Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Iran condemns overnight attack on radar installations
Iran has condemned a nighttime attack on radar installations in the Sirik coastal region and Qeshm island, calling it a flagrant violation of the ceasefire. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs des...
Head-on collision between motorcycle and car in Nieuw-Vennep, driver arrested
A motorcyclist was hospitalized following a head-on collision with a car in Nieuw-Vennep on Wednesday afternoon. The car driver was arrested after testing positive for alcohol and drugs, and his vehic...
Theater maker and politician Agaath Witteman (84) dies
Agaath Witteman, a prominent Dutch theater maker and politician, passed away on Friday at the age of 84 following a short illness. Her death was confirmed by theater producer Matthijs Bongertman on be...
Summary: Sloppy Futsal Amsterdam loses first final match
Futsal Amsterdam lost the first match of the best-of-three national championship finals 0-3 against Tigers Roermond at Sporthal Elzenhagen. Despite numerous chances and hitting the woodwork four times...
Canada bans Texas livestock after flesh-eating screwworm outbreak
Canada has temporarily banned livestock imports from the U.S. state of Texas due to an outbreak of the flesh-eating screwworm fly. The Governor of Texas declared a state of emergency on Friday followi...
Car in water after serious accident involving motorcycle on N520 in Nieuw-Vennep
A serious accident involving a motorcycle and a car occurred on the N520 (Hoofdweg) in Nieuw-Vennep. During the incident, the car ended up in the water.
Feminist activists take action against the summer body: "Everyone has a beach body"
The feminist action group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to challenge 'summer body' beauty standards. Using props and mock makeovers, the group promoted the message th...
Woman scams Marktplaats customers with housing, tickets and a cupboard door
An Amsterdam woman was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for defrauding Marktplaats users of over 2,600 euros through fake studio rentals and non-existent tickets. The court mitigated her pu...
Joost Eerdmans is remarkably quiet in the asylum debate, and it is intentional
Joost Eerdmans and the JA21 party have intentionally remained quiet during recent asylum debates to position themselves as a reliable partner for the Dutch government. This strategic silence aims to f...
Are you sure-footed and free from vertigo?
Journalist Dewi van Deurzen reflects on her lifelong experience with mountain hiking in an article for Mezza magazine. She emphasizes the narrow margin between enjoying scenic landscapes and encounter...
Lottie Hellingman has doubts: Should she buy an even bigger car than her last one?
Dutch actress Lottie Hellingman describes a highway drive where her daughter pressured her to buy a large SUV for their next car. The daughter criticized their temporary small lease vehicle and threat...
'They don't all come from my womb, but they are all in my heart.' Rianne wants to show the positive side of foster care. 'Every child deserves our tears'
Photographer Erik Zwiers is presenting an exhibition at the Heemskerk town hall to highlight the positive aspects of modern foster care. The project aims to contrast the history of orphanages with the...
Majority of ChristenUnie members support stricter asylum policy
A majority of ChristenUnie members voted to support the party's stricter asylum policy during a congress in Harderwijk. Despite the outcome, the vote revealed significant internal tension, with many m...
Nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa
The World Health Organization reports nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa, with the majority occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 80 deaths have been officially recor...
Jazz old-fashioned? Not according to these young people: I'm surprised how busy it is every night
Lance Declemy founded the jazz student association Vivace in Amsterdam to provide a dedicated space for young people to perform and enjoy jazz music. Held at Theater de Richel, the bi-weekly jam sessi...
Music has played a prominent role in my life from an early age
Jolanda van den Dool, a 41-year-old ICU nurse from Haarlem, has been appointed as the new director of the Hillegom Music School starting July 1. She shares how music has played a significant role in h...
Amsterdam police see more violence from people without prospects
Amsterdam police report a rise in incidents involving individuals who feel they have nothing to lose, particularly in the city center. This trend includes an increase in nuisance behavior, shoplifting...
Presenter leaves VRT after 25 years following remark about women to Soundos
Presenter Bart Schols is leaving the Belgian broadcaster VRT after 25 years, including stepping down from his role as host of the talkshow De Afspraak. Schols, who began his career as a sports journal...
CU leader Bikker lashes out at cabinet's 'liberal pushy agenda'
ChristenUnie leader Mirjam Bikker criticized the Dutch government during a party congress for failing to show promised restraint in medical-ethical issues, such as embryo research. She called for an e...
Pope arrives in Spain for nearly week-long visit
Pope Leo has arrived in Madrid for a nearly week-long visit to Spain, marking the first papal visit to the country since 2010. Upon his arrival, he stated that he brings a message of charity and respe...