Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Acrobats with dreams for the future and dancers from an alien world: tips for the final weekend of Oerol theater festival
Heemskerk weekly market to go ahead despite predicted heat: 'If it’s unbearable, we’ll pack up early'
The weekly market in Heemskerk will proceed as scheduled despite predicted high temperatures, according to market master Eric de Vrij. Organizers will monitor the weather and may close the market earl...
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Ukraine working with German industry on defense against fast missiles
Ukraine and the German arms industry have signed an agreement to develop defense systems against high-speed Russian ballistic missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the urgency of the proje...
Pope Leo to visit Peru in November, where he lived for years
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Peru in November, returning to the country where he lived and worked as a bishop for many years. Having spent most of his adult life there, he has held Peruvian nationality...
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Record number of people participate in Night of the Refugee
A record 10,000 people are set to participate in the Night of the Refugee this weekend, representing a 25 percent increase from last year. Participants will walk routes ranging from 10 to 50 kilometer...
Floor Roduner (PRO) officially departs as Haarlem alderman: 'We will surely see him back in The Hague'
Floor Roduner has officially stepped down as an alderman in Haarlem after eight and a half years of service. During his farewell to the city council on Wednesday evening, Roduner reflected on his work...
Haarlem man sells illegal Viagra at stall in Beverwijk Bazaar: ‘Sometimes I don’t know what’s allowed anymore’
A man from Haarlem appeared in court on Thursday for selling medication, including illegal Viagra, without a license at the Bazaar in Beverwijk. The suspect claimed he was unaware of the illegality be...
Reliability of mail delivery again below legal standard according to ACM
The reliability of mail delivery in the Netherlands fell significantly below legal standards in 2025, according to a report by the ACM. Additionally, PostNL removed nearly 800 mailboxes across the cou...
Fines for companies that abuse animals up 40 percent
The Dutch government is increasing fines for companies found guilty of animal abuse by 40 percent starting next year. Secretary of State Silvio Erkens announced that penalties for slaughterhouse viola...
Open day and plant market at De Regenboog Silence Garden in Ramplaankwartier
Silence Garden De Regenboog in Haarlem will host an open day and plant market on Saturday, June 20. Visitors are encouraged to leave their phones behind and experience the tranquility of this green sp...
Events advise visitors on heat precautions
Outdoor event organizers in the Netherlands are advising visitors to take precautions against high temperatures this weekend. Since Thursday, the National Heat Plan and a code yellow weather warning h...
Messi and Ronaldo are still in peak shape, how do they do it? Sports psychologist explains how
Sports psychologist Afke van de Wouw explains how veteran football stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo maintain peak physical and mental fitness at an older age. The article discusses the le...
Minimum age for social media in the Netherlands possible, but implementation proves difficult
The Netherlands is considering implementing a minimum age of fifteen for social media usage, which is legally possible. However, the practical implementation faces significant challenges, particularly...
South Holland: No nuclear plants in Rotterdam would be wise
The province of Zuid-Holland anticipates that Rotterdam's Maasvlakte has been ruled out as a potential site for two new nuclear power plants. Grid operator TenneT reportedly identified Eemshaven in Gr...
Prosecutors demand 5 years for armed home robbery in Zuidoost
Dangerous summary proceedings loom for Tata Steel: ‘They are driving into a concrete wall at 100 km/h’
Local residents are taking the Dutch state to court in a summary judgment to challenge a billion-euro subsidy planned for the polluting steel company Tata Steel. The legal action aims to block the fin...
It was the night of Benzema, Danielle Kliwon’s grandmother and the almost exaggerated Swiss Akanji
The Netherlands is often considered a victim of penalty shootouts at major football tournaments, having only won two in its history. However, the Swiss national team, featuring player Manuel Akanji, i...
Work underway in summer heat for grand finale of Beverwijk's 750-year market rights anniversary
Preparations are underway at the Stationsplein in Beverwijk for a large celebration marking 750 years of market rights, despite the implementation of the National Heat Plan. The event, which takes pla...