Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Another Dutch navy ship sets sail with broken gun; HNLMS De Ruyter to Southeast Asia for five months
The Dutch frigate Zr. Ms. De Ruyter is departing for a five-month mission to the Indo-Pacific region despite having a non-functional main cannon. This is the second time recently that a Dutch naval ve...
Irish fuel protests cause dozens of pumps to run dry
Protests against rising fuel prices in Ireland have entered their fourth day, with demonstrators blocking key fuel depots and a major refinery. These actions have led to fuel shortages at approximatel...
Section of Hagelingerweg fully closed for over two weeks from Monday due to roadworks; traffic diverted
A section of the Hagelingerweg will be completely closed for road maintenance starting Monday, April 13, for over two weeks. This work is part of a larger project by the municipality of Velsen to impr...
Finland tries to calm concerns over allowing nuclear weapons
The Finnish government is seeking to address concerns regarding the potential lifting of a ban on stationing nuclear weapons on its territory. Officials plan to formally declare that such weapons rema...
Victims lured, assaulted and filmed at apartment building in Zuidoost, 16-year-old boy arrested
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of violent incidents at a flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost where victims were lured, assaulted, and filmed. The attacks took place in the bicy...
Israel denies Spain access to Gaza coordination center
Israel has barred Spain from the civil-military coordination center responsible for implementing the U.S. peace plan in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar justified the decision by s...
Study: 87 percent of vapers use illegal vapes
A study by Bureau Beke reveals that 87% of people who vape in the Netherlands use illegal products or purchase them through unauthorized channels. These vapes are frequently imported from abroad to ci...
Cello lost in the war returns to Amsterdam: musician commemorated on May 4 at the Concertgebouw
The cello belonging to Pál Hermann, a Jewish musician murdered during World War II, has been recovered and returned to Amsterdam after being missing for many years. The instrument will be played at t...
Activists occupy two Betuweroute railway lines
Activists from the group Geef Tegengas blocked two tracks of the Betuweroute freight railway between Lent and Elst on Friday afternoon. The protesters aim to draw attention to the climate crisis and h...
Frigate to Southeast Asia, may stay in Middle East
The Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter will depart this Sunday for a deployment to Southeast Asia, with a potential extended stay in the Middle East. The vessel is scheduled to transit the Red Sea to part...
Zandvoort warns of bike theft on boulevard
The municipality of Zandvoort has issued a warning following a recent surge in bicycle thefts on and around the town's boulevard. Authorities advise using high-quality locks and securing bikes to fixe...
How an ‘affordable rent law’ led to rents above 2,000 euros
Rental prices in the Dutch private sector are skyrocketing, with many monthly costs now exceeding 2,000 euros despite legislation intended to keep housing affordable. The article explores the factors ...
The price of failure: the sporting and financial cost to Ajax of missing out on European football
Ajax faces the possibility of missing out on European football for the first time in over sixty years due to poor form and league standings. Journalist Johan Inan analyzes the significant sporting and...
Lower requirements for local museums to accept Museum Card
Requirements for local museums to accept the Museum Card are being lowered to encourage broader participation. This article invites readers to provide their opinions on this policy change through a we...
Facelift at Hengelo clinic turns into nightmare for Bianca: ‘The truth must come out’
In 2024, Bianca Boots underwent a facelift at Clinique Dr. Don in Hengelo to address facial wrinkles and a tired appearance. The procedure resulted in a nightmare experience, leading Boots to seek acc...
Port of Antwerp hopes to reopen within a day after oil leak
The Port of Antwerp expects to be fully operational within a day following a significant oil leak that occurred on Thursday evening. The spill resulted in a near-complete halt of shipping traffic at E...
Santpoort driver convicted for accident in Haarlem's Kloosterstraat
A 44-year-old man from Santpoort-Zuid has been sentenced by a Haarlem court to 160 hours of community service and a one-year driving ban for causing an accident in the city's Kloosterstraat. The rulin...