Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Spaarndam mother with young children allowed to stay in rental home despite discovery of drugs and weapons, pending ‘acceptable alternative’
A mother and her two young children in Spaarndam are permitted to stay in their rental home for the time being, despite the discovery of drugs and ammunition on the property. A judge ruled that housin...
Experts: Spain and Portugal power outage a combination of factors
Experts have concluded that a large-scale power outage in Spain and Portugal last April was caused by a coincidence of multiple factors rather than a single event. A report commissioned by the grid op...
Iranian academics: Netherlands must do more for safety of Iranians
The Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands has called on the Dutch government to improve safety measures for people of Iranian descent following a shooting in Schoonhoven. The organizatio...
Klaver cruises into 400m semi-finals at World Indoor Championships
Dutch athlete Lieke Klaver has advanced to the semi-finals of the 400 meters at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland, by winning her heat in 51.48 seconds. The semi-final competit...
If I’ve learned one thing these past weeks, it’s how great the municipality of Bloemendaal is
A journalist shares their positive impressions of the municipality of Bloemendaal after spending time there for their work. They note the cultural differences compared to the neighboring town of Zandv...
Fair at the Bazaar: 'Something for every age'
A fair is being held at De Bazaar for the second consecutive year, featuring a variety of attractions such as bumper cars and the Booster-Max. The event is open daily until March 29th and offers enter...
Teenagers arrested after 'suspicious situation' near Jewish institution in Heemstede
Police arrested two teenagers from Amsterdam, aged 14 and 17, after they were found acting suspiciously near a Jewish institution in Heemstede early this morning. The incident occurred amid heightened...
American singer Khalid to perform at AFAS Live in October
American singer Khalid is scheduled to perform at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on October 12th. The concert is part of his "It's Always Summer Somewhere" tour and marks his return to the Netherlands.
Choir battle popular among children in Haarlem: too many applications this year
The fifth annual Korenbattle choir competition in Haarlem saw twelve primary schools compete at the PHIL concert hall, reflecting the growing popularity of school choirs. Due to a record sixteen appli...
Pop culture resurgence in the IJmond: local initiatives offer talent a platform. 'Battle of the Bands is a great place to discover your sound'
The IJmond region is experiencing a revival in pop culture through initiatives like Battle of the Bands, which gives local musicians a platform to showcase their work. Six bands will compete in a gran...
If Bo and Damme have lived in a house, it is much more beautiful afterwards
Bo and Damme Kemp, a couple known for renovating old properties, have purchased a new home in Leiden and are preparing to leave their current residence at Park die Leythe. They typically seek out a ne...
Ministers see no need for car reduction measures due to high energy prices
The Dutch cabinet has decided not to implement measures to discourage car use despite warnings from the International Energy Agency about a potential energy crisis. Ministers stated that encouraging c...
Trade between China and North Korea booms, human hair tops the list
Trade between China and North Korea increased by 22% in the first two months of 2026 compared to the previous year. This growth marks an improvement in relations between the two countries following a ...
75 years of Moluccan history is part of Amsterdam's life story
In 1951, four ships carrying Moluccan soldiers and their families arrived in Amsterdam for what was intended to be a temporary stay. These families ultimately remained permanently, marking 75 years of...
Haaksbergen residents want single asylum center in busier area
A majority of residents in Haaksbergen voted in a referendum to establish a single asylum seeker center in a central, more populated area. The results were presented to Mayor Gerard van den Hengel on ...
Barend Boes Kaptein (24) and Christie Staats (23) became friends at ECL: ‘We’re on the same wavelength, it’s very pleasant’
Barend Boes Kaptein and Christie Staats discuss their long-standing friendship, which began when they were students at the ECL school. The article is part of a series exploring the significance of soc...
Yeşilgöz calls Hormuz statement a clear signal to Iran
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated that a joint declaration by the Netherlands and five allies serves as a clear signal for Iran to cease attacks in the Gulf region. The statement specific...
Free Iran Committee wants to know who is behind shooting of Iranian
The Committee Iran Free is calling for an investigation into the shooting of an Iranian man in Schoonhoven to determine if the Iranian regime was involved. While awaiting police results, the committee...
Reneé Rapp returns to acting with role in The Morning Show
American singer Reneé Rapp is returning to acting after being cast in the fifth season of the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show. The news of her casting was first reported by Deadline.
