Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Does World Cup referee Danny Makkelie inspire youth to pick up the whistle? ‘You’re not a wimp, but the boss on the field’
Author Arjan van den Haak has released two youth novels intended to inspire young football fans to pursue careers as referees, modeled after Dutch World Cup official Danny Makkelie. The stories aim to...
Houten first to test 20 km/h speed limit for cyclists: ‘I don't think I reach 20 anyway’
NASA announces astronauts for third moon mission
NASA has announced the four astronauts participating in the third mission of the Artemis program. This upcoming mission will involve orbiting Earth, making it less complex than the previous flight tha...
Large search for missing person in water at Molenplas Haarlem
Emergency services launched a large-scale search operation at the Molenplas in Haarlem on Tuesday late afternoon following reports of a missing person. The fire department escalated the incident to a ...
Air raid sirens to remain, Defence to help fund new network
The Dutch government has decided to maintain the air raid siren system by developing a new network in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Justice Minister David van Weel announced that the def...
Bloemendaal may introduce a commuter tax following developments at Vogelenzang campsite
The municipality of Bloemendaal is investigating the potential introduction of a commuter tax after a proposal from the Zelfstandig Bloemendaal party received support. This initiative is partly motiva...
Judge overturns fines for tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris
The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) has overturned fines totaling 160,000 euros imposed on tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris. The court ruled that the producer of Marlboro cigarettes did no...
Rob Reiner's murder suspect son seeks $1.5 million from trust fund
Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner, is seeking $1.5 million from his parents' trust fund to pay for his legal defense. Reiner is currently a suspect in the murder of his parents, according to...
Eigen Haard must provide alternative housing after Herculesstraat explosion in Amsterdam South
New air raid alarm to also sound for drone threats
The Dutch government has decided to modernize the national air raid siren system instead of phasing it out as previously planned. The updated system will maintain its public warning function while add...
Turkey launches plan to boost global energy from electricity
Turkey has launched a global plan at its climate summit to transition from fossil fuels to electricity. The summit's chairman aims to encourage more nations to commit to generating 35 percent of their...
From Benghazi to Amsterdam: Gaddafi’s stolen euros surface at Dutch Central Bank
Millions of euros stolen from the Libyan Central Bank during the era of dictator Muammar Gaddafi have appeared at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in Amsterdam. These funds entered the European black marke...
Nintendo to release remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time this year
Nintendo is developing a remake of the classic game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. Originally released for the Nintendo 64, the updated version is exp...
Mark Damman’s first children’s book Save the Lanterfant! encourages kids to think for themselves: ‘As a child, you can contribute to a better world’
Mark Damman has released his first children's book, 'Red de lanterfant!', which aims to inspire curiosity and independent thinking in children. Illustrated by Eva Toorenent, the book emphasizes that e...
Revenge of the reclusive nerds
The article explores the stereotype of socially awkward nerds who were traditionally perceived as outsiders and introverts. It describes their past characteristics, such as an interest in science fict...
Apple at odds with EU over 'stricter legislation' for Siri AI
Apple has announced a delay in the release of its new Siri AI features in Europe, blaming the region's strict regulatory framework. The European Union has countered this claim, stating that the compan...
Judge: Amsterdam housing association must offer resident new home after explosion
An Amsterdam court has ordered housing association Eigen Haard to provide alternative housing within four weeks to a resident whose home was destroyed in a March explosion on Herculesstraat. The assoc...
Flags from the Netherlands to Turkey decorate Thomas Wijckstraat in Beverwijk. 'We hope we can cheer'
Residents of Thomas Wijckstraat in Beverwijk have decorated their street with flags from various nations, including the Netherlands and Turkey, in anticipation of the upcoming football World Cup. The ...
Remote work and school closures in Mexico City for World Cup opening
President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered all civil servants in Mexico City to work from home and schools to close on the opening day of the World Cup this Thursday. The decision aims to prevent potenti...
Latvia and Ukraine agree on drone deal at Tallinn summit
Ukraine and Latvia signed a drone deal during a summit held in Tallinn. President Volodymyr Zelensky shared footage of the signing ceremony, which highlights the ongoing military cooperation between t...