Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes Festival
Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or for her lifetime achievement at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The 83-year-old artist will be presented with the award on May 23 during the fest...
Prime Minister Jetten meets concerned members of Iranian community
Prime Minister Jetten met with members of the Iranian community on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran and its personal impact on them. The meeting follows recent military actions agains...
Substantive hearing of criminal case against Raily B. postponed
The substantive criminal trial against Raily B., who is suspected of leading a group that planned an assassination attempt on journalist Peter R. de Vries, has been postponed. A judge announced the de...
Pants, kettle or chair broken? Have it repaired or do it yourself
Amsterdam offers numerous initiatives and creative makers to help residents repair items like clothing and appliances instead of throwing them away. The city aims to reduce waste, as nearly half of wh...
Only 1 in 5 people vote in the Bijlmer: "Even if you vote, everything stays the same"
Voter turnout in Amsterdam's Bijlmer-Centrum remains the lowest in the city, with only 22% of eligible residents participating in the 2022 municipal elections. While some residents express cynicism ab...
New in Haarlem: Gewoon Samen Home Neighborhood
The city of Haarlem is launching the 'Gewoon Samen Thuisbuurt' initiative to help residents live independently at home for as long as possible through community support and tailored housing. The proje...
State Secretary considers higher salary for prison staff
State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen is investigating the possibility of a separate collective labor agreement for prison staff to allow for higher salaries. Currently, employees of the Custodial Insti...
Meloni: Iran must not possess nuclear weapons
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated to the Italian Senate that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons, citing grave consequences for international security. She warned that Iran'...
More reports of child abuse by suspect substitute Joannes B. (66)
Police have received additional reports concerning 66-year-old substitute childcare worker Joannes B., who is suspected of child abuse and creating child pornography at a Partou daycare in Amsterdam. ...
ANVR: around fifty Dutch people still stranded in Middle East
The ANVR reports that the majority of Dutch travelers stranded in the Middle East have returned home via repatriation or charter flights. Approximately fifty people remain stuck in the region due to t...
EU Parliament seeks unity on war but is divided on strategy
During a European Parliament debate on the Middle East conflict, various party groups emphasized the need for the European Union to present a unified front. Jeroen Lenaers of the CDA argued that the E...
Tower block, parking garage and park in the heart of IJmuiden: An icon at the entrance is perfectly possible
The municipality of Velsen has proposed a major redevelopment plan for the center of IJmuiden, featuring a 17-story residential tower and an underground parking garage at Plein 1945. The project also ...
Haarlem striker Tijmen Wildeboer (24) still lacks a 'soft G' after years at TOP Oss: 'I need to score more goals'
Tijmen Wildeboer, a 24-year-old striker from Haarlem playing for TOP Oss, expressed regret that his team will not face Telstar this season, missing the chance to play in front of local family and frie...
VERS provides a platform for young filmmakers: ‘As a young creator, you just have to know who a good sound designer is’
Council of State overturns proposal to limit Schiphol flights
The Dutch Council of State has annulled a government proposal to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol Airport, ruling that the plan was insufficiently justified. The court stated it was not convin...
Explosion in Amsterdam doorway, second time this week
An explosive went off at a residential entrance on Van Gentstraat in Amsterdam-West early Wednesday morning, marking the second attack at this location in one week. While no one was injured, the blast...
Kremlin accuses UK of involvement in Storm Shadow attack
The Kremlin has accused the United Kingdom of involvement in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Bryansk using Storm Shadow missiles. The strike on Tuesday reportedly resulted in at least six de...
KLM cancels all flights to Dubai until March 28
KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28th due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The airline will not fly to the destination for the time being as a result of the regional secur...
Middle East war costs European taxpayers an extra 3 billion euros
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the first ten days of the war in the Middle East cost European taxpayers an additional €3 billion in fossil fuel imports. The conflict ...
Karremans: Utrecht Ring Road ruling bad news for housing construction
The Dutch Council of State has blocked the planned widening of the Utrecht ring road, prompting a disappointed response from Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans. Karremans warned that the decisi...