Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Rosatom: Attacks on Iranian nuclear plant threaten nuclear safety
The head of Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has warned that the situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant is deteriorating. Alexey Likhachev stated that attacks in the vicini...
Man (51) arrested on suspicion of burglary at holiday park in Halfweg
A 51-year-old man was arrested on Saturday afternoon following a burglary at a holiday park in Halfweg. The suspect was taken into custody for allegedly breaking into a residence within the park.
Viscafé Ed has the best kibbeling in Haarlem, and so much more (10-)
Viscafé Ed, located at the Grote Markt in Haarlem, has been praised as a high-quality addition to the city's culinary scene. The restaurant is specifically noted for its exceptional kibbeling, as wel...
Italy investigates beauty companies for encouraging obsession in young girls
Italy has launched an investigation into beauty companies Sephora Italia and Benefit Cosmetics for allegedly using deceptive marketing strategies to target young girls with skincare products. Authorit...
Millions of Douwe Egberts points exchanged for books as savers can spend them again
The Bruna bookstore chain has experienced record-high website traffic following the announcement that customers can now redeem Douwe Egberts loyalty points for books. This new partnership allows long-...
Three days in jail and community service for machete stabbing
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to three days in prison and 120 hours of community service for a May 2024 machete attack in Amsterdam-Zuidoost that injured two people. The court cited the defenda...
Painful lesson for The Hague newcomers: every misstep under the microscope
Former general Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan and other ministers recruited from outside politics are facing a difficult transition into the Dutch government in The Hague. These newcomers are expected t...
Advice from my 9-year-old teacher: ‘Don’t voice everything that’s going wrong. It only makes it worse’
Dutch performer and single mother Lottie Hellingman shares life advice from her nine-year-old daughter, who suggested that dwelling on negative situations can make them worse. Hellingman, originally f...
A few hundred people at pacifist demonstration on Malieveld
On Saturday afternoon, several hundred people gathered at the Malieveld in The Hague to protest against war in Iran. The demonstrators urged the Dutch government to pursue diplomacy and political solu...
Your bank account gets more expensive every year, but can it be explained?
The cost of maintaining a bank account continues to rise annually, with additional fees being introduced for cash withdrawals and deposits. Despite these increasing charges for essential services, ban...
This is the best supermarket milk chocolate praline Easter egg: ‘I can actually taste hazelnut’
Three chocolate experts conducted a blind taste test of nine supermarket brands of milk chocolate praline Easter eggs to determine the highest quality options. The panel evaluated the products based o...
Leonie Hijne from Bonhoeffer College in Castricum named Sustainable Teacher of the Year: 'I was nervous, but it went well'
Leonie Hijne from the Bonhoeffercollege in Castricum has been named the 'Sustainable Teacher of the Year' for 2026 at a ceremony in Arnhem. She accepted the award as a significant recognition for the ...
Pope receives 40th Dutch floral display for Easter service in Rome: 'Ideal promotion for the trade'
For the 40th year, the Pope's Easter Mass in Vatican City will be decorated with a Dutch floral display consisting of 7,000 flowers. The tradition serves as a significant global promotion for the Dutc...
Vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein to become youth center: "Safe space for everyone"
A long-vacant bowling alley at Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam-Noord will be transformed into a youth center designed by local teenagers to create a safe community space. The project, led by a commun...
Paid parking remains controversial in Haarlem, even after victory for GL-PvdA and D66: 'It will be a death blow'
Despite the local election victory of GroenLinks-PvdA and D66 in Haarlem, public opposition to the expansion of paid parking remains strong. A recent poll indicates that over two-thirds of respondents...
Should FVD join the administration in Velsen? Majority of respondents say largest party deserves a fair chance
A majority of respondents in a recent poll believe that the Forum voor Democratie (FVD) party should be given a fair chance to help govern in Velsen. The survey showed that 71 percent of participants ...
Ministerial meeting of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are meeting in Islamabad to discuss the conflict in Iran. During the two-day summit, the officials are also expected to hold talks with...
Familiar face Pieter Litjens nominated as informateur for new Haarlemmermeer coalition
VVD leader Beryl van Straten has nominated former politician Pieter Litjens to serve as the informateur for forming a new government coalition in Haarlemmermeer. Litjens previously held this same role...
What to do with all those items from the parental home? 'Heirlooms represent a bloodline, but they become fragmented with each generation'
Author Gerbrand Bakker's latest book, 'Boedel,' explores the emotional and practical challenges of handling a parental estate following his mother's death. The work follows siblings as they sort throu...
Two injured in collision on A4 hard shoulder near Weteringbrug
Two people were injured on Saturday morning following a collision between a car and a taxi van on the shoulder of the A4 motorway near Weteringbrug. The driver of the car has been arrested following t...