Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Spanish PM: Iran conflict greater risk than Iraq war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned his parliament that the current conflict in the Middle East poses a significantly greater global risk than the 2003 Iraq invasion. He characterized the pot...
Outrage over new €159 Dutch World Cup shirts, experts respond: 'This is where the value lies'
Nike and the KNVB have unveiled the new Dutch national football team's World Cup kits, which feature a vibrant orange color and a retail price of 159 euros. While the high cost has sparked public back...
Public needs more help and clarity on sustainability, says SER
The Social and Economic Council (SER) reports that Dutch households and small businesses face significant obstacles when attempting to make their properties more sustainable. The advisory body is call...
Singer Bente to perform five shows at Paradiso in December
Two arrested for arson of Jewish ambulances in London
Police in London have arrested two men in connection with an arson attack on parked ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer organization. The incident, which occurred last Monday, is being investig...
Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep reopens, floor cracks were 'superficial'
Art center Cpunt in Nieuw-Vennep has reopened after an investigation determined that floor cracks found in the building were superficial and did not compromise safety. The facility resumed operations ...
AEX index opens higher on hopes for end to war, oil price falls
The AEX-index in Amsterdam opened with gains on Wednesday, driven by optimism regarding potential peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that ...
Dutch National Ballet gives the VOC a place in classical ballet: updated version of 'La Bayadère' approaches history from a contemporary perspective
The Dutch National Ballet is introducing a revised production of the classical ballet 'La Bayadère' that incorporates the history of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from a modern perspective. Chor...
From thrilling chases to canal-side kisses: These Hollywood films also used Amsterdam as a backdrop
American actor Brad Pitt is in Amsterdam this week to film scenes for his upcoming movie, The Riders. The production highlights Amsterdam's ongoing popularity as a backdrop for major Hollywood films, ...
14-year-old girl injured after being hit by tram in Buitenveldert
A 14-year-old girl was injured on Friday morning after being struck by a tram on Buitenveldertselaan in Amsterdam. The victim was transported to the hospital, though her current condition remains unkn...
Should you save that friendship? Signs it’s time to let go, according to a psychiatrist
Flemish psychiatrist and writer Uus Knops discusses the significant emotional impact of losing a friendship, comparing the experience to a romantic breakup. She identifies key warning signs that a bon...
Potato prices drop below 0 euros, massive surpluses in Europe
The European potato market is experiencing a significant surplus, leading to prices dropping below zero euros and forcing some growers to pay for the disposal of their crops. In the Netherlands, the s...
Small businesses especially hesitant to hire them, but self-employed construction workers are mostly genuine entrepreneurs
Research by the Economic Institute for Construction (EIB) indicates that most self-employed workers in the sector are genuine entrepreneurs, despite small companies' fears of regulatory issues. Nevert...
Annet Schaap wins Flemish audience award for children's book Krekel
Dutch author Annet Schaap won the audience award for her book 'Krekel' at the Flemish literature prize De Boon on Tuesday evening. She secured the victory after receiving the most public votes in the ...
Fire department cannot determine cause of Westpoort fire: damage is too extensive
The fire department is unable to determine the cause of a devastating fire in Amsterdam's Westpoort district because the resulting damage is too extensive for a proper investigation. The blaze likely ...
US presented fifteen-point plan to Iran
The United States has reportedly presented a fifteen-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. The proposal was delivered through Pakistan, which has expressed its willingnes...
Majority of Uitgeest councillors prefer another cooperation agreement
A majority of council members in Uitgeest, representing 12 out of 15 seats, have expressed a preference for establishing a cooperation agreement for the upcoming term. This indicates a continued desir...
Roadworks on Rijksweg Velsen-Zuid start April 2: traffic disruption until end of May
Roadworks on the Rijksweg in Velsen-Zuid and Broekeroog in Velserbroek are scheduled to begin on April 2. These works are part of a larger maintenance project for several main roads in Velsen and are ...