He distinguishes between facts and myths, suggesting that ...
The Frogers switch to RTL and Videoland: 'Feels very good'
The Froger family, including René and Natasja, has signed a partnership deal with RTL and Videoland to produce various programs. Their upcoming projects will include a new reality series featuring th...
NVWA catches seven men red-handed in illegal sheep slaughter
The NVWA raided an illegal slaughterhouse on a farm in Friesland on Thursday, catching seven men red-handed. The suspects were found slaughtering sheep without anesthesia, which is strictly prohibited...
Heemstede needs more time for formation. 'Cooperation agreement a major renewal, we want to do it right'
The formation of a new municipal government in Heemstede is expected to continue until late June to allow for the development of a new administrative cooperation agreement. Informateurs Marloes Derks ...
Zandvoort soapbox race is here to stay: registration opens
Registration has opened for the return of the Zandvoort soapbox race, which will once again be a feature of the Zandvoort Race Festival. Participants will race self-built vehicles down Oranjestraat, w...
Marco even dived into the paper bin in search of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe
The city of Haarlem will host a Marilyn Monroe festival in early June to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Hollywood icon's birth. The event will feature an exhibition of collector Marco van Mu...
Get free flower seeds in Haarlem here
Residents of Haarlem can collect free flower seeds at various locations across the city to prepare their gardens and balconies for the sunny season. This initiative encourages locals to enhance their ...
De Achterklap Podcast | Royal stay under fire and is Yvonne really happy?
A legal ruling requires media company Talpa to pay Yvonne Coldeweijer, though she is now restricted from sharing further gossip content. Meanwhile, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are set to s...
Olga and Paul run 56 kilometers from ocean to ocean for Run4Schools: 'The first time we took part, Paul proposed at the finish line'
Olga van Leeuwarden and Paul den Boer are participating in the 56-kilometer Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town to raise funds for the Run4Schools charity. This marks the third time the couple has compet...
Poetry in Carré returns after 60 years, but without the chicken and joint
Carline de Boer revives old cleaning tradition. 'If you take good care of your village, you are more resilient to negativity'
Carline de Boer is reviving 'Paasbest', a 30-year-old tradition where residents of Wijk aan Zee work together to clean up their village before Easter. The community initiative aims to foster local pri...
Yeşilgöz: Jetten's visit to Trump awkward but valuable
Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz acknowledged that Prime Minister Rob Jetten's visit to U.S. President Donald Trump is "uncomfortable" but remains valuable. The visit occurs amid heightened inte...