Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Solo performance about transgressive behavior: Liberation from a toxic relationship
This solo performance explores themes of transgressive behavior and toxic relationships within the theater industry. The plot follows an actor cast as the lead in Hamlet who faces a moral dilemma when...
I dreamt, it was: dance diptych intrigues from start to finish

Van den Brink: UNRWA handling should not be repeated
Deputy Prime Minister Bart van den Brink criticized Development Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma for his handling of the reversal of subsidy cuts to UNRWA. Van den Brink stated that the minister's actions in...
Prosecutors: Inez Weski played ‘crucial role’ in Ridouan Taghi’s criminal organization

Enschede issues 6 fines in a week due to fatbike ban
Authorities in Enschede issued six fines to fatbike riders for violating a new ban in the city center during its first week of strict enforcement. The ban took effect on March 11, but officials provid...

Three suspects in fatal Hoorn violence detained for 14 more days
Three suspects, including two minors and an 18-year-old, will remain in custody for an additional 14 days following a fatal violent incident in Hoorn on Saturday night. The decision was confirmed by a...

British billionaire sells most expensive house ever for over 300 million euros
British billionaire Nick Candy has sold his property for approximately 309 million euros (270 million pounds), setting a record for the most expensive home ever sold. The transaction was reported by B...

Nearly a quarter million households struggling due to high fuel prices
Nearly 250,000 Dutch households are facing financial distress due to high fuel prices, according to a report by the TNO research institute. While calls for fuel excise tax cuts grow, experts warn thes...

Come to the Springer Festival
The Springerfestival will take place on Saturday, April 11, at the Haarlemmer Kweektuin, featuring a plant market and workshops on gardening and nature. The free event includes activities for children...
Subsidy for sustainable sports clubs in Haarlem
Sports clubs in Haarlem can now access subsidies to make their buildings more energy-efficient, with the city covering the first ‑10,000 in costs and providing further funding up to ‑100,000. RFC ...

Apply for the Participation Prize 2026
The Haarlem Participation Council is inviting non-profit initiatives that promote community connection and social participation to apply for the 2026 Participation Prize. Two winners will each receive...
Karremans has no sympathy for trucker highway protests against high fuel prices
Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Vincent Karremans expressed his disapproval of truck drivers blocking highways during protests against high fuel prices on Thursday morning. The demonst...

Heemskerk supermarket stabbing suspect has been severely disturbed for years: ‘I couldn’t control myself,’ he tells judge about stabbing two random victims
A 44-year-old man from Amsterdam appeared before a court in Haarlem for stabbing two random women at a supermarket in Heemskerk on November 11, 2024. The suspect testified that he had felt for years t...
Information evening on A9-Zuid electricity station in Spaarndam
Grid operator Tennet and the province of North Holland are hosting an information session about the new A9-Zuid electricity station. The event will take place on April 20 at the Spaarndam Village Cent...

Temporary ban on steel slag extended, but future remains uncertain
The Dutch government has extended the temporary ban on the use of steel slag for another six months. During a debate in the House of Representatives, it became clear that long-term regulations for thi...
Ajax coach Óscar García has four injury doubts for FC Twente clash
Ajax coach Óscar García faces uncertainty regarding the availability of players Davy Klaassen, Kian Fitz-Jim, and Takehiro Tomiyasu for the upcoming home match against FC Twente. However, there is o...

Weski defense: context missing from messages in case file
The defense team for former lawyer Inez Weski asserts that critical exonerating messages are missing from her criminal case file. They contend that these omitted communications would prove she did not...

Cabinet extends Evertsen mission in Mediterranean by one month
The Dutch government has extended the mission of the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen in the eastern Mediterranean until early May. The vessel was deployed to help protect NATO allies from threats related to ...

With more women than men in its ranks, the new Heemstede municipal council can officially get to work: ‘Immediately made national news’
The newly elected municipal council of Heemstede was officially installed on Wednesday evening, notable for having more female than male representatives. Mayor Falgun Binnendijk highlighted that the c...

Macron slams Trump's remarks about his marriage
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for making derogatory remarks about his marriage during a visit to South Korea. Macron described the comments, which allegedly i...