Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Long list of objections to new development at former Aldi site in Heemstede: 'It's far too massive for this old street'
The municipality of Heemstede has approved the construction of a three-story apartment complex at a former Aldi location on Kerklaan, leading to numerous objections from local residents. Neighbors cla...
Dutch motorcyclist dies on circuit in Belgium
A Dutch motorcyclist passed away on Monday following an accident at Circuit Zolder in Belgium. The fatal incident occurred during a free practice session organized by a motorsports school at the track...
Hundreds of protesters at World Cup stadium where Iran plays
Approximately 300 to 500 protesters gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Monday ahead of a match between Iran and New Zealand. The demonstrators waved flags to express their opposition to the Irani...
Juliette earns 3,800 euros a month: ‘People think you don’t have to watch your spending with such a salary, but it doesn’t feel that way to me’
Actor John Lithgow (80) on filming ‘Jimpa’ in Amsterdam and Donald Trump: ‘I’ve been asked to play him three times already’
Nxt showcases the early days of media art: ‘We once spent a whole night, with a little help from LSD, putting it together frame by frame’
CoffeeRoastery on Jan Pieter Heijestraat closes after 17 years due to high rent: ‘We had the best coffee in Amsterdam’
‘We will see this on the streets’: critics expect more homelessness and overcrowding at shelters due to EU migration pact
US Air Force expects eight dead after bomber crash
A US Air Force bomber crashed near Los Angeles shortly after departing from Edwards Air Force Base. Authorities believe all eight crew members on board were killed, stating that the accident was not s...
Vance: Signed agreement between Iran and US spans one and a half pages
US Vice President JD Vance revealed that the recent agreement signed between Iran and the United States is a general document spanning only one and a half pages. While the digital memorandum was signe...
Boy (2) falls from window in Rotterdam, seriously injured
A two-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling from a second-story window in Rotterdam on Monday evening. Emergency services resuscitated the child at the scene before transporting him to the ...
Jetten to speak at unveiling of Moluccan monument Sunday
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will deliver a speech this Sunday at the unveiling of a national monument for Moluccans in Rotterdam. While there is speculation that Jetten may offer official apologies to t...
Anya Taylor-Joy to star in new Lord of the Rings movie
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has been cast as the Sindar elf Seren in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The casting news for the new production was reported by the trade publica...
Unclear when polluting Tata plants must close
The timeline for the closure of two highly polluting Tata Steel factories in IJmuiden remains uncertain. Currently, there is no specific date set for when these facilities will cease operations.
Unclear when polluting Tata plants must close
The Environmental Service North Sea Canal Area is investigating the revocation of operating licenses for two highly polluting coke gas plants at Tata Steel in IJmuiden. North Holland provincial deputy...
Paul Haenen and VPRO shocked by death of Wim T. Schippers
Renowned Dutch artist, program maker, and voice actor Wim T. Schippers passed away last Wednesday at the age of 83 in his hometown of Amsterdam. Comedian Paul Haenen and broadcaster VPRO expressed the...
Cape Verdean Rotterdammers celebrate after World Cup draw
Cape Verdean football supporters in Rotterdam celebrated their national team's draw at the World Cup on Monday evening. Hundreds of people gathered at Heemraadsplein in the Delfshaven district, while ...
Gas station along A200 in Haarlem temporarily closed due to leaking fuel tank
The Total gas station along the A200 in Haarlem was temporarily closed on Monday evening due to a fuel leak from an older car. Emergency services cordoned off the site as a safety precaution to manage...
Ukrainian Deputy PM: Start of EU accession process is a milestone
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka hailed the official start of EU accession negotiations as a historic milestone and a "Rubicon" for the country during a press conference in Luxembourg. He ...
Police intervene in scuffle outside Ter Apel registration center
On Monday evening, police and security personnel intervened in a scuffle between several asylum seekers outside the registration center in Ter Apel. At least two individuals were detained, and one per...