Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam set to continue with current coalition parties
The Amsterdam political alliance PRO, formed by GroenLinks and PvdA, has expressed a preference for continuing its current coalition with D66 following recent elections. Explorer Hendrik-Jan Biemond r...
Rushing to the snack wall
A train station is crowded with people dressed in running gear and athletic apparel as they board trains bound for Zandvoort. The large volume of passengers suggests a major sporting event is occurrin...
As a GP you help people, but there are also unpleasant tasks: ‘I soon smell a rotten odor’
General practitioner Dr. Rutger recounts a house call to treat a patient named Mr. Van Zetten for severe pressure sores. The story illustrates the challenging and sometimes unpleasant sensory realitie...
Breda comes to COA's aid with temporary emergency shelter for 500 people
The city of Breda is opening a temporary emergency shelter for up to 500 asylum seekers at the Breepark event venue. This initiative is intended to assist the asylum seeker reception agency (COA) with...
Field hockey coaches Noortje and Eva complement each other well on the pitch: ‘If I see them playing too close together, I shout “Bomb!”’
Young hockey coaches Noortje (15) and Eva (12) from the KHC Strawberries club recently celebrated a major victory against the Alkmaar-based club AMHC. The two friends work together effectively on the ...
Disappeared: Football club Halfweg kept its head above water
This article explores the history of the football club Halfweg, which operated for over eighty years before ultimately merging with another organization. It is the 27th installment in a series dedicat...
Uitgeest formateurs aim to finalize cooperation agreement by April 16 at the latest
Formateurs Jan Schouten, René Oud, and Judie Kloosterman have begun drafting a cooperation agreement for the 2026-2030 governing period in Uitgeest. The team started their work last week and aims to ...
Record Store Day 2026: these artists are performing for free among the record bins in Haarlem
Record Store Day will take place on April 18, 2026, featuring live music performances and exclusive releases in record stores throughout Haarlem. Highlights of the event include a free single giveaway...
Kamil E. challenges risk status in court for family contact
Kamil E., a 40-year-old Polish national, has initiated a summary proceeding against the Dutch State to challenge his high-risk prisoner classification. He is seeking to remove this status to regain co...
Two minors and 18-year-old detained after fatal violence in Hoorn
Three suspects, including two minors and an 18-year-old, have been detained following a violent incident in Hoorn that killed a 29-year-old man. The suspects are being held in restricted custody and a...
German inflation at highest level since 2024 due to rising fuel prices
German inflation rose to 2.7 percent in March, reaching its highest level since 2024 according to preliminary data from the federal statistics office Destatis. The increase was primarily driven by hig...
Prison sentence and fine for captain of alleged shadow fleet tanker
A French court has sentenced Chinese captain Chen Zhangjie to one year in prison and a 150,000 euro fine for refusing to stop his oil tanker when ordered. The vessel is suspected of being part of the ...
New radar tower under construction at Schiphol Airport
Air Traffic Control Netherlands (LVNL) has begun construction on a new radar tower at Schiphol Airport. The facility is expected to be completed within a year and will replace the airport's current ou...
Maxime Meiland reaches settlement with man she accused of rape
Dutch reality TV star Maxime Meiland has reached a legal settlement with a man she previously accused of rape. While lawyers from both parties confirmed the resolution in a joint statement, the specif...
From respectable Haarlem citizen to creator of cruel Biblical scenes: how Cornelis Cornelisz captured his city and era on canvas
Cornelis Cornelisz was a prominent painter and member of the elite in 17th-century Haarlem, having married into a wealthy family with significant political and commercial influence. The article explor...
Two Chinese container ships sail through Strait of Hormuz
Two Chinese container ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the shipping monitor MarineTraffic. This passage is notable as Iran has restricted traffic and atta...
Fines for exploitation of Indonesian nurses
The Dutch Labor Inspectorate has fined a university and two healthcare institutions a total of 700,000 euros for exploiting Indonesian nurses. The organizations allegedly recruited dozens of individua...
Trump threatens to destroy Kharg if no deal is reached soon
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island unless the country's regime quickly reaches a deal with him. In a post on Truth Social, he also demanded the immediate reopeni...
Deaths in Israeli attacks on Gaza and West Bank
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least three people, according to local authorities. Additionally, one person was killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.
Filming of new Tomb Raider series halted due to Sophie Turner injury
Filming for the new Tomb Raider series has been temporarily paused due to an injury sustained by lead actress Sophie Turner. The 30-year-old British actress is reportedly suffering from a back injury,...