Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haroon Ali: If you wait too long, apologies lose their meaning
The Dutch government recently issued an official apology to the Moluccan community, continuing a trend of addressing historical wrongs such as slavery and the Holocaust. Columnist Haroon Ali notes tha...
Haarlemmermeer considered for small nuclear plant: alternative to Zeeland or Groningen sites ready
The Dutch cabinet is currently focusing on large nuclear power plants in Zeeland or Groningen, but grid operator TenneT has proposed an alternative plan for six smaller reactors. One of the potential ...
WHO: Global Ebola risk remains low
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the global risk of Ebola remains low following a confirmed case in France on Wednesday. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus maintains this asses...
Get a free meal in Haarlem during Keti Koti
To commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti, the day marking the abolition of slavery, free meals are being distributed at various locations. Residents in Haarlem can pick up a free meal as part of these c...
Haarlem man on trial for stalking young women: ‘I have 80 women, you will be the 81st’
A 37-year-old man from Haarlem is on trial for stalking and threatening two young women with disturbing notes left at their homes. The notes contained threats of torture and claims of being a hitman, ...
Phoebe Bridgers to release new album in August, six years after last record
American singer Phoebe Bridgers announced that her third studio album, titled Lost Weekend, will be released on August 14. The upcoming record serves as the follow-up to her 2020 album Punisher.
Early morning workouts on Veemkade: "If you go at the end of the day, you'll end up on a terrace instead"
Athletes in Amsterdam are increasingly moving their workouts to the early morning at the Veemkade to avoid high daytime temperatures. Participants and instructors report that exercising before 7:00 AM...
Pure joy as Brian Brobbey simply says: 'A little bit in love'
The article highlights the refreshing nature of Brian Brobbey's interviews compared to the typically dull responses given by players during major football tournaments. It focuses on the Dutch striker'...
Province grants exemption for asylum seeker center in Santpoort-Zuid
The province of North Holland has granted an exemption to establish an asylum seeker center in Santpoort-Zuid for up to 200 people. The facility is authorized to operate at the location for a period o...
Weeronline: officially warmest June 24 ever recorded
On Wednesday, June 24, the Netherlands recorded its warmest temperature for that date since records began in 1901. The temperature in De Bilt reached 32.8 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record...
Gaasperplas has a new city beach: ‘It’s still nice and quiet, it’s super busy on the other side’
Young people do everything at The Big Sing: they write, act, and create the lyrics
The biennial vocal festival The Big Sing will host the youth performance 'Lost & Found' at PHIL Haarlem on June 25. In this production, young participants serve as both performers and creators, having...
Israel reports airstrike on Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in southern Lebanon targeting two Hezbollah members. According to the IDF, the individuals posed a threat to Israeli troops operating in the area...
Waste collection earlier than normal, recycling centers closing early
Waste collection services will begin earlier than normal and recycling points will close ahead of schedule. Residents are encouraged to check the updated timetable for these adjusted service hours.
Thijs Römer’s first interview since conviction on radio show MISCHA!
Thijs Römer is set to give his first interview since his conviction on the NPO Radio 1 program MISCHA! during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. The live broadcast was confirmed by broadcaster AVROT...
Haarlem hits 'rare' heat level 9, city opens day shelters for homeless people
Haarlem and Amsterdam have reached a rare heat intensity level of 9, an occurrence that typically happens only a few times per year. In response to the extreme weather, the municipality of Haarlem has...
Setback for cabinet: government plane must be replaced again
The Dutch government must replace its official aircraft, PH-GOV, after only eight years of service, significantly shorter than the typical 25 to 30-year lifespan. This unexpected replacement is estima...
Documents: ICC watchdog calls for dismissal of chief prosecutor
An internal watchdog for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has recommended the dismissal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into sexual misconduct. The advisor...
21 years in prison for killing woman with dog chain
A court in The Hague has sentenced 39-year-old Paul V. to 21 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Laura, in January 2024. The court ruled that V. strangled the victim with a dog chain, re...
Group of 42 Gazans arrives in the Netherlands
A group of 42 Palestinians with work or study visas arrived in the Netherlands after being assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to leave the Gaza Strip. The evacuation follows rulings from the ...