Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
44 reports from the municipality last week regarding construction in Haarlem and more
The municipality of Haarlem processed 44 permit applications last week, with 43 requests concerning Haarlem and one regarding Spaarndam. Residents are encouraged to review the list of applications to ...
These men were persecuted because they were attracted to the same sex
During the eighteenth century, hundreds of homosexual men were persecuted and sentenced to death across the Netherlands. These historical legal actions against gay men also took place within the city ...
Shorter route for microcars to cross the IJ? Volt wants to open IJ tunnel: 'This has never really been studied'
BTS will not submit music for Grammy Awards in protest
South Korean pop group BTS will not submit any music for next year's Grammy Awards. The group is protesting the introduction of a new category specifically for Asian pop music.
French DJ Kavinsky (50), known for the song Nightcall, has died
French DJ Kavinsky, best known for the song Nightcall, has passed away at the age of fifty. He was found dead in his Paris home on Tuesday evening, though the cause of death remains unknown.
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Oil prices rise after new escalation in the Middle East
Oil prices increased on Wednesday following a new escalation in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia reported conducting targeted strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, carried out in coordination wit...
Weeks of ‘no reliable figures’ on asylum inflow, and 4 other findings on the EU migration pact
The implementation of the EU asylum and migration pact has led to weeks of uncertainty regarding reliable data on asylum seeker arrivals in the Netherlands. This issue is one of several early findings...
Concrete blocks placed at Javaplein for this afternoon's Pride party
The municipality of Amsterdam has placed concrete barriers at Javaplein ahead of the Pride Oost festivities taking place today. Although officials declined to confirm a link to specific security conce...
Judge rules in favor of ABBA: Brabant carnival parody rightfully removed from Spotify
A court in Utrecht has ruled that a Dutch carnival song titled 'Dikke Pens' cannot return to Spotify. The judge determined the track is not a permitted parody of ABBA's 'Take A Chance On Me', upholdin...
Creative bird crafting at the Haarlem Bird Hospital
The Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem is hosting an afternoon event for children focused on birds and nature. The program is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 2nd, from 14:00 to 16:00 at Vergierdeweg ...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day could use some connecting web: too many storylines have been thrown together
AD editor-in-chief Rennie Rijpma becomes media director of KRO-NCRV
Rennie Rijpma will step down as editor-in-chief of the AD newspaper to become the new media director of KRO-NCRV. She is scheduled to begin her new role at the broadcaster on October 1st.
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KLM maintenance division under enhanced supervision since May
Since May, KLM's maintenance division has been under enhanced supervision by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). An airline spokesperson confirmed this regulatory development on We...
Sam Smith engaged to fashion designer Christian Cowan
British artist Sam Smith has confirmed their engagement to fashion designer Christian Cowan in a recent interview. The announcement settles rumors that had been circulating about the couple earlier th...
BMW to cut thousands of jobs starting next year
BMW has announced plans to cut 8,000 jobs worldwide starting next year. The company intends to implement these reductions through natural attrition and voluntary severance programs.
Hurry up with foundation repairs, experts say: Entire neighborhoods at risk of collapsing
Experts warn that nearly 780,000 homes in the Netherlands could face foundation failure within the next 25 years. They urge immediate action to address this nationwide problem, noting that it affects ...
Four women accuse Jared Leto of sexual misconduct
Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary titled 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret'. Some of the alleged incidents reportedly occurred whil...
17-year-old boy shot in Slotermeer, taken to hospital with severe leg injury
A 17-year-old boy was shot and sustained severe leg injuries in the Slotermeer neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating the incident and seeking witnesses, as no ...