Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'It's special that this still happens,' says Max (8) from Zandvoort after unveiling stumbling stones in his street
Four Stolpersteine were unveiled in Zandvoort on Thursday to commemorate Jewish residents who did not survive the Holocaust. Local primary school students attended the ceremony to help preserve the me...
Musical plea at Bloemendaal town hall to save the Ark
The Haarlems Straatorkest performed at the Bloemendaal city hall on Thursday to support the Ark residential community, whose six residents are set to lose their home on May 31. The group is seeking as...
250 addresses in Badhoevedorp and Lijnden did not receive voting passes, PostNL apologizes
PostNL has issued an apology after an investigation revealed that residents of three streets in Badhoevedorp and Lijnden likely did not receive their voting passes in late February. The delivery failu...
Director Peter Jackson receives lifetime achievement award at Cannes Film Festival
Director Peter Jackson will receive the Honorary Palme d'Or for his lifetime achievements at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. The three-time Oscar winner, best known for the Lord of the Rings trilog...
Kristi Noem out as US Homeland Security Secretary
US President Donald Trump announced that Kristi Noem will step down as Secretary of Homeland Security. She is set to be succeeded by Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin in late March, though the reaso...
Ex-Jong Ajax coach read about his successor before even reaching his car: this is his story
Former Jong Ajax coach Willem Weijs discusses his sudden departure from the club following Jordi Cruijff's appointment as technical director. Weijs reflects on the abrupt transition and the challenges...
Between Art and Voting with Tofik Dibi (Bij1) and Johan Dessing (FvD)
Amsterdam political candidates Tofik Dibi and Johan Dessing participated in the program 'Tussen Kunst en Kies' to create street art ahead of the municipal elections. Dibi left the session early after ...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (6-8 March)
This article provides a guide for activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of March 6 to March 8. It encourages locals to head out and enjoy the city as the weather improves an...
Four major cities receive another €7 million to boost vaccination rates
EU Commissioner: EU must be prepared for influx of refugees
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner stated that the European Union must be prepared on all fronts for a potential influx of refugees from the Middle East. While there is currently no surge in mig...
Zelensky says US asked for help against Iranian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States has requested assistance from his country to improve defenses against Iranian drones. The request aims to enhance resilience agains...
French president calls for Lebanon to be kept out of the war
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged international efforts to prevent a new war in Lebanon amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes against the Hezbollah movement. The conflict has already forced hundr...
Sting concert at Rijksmuseum: ‘Rembrandt’s Night Watch behind me – I never dared to dream of that’
CARE: panic in Beirut after Israeli evacuation call
Panic has spread across Beirut's southern suburbs following an evacuation order from the Israeli military, reported aid organization CARE. Residents are struggling to evacuate homes and hospitals as t...
Veggie burgers can keep their name, but vegetarian chicken and steak will soon be banned
The European Parliament and member states have reached an agreement to restrict the use of meat-related terms for plant-based products. While terms like "veggie burger" and "tofu sausage" will remain ...
Be careful with photos of your child on social media: ‘What you post online is about you, but it’s no longer yours’
Experts caution parents against posting photos of their children on social media, highlighting that such content becomes permanent and out of their control once shared. The article emphasizes the impo...
Revolt in BBB party: 60 prominent figures want Mona Keijzer back
Sixty prominent members of the BBB party have sent a formal letter to the party's board demanding the immediate return of former Deputy Prime Minister Mona Keijzer. The group is calling for independen...
One last cheese and a chat as Peter and Joan retire their cheese van
Peter and Joan, a couple from Velsen-Noord, are retiring and closing their mobile cheese bus business after years of service. On their final day, many loyal customers expressed their sadness and share...
Iran: Over 500 missiles fired since war with US and Israel
Iran claims to have launched over 500 missiles and at least 2,000 drones since the beginning of its conflict with the United States and Israel. According to the Fars news agency, approximately 40 perc...
'I always saw others getting diplomas and felt useless,' now Donald, who has an intellectual disability, has earned his first practical certificate
Donald, a 37-year-old man with a mild intellectual disability from Haarlem, has earned his first vocational practice certificate. He and five others completed the Assistant Service Provision training ...