Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Indian PM Modi speaks with Iranian President Pezeshkian
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Modi condemned attacks on infrastructure and emphasized the necessity o...
New lamps for Haarlem station hall built around the corner in Huib's workshop: 'We were given a lot of freedom'
Local craftsman Huib Nelissen is constructing new chandeliers for the Haarlem railway station hall in his workshop located near the station. The project allowed for significant creative freedom in des...
Drenthe calls for decisive approach to earthquake damage
The province of Drenthe and several municipalities have issued an urgent call to the Dutch government for a more vigorous approach to addressing earthquake damage. In a letter to the State Secretary f...
Sarah Janneh nominated for Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize
Sarah Janneh and Kiki Schippers have been nominated for the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs, which honors the best theater song of the previous year. The nominations were announced on Saturday during the NPO ...
Mayor Marcouch: government must apologize to Moluccans
Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment since arriving in the Netherlands in 1951. He emphasized that thousan...
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34
The number of meningitis cases in an outbreak in the British county of Kent has risen to 34, with health authorities describing the situation as unprecedented. Two students have recently died from the...
Trust in Mette-Marit not yet restored after interview
Public confidence in Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit remains low following an interview regarding her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Polls show that a majority of Norwegians feel she provi...
War in Iran drives up prices and hits our economy harder than expected: We see a very bad scenario unfolding
The escalating conflict in Iran is significantly impacting the Dutch economy, leading to rising inflation and the threat of economic stagnation. Experts warn that the current situation could be more s...
Who will win the Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize this time? Impending doom dominates nominees for best theater song
Iran: Natanz nuclear facility attacked again
The Iranian nuclear facility Natanz was reportedly targeted by US and Israeli airstrikes, according to the state-run Tasnim news agency. Iranian authorities claim that no radioactive materials were re...
RCC: Anti-abortion group's Boomerang card violates advertising code
The Dutch Advertising Code Committee (RCC) has ruled that the anti-abortion organization Schreeuw om Leven used misleading advertising on promotional cards offering help to pregnant women. The committ...
Expensive fuel, so lower the excise duty? 'We really need to make people resilient'
Economists are advising against lowering gasoline excise duties despite rising prices, arguing that such broad tax cuts do not effectively target those most in need. Instead, experts suggest that poli...
US temporarily allows sale of Iranian oil in tankers at sea
The United States has temporarily authorized the sale of Iranian oil currently stored in tankers at sea to address rising global fuel prices. This decision marks a brief suspension of heavy sanctions ...
Hillegom alderman Jan van Rijn steps down after eight years: 'I'm going back to my comfort zone'
Jan van Rijn, an alderman in Hillegom, has announced his departure after eight years in office to start a new job in mid-April. While he enjoyed the role, he cited its demanding nature as the reason f...
Singing along with the St. Matthew Passion in Haarlem’s Adelbertus Church: How music connects despite a failing brain
Stichting Bachkoor Holland is hosting a sing-along concert of the Matthäus Passion this Sunday at the Adelbertuskerk in Haarlem. The event is a collaboration with the KomPassie choir, which brings to...
Marco loves life aboard a trawler: 'I just jumped into the deep end and sailed to Africa'
Marco Schaaper serves as a versatile foreman on a trawler for the Dutch shipping company Cornelis Vrolijk, managing various tasks such as crane and forklift operation. He reflects on his career at sea...
Book Week brings crowds to libraries and bookstores: 'Continuing to read stories is so important'
Book Week has led to increased traffic in libraries and bookstores across the IJmond region, emphasizing the importance of continued reading. The event has prompted local displays and discussions as r...
Jari from Castricum makes skating documentary for graduation project: ‘I can never get enough of skating’
Seventeen-year-old Jari Hoogeboom from Castricum has created a documentary titled 'Valse Start' for his high school graduation project at the Adriaan Roland Holst School in Bergen. The film explores v...
Heemstede resident must tolerate neighbor's chimney and wood stove
An 83-year-old resident of Heemstede lost a legal battle in the highest administrative court of the Netherlands to prevent her neighbor from using a wood stove. The woman had requested that the neighb...
Free day out: visit these greenhouses near Haarlem during Kom in de Kas
The Kom in de Kas event offers a free family outing on April 11 and 12, 2026, featuring greenhouse visits near Haarlem. This event is designed to be accessible regardless of the weather, providing an ...