Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dutch officials targeted by Russian attack on Signal and WhatsApp
The Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD have warned that Russian hackers are targeting the Signal and WhatsApp accounts of high-ranking individuals, including Dutch government employees. These c...
Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (March 9 - March 15)
Roadworks are scheduled throughout Haarlem from March 9 to March 15, resulting in partial closures in several locations such as Van Marumstraat and Langebrug. Drivers should expect disruptions in the ...
The internet personalities I look up after accidentally spending too much time in the manosphere
Journalist Senna Brammer discusses her habit of seeking out specific internet personalities to serve as a digital palate cleanser after encountering toxic content in the manosphere. As a chronically o...
How Frisians helped 100 young Amsterdam footballers survive the Hunger Winter
Binoculars out at Fort bij Krommeniedijk as black-tailed godwits return, but the national bird is slowly vanishing from the Dutch landscape. 'A bit sad'
Birdwatchers are gathering at Fort bij Krommeniedijk to observe the return of the godwit, the national bird of the Netherlands. Despite the seasonal excitement, the species is slowly disappearing from...
Trial against former mayor and Erdogan rival İmamoğlu begins
The trial of former Istanbul mayor and presidential rival Ekrem İmamoğlu has begun in Turkey, with prosecutors filing 142 charges including bribery and money laundering. İmamoğlu and over 400 othe...
Von der Leyen wants critical review of EU foreign policy decision-making
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a critical evaluation of the European Union's foreign policy decision-making processes. She suggests that current procedures may no lo...
Why female freelancers earn more than male self-employed workers
Female freelancers in the Netherlands have reached a milestone by earning a higher average hourly wage than their male counterparts. While the gender pay gap persists in traditional employment, it is ...
Voting in the municipal elections? You can at these 88 locations in Haarlem
On March 18, residents of Haarlem will be able to vote in the municipal elections at 88 polling stations across the city. According to data from the Open State Foundation, this is an increase of one l...
Lawsuit by former Avicii manager dismissed
A Swedish court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Arash "Ash" Pournouri, the former manager of the late DJ Avicii. Pournouri initiated the legal action late last year against companies owned by the art...
Hans Spekman new chairman of FNV trade union
Former PvdA party chairman Hans Spekman has been appointed as the new chairman of the Dutch trade union FNV. The move is intended to restore stability within the organization following an internal con...
Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre to perform ADE opening act
French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre will perform the opening act at the Amsterdam Dance Event in AFAS Live this autumn. As the event's guest of honor, he will also participate in a keyno...
Ichthus Lyceum students work on Velsen Library project to encourage reading with a break-in box
Students from Ichthus Lyceum in Driehuis are developing a "break-in-box" project for the Velsen Library to encourage children aged 9 to 10 to read more. The project functions as a reverse escape room ...
The pink rabbit suit on Dr. Rutger’s examination table begs for help: ‘My pee-pee hurts’
A man wearing a pink rabbit costume sought medical help from Doctor Rutger while experiencing difficulty speaking and physical distress. Upon examination, the doctor discovered the patient, Mr. Van Lo...
Wall white again and infamous pink sofa for sale: how vtwonen couple René and Denise are doing now
René and Denise, a couple from Hoofddorp who became famous for their negative reaction to a 'VTWonen' home makeover, have started reverting the design changes. They have already repainted their walls...
What can local politics do to solve youth care problems? Pletterij hosts debate evening
Debate center De Pletterij is hosting an evening on March 11 to discuss youth care challenges and how municipal politics can address them. The event is organized in anticipation of the upcoming munici...
This 77-year-old electronic music pioneer is the guest of honor at the anniversary edition of ADE
Love from both sides. Goosebumps and tears, laughter and crying, what a royal farewell
The article reflects on an emotional 'royal' farewell event characterized by a mix of tears and laughter. It highlights a memory involving Dutch coach Henk Gemser and his observations on the technical...
Stabbing on ferry at Central Station, victim taken to hospital
A person was slightly injured during a stabbing on a ferry near Amsterdam Central Station on Wednesday morning. Police arrested a suspect at the scene and cordoned off the ferry for investigation, lea...
Marianne (61) lived in a Bloemendaal villa but was left destitute after husband’s death: ’How did I let it get this far?’
After the sudden death of her husband, 61-year-old Marianne Heemskerk discovered their fortune had vanished, leaving her penniless despite their previously wealthy lifestyle. She has since dedicated h...