Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Explosions at youth center and home in Amsterdam-West, fire in Van der Pekstraat
Growing concern over freed humpback whale Timmy
Concerns are growing in Germany for Timmy, a humpback whale that recently managed to swim away after being stranded off the coast for weeks. Despite its initial progress on Monday morning, the whale h...
Boy headbutts police officer at Haarlem fair
Two boys were arrested on Sunday after a fight at a fair in central Haarlem escalated into an assault on security guards and police. During the struggle, one of the suspects headbutted a responding of...
Brussels calls talks with incoming Hungarian government constructive
The European Commission described initial talks with the incoming Hungarian government as constructive and positive. These discussions serve as a starting point for releasing EU funds intended for the...
New start for beach pavilion Deining in Castricum aan Zee: ‘Everyone is super excited’
Strandpaviljoen Deining in Castricum aan Zee has reopened following an extensive six-month renovation. Owner Sharon Groot has taken over the business from her father, introducing a new interior and me...
Environmental groups find government energy measures insufficient
Dutch environmental organizations Milieudefensie and Natuur & Milieu have criticized the cabinet's energy measures for failing to significantly reduce dependence on oil and gas. The groups argue that ...
Radio DJ Lisanne Bronkhorst gives birth to first child: 'All clichés are true'
Radio-dj Lisanne Bronkhorst and her partner Yannick have welcomed their first child, a son named Benjamin. Bronkhorst shared the news on Radio Veronica, remarking that the experience of motherhood mak...
Youp van 't Hek writes book about his late friends
Former comedian and writer Youp van 't Hek has written a new book dedicated to his deceased friends. The work is being released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his publishing house, Thomas Rap.
Iran: US not taking negotiations seriously
Iran has accused the United States of failing to take diplomatic peace efforts seriously, citing violations such as the blockade of Iranian ports and an attack on an Iranian vessel. Tehran also claime...
Housing Minister to accelerate home construction and relax rental laws
Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan has proposed plans to accelerate housing construction and relax rental laws to increase the available housing supply. These proposals were detailed in a for...
Foundation De Vrolijkheid wants children in asylum centers to be more than their refugee story: ‘They should also just be able to dream, or be in love’
The World Cup in this traditional Dutch sport aims to put the Netherlands on the map next year
The Korfball World Cup will be hosted across twelve locations in the Netherlands next year, marking the first time the country has held the event since 2003. The national korfball association aims to ...
Cabinet allocates over 950 million euros for energy measures
The Dutch cabinet has allocated over 950 million euros to mitigate rising energy prices for citizens, businesses, and farmers. The package includes 627 million euros in direct aid and 340 million euro...
Beats & Bulbs matures: Hillegom’s liberation festival marks its fourth edition
The fourth edition of the Beats & Bulbs liberation festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, in Hillegom's Van Nispenpark. The event aims to bring a fresh perspective to the village center as the f...
Mileage allowance up, motor vehicle tax down: these are the government's energy measures
The Dutch cabinet is increasing the tax-free kilometer allowance for employees by two cents while significantly reducing motor vehicle taxes for vans and trucks. These changes will be financed by redu...
Two men arrested for arson at London synagogue
London police have arrested two suspects, aged 17 and 19, in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in North London. The arrests follow an investigation into the incident which occur...
The talking banana on your screen isn't just guilty of cheating
Journalist Senna Brammer explores the viral trend of 'Fruit Love Island,' which uses AI to create videos of talking fruits involved in relationship drama. The article examines this phenomenon as a ref...
'Discover Spaarnwoude Park' showcases recreation area in all its glory: from art collections to model trains and paddleboarding
The 'Ontdek Spaarnwoude Park' event celebrated the start of the recreation season in the green space situated between Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, and Velsen-Zuid. Various local businesses, clubs, and organi...
Nathalie (36) lives in a dollhouse in the city center: ‘I sometimes have to chase away a public urinator’
Traffic gridlock on first day of roadworks on Communicatieweg
Traffic in Heemskerk came to a standstill on Monday as construction began on a new crossing at Communicatieweg. Despite prior announcements, many motorists were caught off guard by the road closure, c...