Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Advanced 3D puzzling
The Markermeerdijk between Durgerdam and Hoorn has been reinforced and modernized over the past several years to ensure long-term flood protection. The complex engineering project, described as a high...
Warning! You are about to see a smoking influencer
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses whether social media platforms should provide warnings to young people when influencers are shown smoking. The debate focuses on the influence these online trends...
Mirjam Rost van Tonningen (HBB) new face on Heemstede municipal council: 'I want to help residents lower the barrier to politics'
Mirjam Rost van Tonningen has joined the Heemstede local council as one of six new members representing the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) party. She aims to make local politics more accessible to res...
Fashion figure Martijn N. sentenced to 3.5 years on appeal in major sex crimes case, significantly more than initial ruling
French singer Patrick Bruel detained for questioning in sexual misconduct investigation
French singer Patrick Bruel was taken into custody on Monday morning for questioning regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault. The investigation was initiated based on judicial sources followi...
Patrick Bruel detained for questioning in sexual misconduct investigation
Singer Patrick Bruel was taken into custody in France on Monday morning for questioning regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault. The investigation was reported by French media outlets BFMTV a...
Kubilius: Member states must be more proactive in drone detection
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius has called on EU member states to become more proactive in detecting drones. During a meeting in Cyprus, he emphasized that while the Commission is p...
Supermarkets quit lobby group over high costs
The Dutch supermarket umbrella organization representing Jumbo and several other major retailers has withdrawn from the business group VNO-NCW. The move comes as companies protest a significant increa...
Mrs. Loofkens' abdominal pain worries Dr. Rutger: his intuition is soon confirmed
Doctor Rutger expresses concern over Mrs. Loofkens' stomach pain and orders blood tests to confirm his intuition. Upon returning home for the results, he encounters an unfriendly man who also shared a...
House in Eastern Islands closed after discovery of 5kg of ketamine
Review of The Poet and the Devil: Lieke Marsman warns those left behind in this political vale of tears
Gyo Kretz wants to create a living room atmosphere in the Nieuwe Kerk with his songs; ‘This is entirely my music, without outside interference’
Singer-songwriter Gyo Kretz will perform an intimate solo concert titled the "Candlelight Tour" at the Nieuwe Kerk in Haarlem this Wednesday. The event is designed to create a warm, living-room atmosp...
Full bellies and good company on a budget at Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem: ‘Good food and meeting people’
The fifth edition of Sociaal & Culinair Haarlem provides affordable food and a social meeting space, specifically catering to people with limited financial resources. Organized by socially-minded grou...
Growing up in elite sports is a fierce war with yourself, Mart Smeets knows
Sports journalist Mart Smeets reflects on the intense psychological challenges elite athletes face, describing the pursuit of success as a struggle against oneself. He cites the example of Polish tenn...
Watch Bruls' COVID hearing: Were mayors involved in policy-making?
Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, is testifying before a parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearing focuses on whether local...
Day five of COVID-19 hearings: ‘Schoof texted: Hugo actually wants to do everything himself’
Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls and top official Mark Roscam Abbing testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch government's COVID-19 response. The hearings examined the c...
Sexual Violence Center receives ‘significantly more’ calls following abuse network arrests
Sections of A10 closed June 12-15 weekend
Several connections on the A10 motorway and the S108 entry ramp will be closed during the weekend of June 12 to 15. Travelers should expect disruptions and follow local diversion routes during the mai...
Municipalities lagging far behind on housing for permit holders – check yours here
Most Dutch municipalities are significantly behind on their targets for housing refugees with residence permits, with 12,049 status holders still awaiting a home. This delay forces many individuals to...
NATO aircraft shoot down intruding drone over Latvia
NATO fighter jets, likely French Rafales, shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace. The Latvian armed forces reported the incident amid increasing drone disruptions in the Baltic region linked ...