Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Transport on election day
The city of Haarlem is offering free transportation for residents with disabilities or mobility issues during the municipal elections on March 18, 2026. Provided in partnership with the Automobiel ser...
Women exercising together in Schalkwijk
A low-threshold exercise group in Haarlem's Schalkwijk district is helping local women stay active in a safe and private environment specifically designed for those who prefer to exercise away from me...
Man acquitted of complicity in death of rapper Bigidagoe
A 26-year-old man has been acquitted of complicity in the fatal shooting of rapper Bigidagoe near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station due to insufficient evidence. The court ruled that police identification ...
For left-wing IJburg residents, ideals outweigh practical problems
Residents of the IJburg neighborhood in Amsterdam discuss their continued support for GroenLinks ahead of the municipal elections, prioritizing ideological goals like social equality. Despite facing c...
What is happening to the legendary Zalencentrum Velserduin building? Personal training studio Goos PTC takes over
Personal training studio Goos PTC has begun renovating the former Zalencentrum Velserduin building on Velserduinplein. Co-owner Jeffrey Goos expects the transformation to be completed and ready for us...
KLM cancels flights to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia for an extended period
KLM has extended its flight cancellations to and from Dubai and Saudi Arabia until March 9 due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The airline had previously announced that flights were suspended th...
Qatar: Iran attacking whole country, not just military targets
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Iranian attacks are targeting the entire country rather than just military objectives. According to officials in Doha, an attempt was made to strike H...
Saudi Arabia warns of escalation after attack on US embassy
Saudi Arabia has condemned a drone attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, warning of a potential escalation. The kingdom stated it reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its inter...
More stranded Dutch citizens in Middle East call emergency services
Dutch emergency centers are receiving an increasing number of assistance requests from citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict. Travelers are primarily seeking support for ret...
Where the Albert Heijn on Kruisstraat is now, queens and presidents once stayed
The current site of an Albert Heijn supermarket on Kruisstraat was once home to the historic Hotel Funckler, which hosted royalty and presidents. Historical records from 1879 detail a visit by the Duk...
Splinter Chabot premieres book in theater: 'Not a glorified drinks party'
Splinter Chabot premiered his third novel, Twee Prinsen, at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on Monday evening. The event was styled as a theatrical premiere featuring music and dance rather than ...
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New AI certification gains ground: companies want to prove their AI is responsible
A new certification for responsible artificial intelligence is gaining traction among companies like CM.com and KPMG to verify the ethical standards of their software. The initiative aims to address c...
Elections are coming: have you received your voting pass?
Municipal council and district committee elections, including the administrative committee for Weesp, are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. Residents are encouraged to verify receipt of their votin...
Deep red on stock markets, AEX plunges well below 1,000 points
European stock markets experienced significant declines on Tuesday, with the Amsterdam AEX index falling well below the 1000-point mark. Investors are concerned that rising energy prices linked to the...
Community police officer Jerry Ramdayal on his mission in the neighborhood: ‘I really want to help people move forward’
Jerry Ramdayal, a 59-year-old neighborhood police officer, reflects on his lifelong dream of joining the force and his dedication to fighting injustice. He emphasizes that his mission is to genuinely ...
13-year-old boy dragged off fatbike and robbed in Diemen
Trump acknowledges shortage in US ammunition stocks
President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the United States is facing shortages in its high-quality ammunition and missile stockpiles. Military leaders warned that these deficits, particularly in a...
Kremlin expects no talks in Abu Dhabi due to Iran war
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that planned negotiations with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi are unlikely to take place in the near future. The delay is attributed to the ongoing conflict and reta...
Ruud Kuin (SP) wants citizens to have more say in Haarlem: Not just about lines and trees, but also essential matters
SP leader Ruud Kuin is advocating for Haarlem residents to have a greater influence on significant local government decisions beyond minor urban planning details. Kuin criticized the city's current ap...