Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zelensky reports defense agreements with United Arab Emirates
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a defense cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates following a meeting with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two countries have c...
A mindfulness course, a personal trainer, and an e-bike: but Ralph's dog wasn't allowed on the flexible budget
Ralph's request to use his flexible employee benefits budget to purchase a dog was rejected and met with ridicule from his HR department. Career expert Anne-Marije Buckens notes that employers typical...
Writer Erik Nieuwenhuis delves into the lives of Amsterdam tram line 1 passengers
Amsterdam writer Erik Nieuwenhuis has published a novel titled "Lijn 1," which explores the fictional lives of passengers and staff on the city's tram line 1. Drawing from thirty years of observation,...
Experienced administrator with great sadness, Alderman Marjolein Steffens leaves Haarlemmermeer: 'This job is extremely intensive'
Alderman Marjolein Steffens-van de Water is stepping down from her role in the Haarlemmermeer municipality after 26 years in local politics. Following the passing of her husband, she decided to priori...
The Cats for a new generation
The tribute project "Sure he’s a cat: Tribute to The Cats" celebrates the musical legacy of Volendam's most prominent band. It aims to introduce their work to a new generation while providing a nost...
'Many parents want to live up to the perfect image.' Overload among young parents is rising, but solutions are closer than expected
An increasing number of young parents are experiencing extreme fatigue and burnout as they struggle to balance modern societal pressures with the desire for perfection. Experts note that the combinati...
Injured after explosions and fire at home in Schiedam
On Friday evening, a person was injured and hospitalized with burn injuries following explosions and a fire at a residence on Van Marumstraat in Schiedam. Police confirmed the victim was transported t...
Pope in Monaco for historic visit
Pope Leo arrived in Monaco on Saturday morning for the first papal visit to the microstate in modern times. He was officially received by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene after arriving via helicop...
Bank of America settles for tens of millions with Epstein victims
Bank of America has agreed to a $72.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The victims alleged that the bank facilitated the financier's sexual exploitation act...
Unrest in Middle East disrupts May holiday: Extra flights to other destinations to meet demand
Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East is causing a significant shift in booking patterns for the upcoming May holidays among Dutch travelers. Major travel organizations are responding by scheduling e...
Back to the Future actor James Tolkan dies at 94
American actor James Tolkan, known for his roles in the Back to the Future trilogy and Top Gun, passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. He was widely recognized for his portrayal of the character Mr...
Screen Time | As lawsuits pile up, Mark Zuckerberg turns his focus to AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is shifting the company's focus toward artificial intelligence as legal challenges against social media platforms continue to increase. Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses how...
Energy crisis much more severe in the Netherlands than cabinet thinks: looming diesel shortage
The energy crisis in the Netherlands is more severe than the government realizes, with potential shortages of diesel and kerosene looming. While gasoline supplies remain sufficient, experts warn that ...
Former councilor Imane Nadif joins board of 'Progressive Netherlands'
Former Amsterdam city council member and GroenLinks faction leader Imane Nadif has joined the national board of the newly established political party Progressief Nederland. The party, formed from a me...
Former councilor Imane Nadif joins board of Progressive Netherlands
Imane Nadif, the former GroenLinks faction leader in Amsterdam, has joined the national board of the new political party Progressief Nederland. The party is a result of the merger between GroenLinks a...
Assembling the drones that blast Russian aircraft out of the sky: ‘We’re here to make weapons, right?’
Participants at Unmanned Valley are learning to build drones to support Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. These locally-assembled drones are sent to the front lines to intercept and dest...
Trash next to waste containers in Kloosterstraat causes major nuisance. 'Imagine living there, she said. Well, I do'
Residents near the corner of Kloosterstraat and Cronjéstraat are frustrated by the persistent accumulation of garbage around waste containers. The litter, which often includes food scraps, frequently...
An evening of training with the volunteer fire department in Castricum: 'It’s more than firefighting and camaraderie, you gain a whole family'
Aspirant firefighter Rik Hogewerf participated in a weekly training session with the voluntary fire brigade in Castricum, which involved simulating a scooter fire and a rescue operation. The session h...
Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, marking the first time they have done so since the start of the conflict. The group stated that their military operati...
Unemployed professional footballer allowed to evict tenants from his home in North
A Dutch court has ruled that an unemployed professional footballer can evict tenants from his apartment in Amsterdam-Noord so he and his family can move back in. The judge determined that the owner ha...