Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Growth in lateral entrants puts heavy pressure on practical education
The Dutch Sector Council for Practical Education reports that a high volume of lateral entrants from VMBO and transition classes is placing significant pressure on the sector. This influx is negativel...
In ‘Romería’, director tells the love story of her parents who died of AIDS: ‘Pain of an entire generation’
Tom Fassaert on his documentary ‘Between Brothers’: ‘I had to lay myself bare too’
Fuel prices likely to drop as early as Thursday, but only by a few cents
Fuel prices are expected to decrease starting this Thursday as global oil prices drop following a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, experts predict the decline will only be a few cents because ga...
Arab countries hope for improvement after Iran deal
Arab nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have expressed optimism following a two-week non-aggression agreement between Iran and the United States. These countries view the deal as a sig...
Greece bans social media for children under 15
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a ban on social media for children under the age of 15, starting January 1, 2027. Mitsotakis described the policy as a difficult but necessary me...
Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk shuts digital access as a precaution following ChipSoft hack
The Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk has implemented technical precautions following a cyberattack on its software provider, ChipSoft. Hospital management confirmed that the digital connection to ChipS...
Everything you need to know about King's Day flea markets in Amsterdam
On April 27th, Amsterdam will host traditional free markets as part of the city's King's Day celebrations. The article provides essential information for participants, including regulations on what it...
Van Veldhoven: energy situation will remain concerning for the time being
Dutch Energy Minister Stientje van Veldhoven warned that the global energy situation will remain concerning despite a ceasefire between the US and Iran. She noted that significant damage to regional e...
Knoops law firm must repay nearly 100,000 euros to former client
The Amsterdam district court has ordered lawyers Geert-Jan and Carry Knoops to repay more than 95,000 euros in legal fees to a former client. The ruling follows a dispute regarding the costs charged b...
Zelensky: Ceasefire makes talks possible
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel, expressing hope for a similar agreement with Russia. He stated that pausing hostilities creat...
Iranian academics in the Netherlands hopeful about ceasefire
Shahin Sultany Taied, chairman of the Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands, has expressed support for a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The organization advocate...
Every Dutch citizen needs a ‘digital emergency kit’, says State Secretary: ‘Do you have your medication on paper?’
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts is urging citizens to prepare a "digital emergency kit" containing physical copies of essential information like phone numbers and medical records. The recommend...
Berendsen: sending troops to Strait of Hormuz not currently on the table
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands currently has no plans to send military personnel to secure the Strait of Hormuz. These remarks were made following the announcement of...
Ukraine now also believes it is time for a ceasefire with Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for a ceasefire with Russia, citing the recent truce in the Middle East as a precedent. He praised United States leadership and urged for similar in...
Men severely assaulted and robbed during date, possibly more victims
A 35-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested for severely assaulting and robbing two men he met through a dating platform at his residence in the Wallen district. The suspect allegedly forced his vic...
Javier Rameix is the new classical music programmer at Phil: 'I consider art and society as an ecosystem'
Javier Rameix has been appointed as the new classical music programmer at the Phil concert hall in Haarlem. He is launching his tenure with the '48 Hours of Spanish Classics' festival, which explores ...
Luciano (10) hopes for a good recovery from surgery: 'I already notice I can run much faster than before'
Ten-year-old Luciano is recovering from major surgery, which prevented him from participating in the BJM G-football tournament with his team in Driehuis this weekend. Despite being unable to play, he ...
Singer Rolf Sanchez to tour the Netherlands in October
Singer Rolf Sanchez has announced a new concert tour across the Netherlands starting in October. The tour will feature performances in seven different Dutch cities.
Ajax never needs to call Dennis Bergkamp again: 'I left in a very unpleasant way'
Former Dutch international Dennis Bergkamp has stated he will never return to Ajax following an unpleasant departure from the club. The 56-year-old emphasized that his professional relationship with t...