Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Pro-Palestinian meeting with UN rapporteur, counter-protest at entrance
Approximately 400 people attended a pro-Palestinian meeting featuring UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese at the Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam. The event was met by a small group of pro-Israel counter-demon...
Hard-working Koninklijke HFC fight past relegation candidates IJsselmeervogels to move into mid-table
Koninklijke HFC secured their third consecutive 1-0 victory under new coach Pieter Mulders by defeating relegation candidate IJsselmeervogels at home. This win successfully moves the Haarlem-based clu...
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The Dutch coalition faced internal conflict over actions by VVD Minister Heinen even before the official government policy statement was delivered. This tension underscores the underlying suspicion am...
Food bank in East must close: If this shuts, I won't make ends meet
Stichting Tweede Kans, a food bank and thrift store in Amsterdam-Oost, faces closure as its current building is scheduled for demolition in three months. The foundation is struggling to find an afford...
Chef of Danish Michelin-starred restaurant Noma went too far with staff
Dozens of former employees of the world-famous restaurant Noma in Copenhagen have accused chef and founder René Redzepi of physical and verbal abuse. In an investigation by The New York Times, 35 for...
What usually takes months done in 24 hours: how KLM organized rapid repatriation flights from the Gulf region
KLM successfully organized rapid repatriation flights to bring back hundreds of stranded travelers from the Gulf region to Schiphol airport. The complex logistics, which usually take months to arrange...
Ajax fan buses pelted by FC Groningen supporters, riot police intervene
Ajax supporter and player buses were pelted with objects by FC Groningen fans following a match, leading to an intervention by riot police. At least one arrest was made as a confrontation broke out be...
Zita Pels (GroenLinks) wants to tackle slumlords: "I’m done being nice"
GroenLinks leader Zita Pels has announced plans to crack down on predatory landlords in Amsterdam to combat high housing costs and market exploitation. Reflecting on her term as alderwoman, she also e...
I am ashamed of my kind
In her weekly column for AlleTijd, Dutch journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff addresses the contrast between the fatal consequences of war and its transformation into social media content. She explores th...
From servant to plantation owner: Haarlem women played key role in colonial era. ‘Women took matters into their own hands’
In honor of International Women's Day, several women from Haarlem are being recognized for their significant roles during the colonial era. These figures include women who managed trading companies af...
Council meeting on Iran's new supreme leader within a day
Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts is scheduled to convene within a day to select a new supreme leader. This announcement was made by Ayatollah Hossein Mozafari, a member of the theological council ...
Turkey considers stationing F-16s in Northern Cyprus
Turkey is considering stationing F-16 fighter jets in Northern Cyprus, according to a source within the Turkish Ministry of Defense. The report from news agency AFP indicates that these aircraft would...
Lebanon: now nearly half a million refugees
Nearly half a million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to ongoing violence. Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed announced the figures during a recent press conference.
Jamie is very happy working in the fish trade: 'The men here helped me learn how to fillet'
Jamie Dijkhuizen, a 21-year-old from IJmuiden, is one of the few women working as a fish filleter at the company Hokkai Suisan. She expresses great satisfaction with her career choice and credits her ...
Caregiving is still a woman's task: 'Men are seriously shortchanging themselves'
Only 10 percent of fathers in the Netherlands share caregiving responsibilities equally with their partners, leaving the majority of domestic work to women. Experts suggest this imbalance is detriment...
Through the wilderness, Sara (31) and Anne (26) follow the traveler's path: 'Together we can hang on one rope'
Sara (31) and Anne (26) describe their experiences trekking through the wilderness, including a narrow escape from a rockfall in the mountains. They recount the challenges of navigating the rainy Engl...
Ajax suffer fourth Eredivisie defeat at FC Groningen
Ajax suffered their fourth Eredivisie defeat of the season after losing 3-1 to FC Groningen on Saturday. The result ended a six-match losing streak for the home side while marking a significant loss f...
How did it go again with Jesus, the kiss and the cross? Seven questions about TV spectacle ‘The Passion’
The Dutch television event 'The Passion' is retelling the Easter story this year with the theme 'Come closer,' emphasizing the importance of mutual attention. For the first time, the broadcast origina...
Trump's claim about unsafe paracetamol led to declining use
Claims by Donald Trump regarding the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy resulted in a 10% decrease in the drug's administration to pregnant women in U.S. hospitals. Researchers from Harvard and Br...
Ajax suffers another blow in battle for second place, pressure on coach Fred Grim mounts
Ajax suffered a 3-1 defeat against FC Groningen, damaging their chances of securing second place in the league. The loss has increased pressure on coach Fred Grim as rival club Feyenoord looks to exte...