Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
The renowned German philosopher and sociologist Jürgen Habermas has passed away at the age of 96. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era.
Yeşilgöz: local elections make a ‘massive difference’
VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz campaigned in Almere on Saturday to highlight the significant impact of municipal elections on residents' daily lives. Local candidate Lesley van Hilten expressed hope for ...
Intense and striking flavors at Rebel Rebel in Haarlem (8.5)
Rebel Rebel is a relatively new restaurant located on Kleine Houtstraat in Haarlem that has received positive reviews for its intense flavors. Following good reports, diners recently visited the estab...
Bayram Gezer (61) combined 28 years of council work in Beverwijk with 41 years at Tata Steel: ‘To relax, I switched piles of paper’
Bayram Gezer is stepping down after serving 28 years as a council member in Beverwijk, making him one of the longest-serving local politicians in the Netherlands. Throughout his political career, he s...
Iran blamed for attacks on synagogue and Jewish school: 'Unfortunately, we see this more often'
A recent explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam-Zuid marks the third attack on Jewish institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium within a single week. Authorities are investigating potential links...
Many killed in Israeli strike on medical center in Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes on a medical center in Burj Qalawiya, South Lebanon, killed at least 14 people on Saturday, according to Lebanese authorities. The victims included 12 medical staff members such as ...
Vehicles stopped on A2 during XR protest
Police stopped two vans attempting to enter the A2 highway during an Extinction Rebellion demonstration, leading to a temporary closure of the road. The disruption occurred between Kruisdonk and Maast...
National police team for security of Jewish institutions
The Dutch police have established a national team, the NSGBO, to coordinate the security of Jewish institutions at a strategic level. This initiative follows recent security incidents, including an at...
Constant renovations in our neighborhood: One of my daughter's first words was ‘drill’
Lottie Hellingman, a performer and single mother living in Amsterdam, describes the constant renovations taking place in her neighborhood. The construction noise has been so persistent that 'drill' wa...
Aunt AI's gossip
Yanaika Zomer, a journalist and the city poet of Den Helder, is set to release her debut novel in May. She contributes a bi-weekly column, with her latest entry discussing topics related to artificial...
Water outage in IJmond resolved, boil water advisory for Velserbroek. Wijk aan Zee pipe leak repaired
PWN technicians have repaired a burst water pipe in Wijk aan Zee, restoring water pressure to the IJmond region. As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Vels...
Israel: Wave of antisemitism sweeps the Netherlands
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a wave of antisemitism is affecting the Netherlands following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. The incident occurred during the night ...
Explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam South, police seek two suspects
Eric Vloeimans and Will Holshouser don't think in music genres: ‘Kindred spirits’ on trumpet and accordion
Trumpeter Eric Vloeimans and New York accordionist Will Holshouser describe themselves as kindred spirits who prioritize musical connection over specific genres. Holshouser highlights their ability to...
Expatriate Cubans hope for return and trade in Cuba
The Cuban government is expected to introduce economic reforms next week that will allow exiled Cubans and their descendants to invest in and own small businesses. This move, reported by the Miami Her...
Two Indian oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Two Indian-flagged oil tankers successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning without any reported incidents. Indian port and shipping authorities confirmed that the vessels are ...
Contaminated river water pollutes clean dunes, concentrations exceed standards
River water purification in the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes has resulted in chemical contamination of dune lakes and canals at levels exceeding legal standards. The pollution is a byproduct of the pr...
Student Finn pays 1300 euros in rent: The housing market is an important issue for me
Finn Rohde, a student living in Amsterdam, highlights the city's housing crisis as he prepares to pay 1,300 euros in monthly rent for a shared apartment. The article also explores political shifts in ...
Empty supermarket shelves after PWN outage: 'This water must be very tasty'
A water main leak at utility company PWN led to panic buying of bottled water at a DekaMarkt supermarket in Santpoort-Noord. Shelves were quickly emptied as residents responded to the disruption in th...
