Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Yeşilgöz: Private jet trip truly necessary, easyJet doesn't land there
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz defended her use of a private jet to visit the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen on Cyprus, stating the trip was necessary for its mission in the Mediterranean. Speaking...
BBB members gather in Barneveld but outcome is certain: Mona will not return
Members of the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) party are meeting in Barneveld to vote on a motion aimed at reconciling Mona Keijzer with the party leadership. Despite the scheduled vote, a return is consider...
Minister calls ban on Grok undressing feature a good signal
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel welcomed a ruling by an Amsterdam court to ban the 'undressing' function of the AI chatbot Grok. The minister described the decision as a positive signal for vict...
Police investigate serious violent incident near Veldhoven
Police have launched an investigation into a serious violent incident involving a young woman that occurred Tuesday evening in a rural area between Veldhoven and Waalre. Authorities are currently seek...
Paul de Leeuw in less demand for shows: 'Younger generation is ready'
Dutch television presenter Paul de Leeuw stated in an interview with Het Parool that he is receiving fewer offers for television programs. At 64, De Leeuw acknowledged that a younger generation is rea...
Debby and Joost live in a farmhouse on Texel: ‘Showering under the stars, an owl suddenly flies past’
Joost Albers and Debby Hordijk live in a historic 1903 farmhouse near Den Hoorn on the island of Texel. The spacious 357-square-meter property accommodates the couple, their son, and Debby's parents i...
Count Floris V gets own boulevard at De Bazaar in Beverwijk, tribute for granting market rights in 1276
A boulevard at De Bazaar in Beverwijk is being renamed in honor of Graaf Floris V, the 13th-century ruler who granted the town market rights in 1276. The renaming serves as a tribute from both the mun...
Coalition without D66 is suddenly a serious option in Amsterdam
Two girls seriously injured in collision between car and fatbike in Castricum
Two girls were seriously injured on Friday morning following a collision between their fatbike and a car on Oranjelaan in Castricum. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched ...
Hardenberg asylum center still in use, new penalty for COA
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) must pay a third consecutive daily penalty of €55,000 for keeping an asylum center in Hardenberg open. The municipality is enforcing the ...
‘Protesting’ crosswalk on Roetersstraat meant to slow down cars: ‘Sometimes they drive 80 km/h here’
Red carpet for offshore ship of the future, which was almost named Windcat IJmuiden: ‘Not a name that works well in international ports’
Damen Shipyards and Windcat have unveiled a new, innovative offshore vessel designed for the future of the industry. The ship was originally going to be named 'Windcat IJmuiden,' but the name was chan...
Suddenly your late father is standing before you: artists come to life in musicals
A new biographical musical about cabaretier Frans Halsema is being produced, following previous shows about Dutch icons like Annie M.G. Schmidt and Wim Sonneveld. The article explores the emotional ex...
Moscow denies accusations of aiding Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has denied allegations that Russia provides intelligence to Iran for attacks on U.S. targets in the Middle East. During an interview with French television, Lavr...
Public Prosecution Service employee and partner arrested in drug investigation
A 31-year-old employee of the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) and her 34-year-old partner were arrested on Tuesday for alleged drug possession and trafficking. The arrests were confirmed by the ...
Thousands of accidental 112 calls made via car emergency buttons last year
The Dutch emergency center received 37,500 calls from vehicles last year, but approximately 75 percent were non-emergencies often caused by accidental button presses. In total, the emergency services ...
UN demands justice after deadly school attack in Iran
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for justice following a deadly attack on a school in Iran. He emphasized that international disputes must not be resolved through th...
Heemskerk and Beverwijk investigate construction of heat networks to reduce natural gas consumption
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Beverwijk are investigating the implementation of heating networks to reduce natural gas consumption. On Thursday, they signed an intent agreement with heat company...
From parking garage fire to overshooting plane at the Kaagbaan: dozens of new PFAS suspect sites at Schiphol
A systematic investigation into soil and water at Schiphol Airport has identified approximately 100 locations with confirmed or potential PFAS contamination. These suspect sites are linked to historic...
Chinouk (29) runs through RAI to fight cancer: ‘My mother died after an illness of just eight days’
Chinouk van de Kuil is organizing a unique charity run through the RAI convention center in Amsterdam to raise funds for the Dutch Cancer Society. The event honors her mother, who passed away from can...