Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zelensky: NATO sells itself short by keeping Ukraine out
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that NATO harms its own interests by excluding Ukraine from the alliance. During a forum at the NATO summit in Ankara, Zelensky highlighted Ukraine's uniq...
Bridge Club Haarlem-Noord celebrates 90th anniversary: We are the friendliest club in Haarlem
Bridgeclub Haarlem-Noord is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The club, which considers itself the most convivial in the city, looks back on its long history filled with various anecdotes about its me...
Dennis Kroet and Wendy Kraaijpoel choose Castricum: 'You can feel the mud oozing between your toes. Brrr'
Dennis Kroet and Wendy Kraaijpoel from Zaandam prefer spending time at the beach in Castricum. They find it a pleasant alternative to busier locations like Bloemendaal and Zandvoort.
RTV Oost experiments with AI version of presenter: 'Curious about reactions'
Dutch broadcaster RTV Oost has launched an experiment using an AI-generated version of presenter Jaap-Erik Bijl. The digital avatar will feature in short explanatory videos across the station's websit...
Malaise in our shopping basket due to soaring prices: we are buying less and are forced to choose cheaper brands
Dutch consumers are purchasing fewer groceries and opting for cheaper brands due to persistent high inflation over the past three years. Retail revenue growth is currently being driven by price increa...
These are the most popular floors in Haarlem
This article discusses the importance of choosing the right type of cast floor based on the specific architectural characteristics of homes in Haarlem. It highlights how different housing styles, such...
Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global gas market
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global gas markets, leading to tighter supplies and higher prices. These conditions have resulted in decreased demand for gas, particularly...
Prison sentence for former mayor of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht for child pornography
The court in Dordrecht has sentenced the 77-year-old former mayor of Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Herman J., to one year in prison, with four months suspended. He was convicted for the possession, distributio...
Prison sentences for severe child abuse in Utrecht
The court in Utrecht has sentenced a 37-year-old mother and her 42-year-old friend to prison for the severe abuse of two children. The women were ordered to pay damages to the victims, who were 6 and ...
ECB wants banks to create action plans against AI cyber threats
The European Central Bank is urging financial institutions to develop strategic action plans to counter the increasing cybersecurity risks posed by advanced AI systems. The regulator specifically high...
Le Pen also found guilty of embezzling European funds on appeal, banned from running for office for 15 months
Princess Amalia to begin training with Royal Netherlands Navy after summer break
Crown Princess Amalia will begin an internship with the Royal Netherlands Navy following the summer break. This placement is part of her educational program at the Defensity College, as announced by t...
Man who put mothballs in library children's corner to 'chase away evil spirits' may be psychotic
Former Zoetermeer primary school janitor sentenced to 7 years in prison
A 58-year-old former primary school janitor from Zoetermeer has been sentenced to seven years in prison and compulsory treatment for sexually abusing six young children. The court found that he secret...
Writer Frida Vogels (1930-2026) wrote candidly and razor-sharply about her struggle with existence
From passenger van to passenger cargo bike: "A few steps backward"
The Regenboog Groep in Amsterdam has replaced its drug user bus with a mobile cargo bike after local protests forced the bus to be taken out of service. While the bike allows staff to maintain contact...
Person injured in violent robbery of company car in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Writer and poet Frida Vogels dies at 96
Dutch writer and poet Frida Vogels has passed away in Bologna at the age of 96. Known for her book series 'De harde kern,' she had resided in Italy since the 1950s.
Laura Bakker to star as Princess Margarita in Mabel & Margarita series
Actress Laura Bakker has been cast as Princess Margarita in the upcoming drama series Mabel & Margarita. The series is a spin-off of the show Máxima and will be available on the streaming service Vid...
Frida Vogels (96), author of De harde kern, has died
Dutch writer Frida Vogels, best known for her book series De harde kern, has passed away at the age of 96. She died on Monday in Bologna, Italy, where she had resided since the 1950s.