Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Anass (30) proudly gives tour of new day center WerkLokaal Heemskerk: 'We are all friends'
WerkLokaal Heemskerk has relocated to a larger facility at the De Trompet industrial estate to consolidate several day care services under one roof. The move provides participants with more space for ...
Van Weel: Netherlands on alert for Iranian cyberattacks
Justice Minister David van Weel stated that the Dutch government is on high alert for potential Iranian cyberattacks following a meeting with EU justice ministers. The minister declined to specify whe...
Speed limit reduced to 30 km/h at thirteen dangerous locations
Starting March 11, the municipality of Beverwijk will reduce the maximum speed limit to 30 kilometers per hour at thirteen high-risk traffic locations. This initiative aims to enhance road safety in a...
Dance, theater, music, photography and adventure flood Zandvoort during ‘Vloed’. New cultural festival on Ascension weekend
The new cultural festival 'Vloed' will debut in Zandvoort during the Ascension Day weekend in mid-May, featuring a variety of dance, theater, music, and photography activities. Organizers announced du...
‘Dubai pays me in opportunities and lifestyle’: influencers defend their stay in the Gulf State despite war
Irving’s wife sparked his love for horses: ‘After a hard day’s work, I love being here at the stables’
Irving Mooijekind visits the Vario Hippique riding school to spend time with the horses he shares with his wife. He finds relaxation at the stables after a hard day's work before returning to his job ...
Thousands of German students protest against conscription law
Approximately 50,000 students across Germany took to the streets on Thursday to protest against a new conscription law. The demonstrations occurred nationwide as young people voiced their opposition t...
Iranians in The Hague call for attention to situation in their country
On Thursday afternoon, dozens of Iranians gathered in The Hague to protest against the current Iranian regime. The demonstrators assembled near the British embassy to raise awareness about the situati...
Druzhba oil pipeline may be out of service for another six weeks
The Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia through Ukraine, is expected to remain out of service for four to six weeks following damage. Ukrainian President Volodym...
Next of kin want no delay in Lucky appeal
Relatives of the victims of a fatal shooting at a shopping mall in Zwijndrecht are urging the Court of Appeal in The Hague to proceed with the trial next Monday. They are opposing a delay in the legal...
Is it wise to look to Groningen again in the gas crisis? This is what the gas expert says
Following a 67 percent increase in gas prices due to Middle East unrest, the Dutch House of Representatives is considering resuming gas drilling in Groningen. Expert Martien Visser addresses key quest...
Enexis significantly expands power grid, but electricity demand grows even faster
Grid operator Enexis invested a record 1.9 billion euros in the electricity grid last year to support the energy transition. Despite this investment, the grid remains congested in many areas as demand...
Repatriation flight from Oman also on Saturday
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged a third repatriation flight for stranded citizens, scheduled for this Saturday. In collaboration with Corendon, the flight will transport passengers ...
UK sends more fighter jets to Middle East
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom is sending four additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar. The deployment is part of an effort to ensure the safety and protection ...
Coffee with Heemstede councilors on International Women's Day
Heemstede municipal council members will host a coffee event for female residents at Theater De Luifel this Sunday to mark International Women's Day. The meeting, scheduled from 10:30 to 12:00, aims t...
Sources: Israel to attack rocket sites deep underground
Israel is reportedly entering a new phase of its conflict with Iran by targeting rocket storage facilities located deep underground. According to sources speaking to Reuters, the military plans to bom...
Council candidate Mertcan Dilber (19) misses the youth perspective in Beverwijk: 'I want to represent that voice'
Mertcan Dilber, a 19-year-old Artificial Intelligence student at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is running for local council in Beverwijk representing the party Samen Lokaal Beverwijk. He aims to p...
Hamer: Cabinet must do more to combat violence against women
Mariëtte Hamer, the Dutch Government Commissioner for sexual misconduct, has called on the cabinet to increase efforts and funding to combat violence against women. She argues that the current coalit...
Eva de Raadt from Haarlem named Football Alderman of the Netherlands
Eva de Raadt, an alderman from Haarlem, has been named the Football Alderman of the Netherlands by the KNVB. The jury recognized her achievements in creating innovative football fields and providing s...
It was lifeless, empty, and cynical from Godts, Ajax, and PEC: Was Ramadan to blame?
Mika Godts and Ajax delivered a lackluster performance during their Sunday match against PEC Zwolle. The article criticizes the lack of energy in the game and questions whether the observance of Ramad...