Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Council of State: Education Ministry must still pay personnel costs to 222 school boards
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that State Secretary Judith Tielen must pay 222 primary school boards approximately 250 million euros in overdue personnel costs. This decision confirms a previous...
Calls to curb price hikes grow louder, but cabinet action remains pending
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives are urging the cabinet to take action against rising fuel prices exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. Despite growing pressure from political p...
IJmond municipalities join forces: 18 million euros for vulnerable neighborhoods
The municipalities of Beverwijk, Velsen, and Heemskerk are joining forces in a project called "Sterk IJmond" to tackle persistent issues in dozens of vulnerable neighborhoods. Supported by an 18 milli...
Debora and Alyssa face headwinds with Duinwijck but opt for a bold tactic in the golden game: ‘Hit everything over the net as hard as possible’
BC Duinwijck secured their 29th Dutch national badminton title in a thrilling final against their opponents in Den Bosch. The victory was decided in a "golden game" where players Debora Jille and Alys...
Cycling past forgotten stories of the Spaarne City: ‘North used to be the ghetto of Haarlem for us’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing cycling tours this spring to showcase lesser-known heritage and history in Haarlem. The tours focus on areas outside the city center, beginning with forgo...
Grumbling and taking action: Evert (82) tackles neglect in IJmuiden with a shovel and a mini protest sign
Evert Spaans, an 82-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is personally tackling weed overgrowth in his neighborhood to protest what he calls the area's deterioration. Although he criticizes the municipality...
Pathé organizes special screenings of I Swear for people with Tourette's
Pathé is organizing special preview screenings of the film 'I Swear' this Sunday in five cinemas, specifically designed for individuals with Tourette syndrome. The movie, based on a true story, follo...
Hungary denies Kyiv European gas over Druzhba pipeline
Hungary has announced it will gradually suspend gas transport to Ukraine until oil flow resumes through the Druzhba pipeline. The pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Hungary via Ukraine, was previ...
Iranian ambassador in Pakistan speaks of basis for dialogue
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam stated that there are currently no direct or indirect contacts between Iran and the United States. He noted that friendly nations are attempting to e...
JA21 and BBB demand minister dismiss police leadership
The Dutch political parties JA21 and BBB have demanded that the Minister dismiss the national police leadership. This call follows controversies regarding the leadership's communication with officers ...
Heemstede butcher's salt beef earns top marks in national trade competition
Slagerij Van der Geest from Heemstede received top honors for its cured beef and ossenworst at a national trade competition for regional products. The jury awarded the butchery maximum scores, recogni...
Spinning studio Vélo closes doors due to financial problems
The quarterpipe holds no more secrets for Deza: ‘You learn it through trial and error’
Eleven-year-old Deza is mastering new skateboarding techniques, such as dropping in on a quarterpipe, at a skatepark in Haarlem. She describes the learning process as one of trial and error, emphasizi...
78 municipal notices on demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 78 permit applications last week, with 76 focused on projects within Haarlem and one in Spaarndam. These applications mainly concern demolition and tree felling a...
Netflix working on reboot of American rom-com 13 Going on 30
Netflix is developing a reboot of the 2004 romantic comedy '13 Going on 30'. Actors Emily Bader and Logan Lerman have been cast to lead the new production, as reported by Deadline.
Luciano branch in Zandvoort closes after five years. ‘Luckily I still visit Overveen often enough’
The Luciano ice cream parlor in Zandvoort is closing after five years of operation. Owner Barbara Molenaar announced the closure to focus entirely on the brand's location in nearby Overveen.
Out with the old: Scouting Brigitta welcomes your junk
Scouting Brigitta in Haarlem-Noord is inviting residents to donate their unused household items and clutter. The organization plans to repurpose or sell these donations to support their scouting activ...
Municipalities and police inspect 350 garage units in Heemskerk and Beverwijk
Police, local enforcement, and housing associations conducted an integrated inspection of 350 garage storage units across Heemskerk and Beverwijk last week. The large-scale operation was carried out a...
Amsterdam congratulates Diemen on 800 years of history
The municipality of Diemen is celebrating its 800th anniversary on Sunday, March 29. Its neighbor, Amsterdam, has extended congratulations to mark the historical milestone.
Suspect in attempted murder of children may have been psychotic
A 49-year-old man from Moergestel is accused of attempting to murder his two young children in December. According to his lawyer, the suspect had suffered from chronic insomnia for months and may have...