Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Singapore calls Hormuz closure a crisis for Asian countries
Singapore's Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, warned that the disruption of fuel transport through the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict in the Middle East poses a major crisis for Asian economies...
Winter coats can be put away as blossoms bloom on Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk
Blossoms have begun to bloom along the Nicolaas Hennemanpad in Heemskerk, signaling the arrival of spring weather. This seasonal milestone suggests that it is time for residents to store their winter ...
Neil Diamond releases new album years after retiring from performing
Singer Neil Diamond has announced a new album titled "Wild At Heart," which is set to be released on May 8. The 85-year-old artist retired from performing in 2018 following his diagnosis with Parkinso...
Oil prices drop about 10 percent after Trump's remarks on Iran
Oil prices dropped by approximately 10 percent on Monday following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Trump announced a five-day pause on attacks against Iranian energy facilities ...
Marcel (67) has thousands of books about Cruyff: ‘He was very friendly, made you feel like he’d known you for years’
ACM fears VolkerWessels takeover could hinder competition
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has expressed concerns that the acquisition of construction firm VolkerWessels by investment company HAL could negatively impact competition. The re...
US pauses attacks on Iranian energy facilities
The United States has announced a five-day pause in attacks on Iranian energy facilities while diplomatic talks continue between the two nations. President Donald Trump described recent discussions as...
Marco Borsato's music returns to The Passion following acquittal in sexual offense case
Marco Borsato's music will return to the Dutch Easter event The Passion for the first time in several years on April 2. The song "Hoe Het Danst," a collaboration with Davina Michelle and Armin van Buu...
Why the Museumplein skatepark is Olympian Roos Zwetsloot’s favorite: ‘We want to be seen’
Relocation to take Badhoevedorp merger club's squad to the next level
SCPB’22, a merger club from Badhoevedorp, is preparing to move to a brand new sports complex. The club aims to leverage the new facilities to elevate its team's performance and eventually compete at...
Gas leak in Haarlem possibly caused by home burglary
A gas leak occurred on J.J. Hamelinkstraat in Haarlem on Monday morning. Authorities suspect the leak may have been caused by a burglary at a local residence.
Prosecutors demand 9.5 years for woman (75) for killing partner
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 9.5-year prison sentence for a 75-year-old woman accused of killing her 77-year-old partner in Amsterdam in January 2020. The suspect allegedly stra...
Left-wing opposition complains about ‘rushed’ implementation of migration pact
Left-wing opposition parties in the Netherlands are criticizing the cabinet for rushing the parliamentary treatment of the European migration pact. MP Lisa Westerveld expressed frustration over the la...
Israel confirms death of civilian by friendly fire
An Israeli military investigation confirmed that a civilian killed on Sunday in the Misgav Am kibbutz died from friendly fire. The investigation revealed serious operational errors after five artiller...
Youths arrested at Heemstede synagogue to appear in court today
Two young individuals from Amsterdam who were arrested last week near a synagogue in Heemstede are being arraigned today. The suspects were taken into custody following suspicious behavior in the vici...
Haarlem's Astrid Vos finds new passion in drawing and painting characteristic portraits: 'I wanted to create something of my own'
Haarlem-based artist Astrid Vos has discovered a new passion for creating detailed portraits of famous figures. After a lifelong career in art spanning both the Netherlands and abroad, she is now focu...
Parking garage of former Zandvoort casino now open to everyone
A former casino's parking garage in the center of Zandvoort has opened 110 indoor spaces to the general public as of Monday morning. This addition aims to alleviate the significant parking shortage in...
Acidic mouth from vaping: E-cigarettes cause dental damage in addition to nicotine addiction and lung problems
Vaping is linked to dental damage and oral health issues caused by acidic vapor, in addition to known risks like nicotine addiction and lung problems. During a recent event in Alkmaar, vapes were test...
How Oscar Garcia and Jordi Cruijff went from Total Football ideals to reactive reality in one day
Interim coach Óscar García's goal of leading Ajax to a victory using their traditional 'total football' style fell short during a 1-1 draw against Feyenoord. The match highlighted the team's current...
Unsolicited advice from momfluencers led my colleague to delete Instagram
Journalist Senna Brammer explores the trend of social media fatigue caused by the unsolicited advice of 'momfluencers.' The article highlights a colleague's decision to delete Instagram to escape the ...