Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sex with animals, an XTC shop: political youth are quite wild
The article explores the formalization of the PRO party and its potential to signal a new era for Jesse Klaver’s political movement. It also touches upon the provocative and unconventional policy id...
Pakistan mediator reports agreement between Iran and US
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Iran and the United States have reached an agreement on the text of a peace deal. Acting as a mediator, Pakistan is currently working with both n...
Refugee Council: restless day in Ter Apel
The first day of the new European asylum and migration system was marked by unrest at the Ter Apel reception center. A spokesperson for VluchtelingenWerk Nederland reported on the tense atmosphere as ...
Lieke Martens speaks about loss of son Eden: 'We will never forget him'
Former Dutch football player Lieke Martens has shared her personal story regarding the loss of her son, Eden, who passed away after 24 weeks of pregnancy. She spoke about how the tragic event has prof...
Court largely meets demands of Taghi's new lawyers
🔴 Watch live: Special Olympics opening ceremony in Haarlem
The Special Olympics National Games for people with intellectual disabilities are taking place this weekend in Haarlem and the surrounding region. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at the H...
Next COVID inquiry week kicks off with Diederik Gommers
Diederik Gommers will kick off a new week of public hearings by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gommers, a former Outbreak M...
Young investor on edge of seat for SpaceX IPO but warns against easy riches: 'I won't buy until December or so'
Young investor Pelle van Essen is closely following the upcoming SpaceX IPO, which is expected to be the largest in history. Despite his fascination with space, Van Essen plans to wait until December ...
Elon Musk to become world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following the record-breaking initial public offering of SpaceX. Shares of the company rose by 18 percent during the opening of the New York stock e...
SpaceX rises over 11% in market debut, Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
SpaceX shares rose over 11 percent to $150 during its record-breaking stock market debut in New York. This surge in valuation has made founder and owner Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Dorien visits natural burial inspiration evening at Onderlangs in Castricum: ‘I’m looking for a spot in the sun’
Dorien attended an information evening about natural burials at the Onderlangs cemetery in Castricum to learn about eco-friendly end-of-life options. The event allowed visitors to explore the grounds ...
Neighbor rescues people from burning debris at gym: "He said: please, don't leave me alone"
A local resident rescued two people from the debris following a powerful explosion at a gym in an apartment building in Osdorp, Amsterdam. The witness shared his traumatic experience as authorities co...
Haarlem housing market: 48 percent of buyers came from outside the municipality last year
According to data from the Kadaster, 48 percent of people who purchased a home in Haarlem last year came from outside the municipality. This figure is higher than the national average in the Netherlan...
White House: Iran agrees to dismantle nuclear program
The White House reports that Iran has agreed to dismantle its nuclear program, though Iranian state media claims otherwise. According to Iranian sources, the country insists on maintaining control ove...
Hikers extinguish fire in IJmuiden dunes. 'They are the heroes'
On Friday afternoon, walkers successfully extinguished a dune fire in IJmuiden before emergency services took over. Their quick response was credited with preventing the fire from spreading further.
Samuel Welten creates World Cup song: 'Hope the Oranje hearts will glow'
Artist Samuel Welten has released a new song for the upcoming World Cup, aiming to inspire fans of the Dutch national football team. In an interview with NU.nl, Welten expressed his hope that the trac...
VVD, D66 and CDA reach coalition agreement after ‘careful and constructive process’. Same three aldermen to continue
The VVD, D66, CDA, and Lijst Metselaar parties have reached a preliminary agreement to form a new municipal government in Bloemendaal. The three current aldermen will remain in their positions for the...
Marius Borg Høiby not present at verdict in criminal case
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will not attend his criminal court sentencing in person on Monday. He is set to follow the Oslo court's ruling via a video connectio...
Lawyer: Promes has 'significant personality issues'
During an appeal hearing, the lawyer for former soccer player Quincy Promes claimed his client has significant personality issues and requested a psychological evaluation. The defense highlighted Prom...
