Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Carolientje, a six-meter python, moves to Zwanenburg reptile shelter after losing her home in Enschede
A six-meter-long python named Carolientje has been moved to a reptile shelter in Zwanenburg after her owner in Enschede passed away. While the snake experienced some stress during the transport, she i...
Recipe for an Oranje hit: take a proven melody and a dash of national pride
As the World Cup approaches, various artists are releasing festive songs to support the Dutch national football team. These tracks typically aim for success by combining catchy, proven melodies with t...
Maaike van der Plas hated drama class at school; now a neurologist, she hates role-playing even more
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on her long-standing dislike for drama classes during her school years. She explains that this aversion has persisted into her professional career, where she c...
Swiss deploy 4,000 troops during G7 summit in France
Switzerland is deploying 4,000 soldiers to provide security for the G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17. The deployment is prompted by the town's close proximity to the Swis...
Milieudefensie management 'blindsided' by Donald Pols' past, supervisory board resigns
The supervisory board of Milieudefensie has resigned immediately following controversy surrounding the past of former director Donald Pols. While the board was aware of Pols' history, the rest of the ...
Milieudefensie supervisory board resigns over controversy surrounding former director Donald Pols' past
The entire supervisory board of Milieudefensie has resigned following controversy regarding the far-right past of former director Donald Pols. The board members had been aware of Pols's involvement in...
Milieudefensie supervisory board resigns over former director's past
The entire supervisory board of the environmental organization Milieudefensie has resigned due to internal unrest and a loss of trust. The board members had known since 2015 about former director Dona...
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Woman assaulted by boy on scooter in Martin Luther King Park, police seek witnesses
A woman was sexually assaulted by a passenger on a scooter in Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark on Sunday afternoon. Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly two young cyclists who spoke to t...
Cabinet refuses to yield to incensed opposition: WW and WIA plans remain intact
The Dutch cabinet has refused to scrap proposed changes to unemployment (WW) and disability (WIA) benefits despite pressure from the opposition. The government maintains its right to reform social sec...
Life sentence demanded for defendant in Magdeburg market attack
Prosecutors in Magdeburg have requested a life sentence for Taleb A. following a deadly attack on a Christmas market on December 20, 2024. The incident resulted in six deaths and approximately 300 inj...
Five arrested for siphoning off millions intended for healthcare
The Dutch Labour Inspectorate has arrested five individuals for laundering more than 2 million euros that were originally intended for healthcare services. The alleged fraud has been taking place sinc...
Second posthumous Prince album with vault tracks to be released in August
A second posthumous album by Prince, titled Timeless, is scheduled for release in late August. The record features ten previously unreleased songs discovered in the late singer's private archives.
Life of country singer Shania Twain to be made into a film
A biopic about the life of Canadian country singer Shania Twain is currently in development. The film will be written and directed by Leah McKendrick.
Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing development
The new coalition agreement in Amsterdam includes a proposal to close the Bijenkorf parking garage in the city center and replace it with residential housing. Q-Park, the owner of the facility, stated...
Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing plans
Q-Park, the owner of the Bijenkorf garage in Amsterdam, has expressed openness to discussing a proposal in the new local coalition agreement to replace the parking facility with housing. Although the ...
KNRM launches campaign to prevent searches for empty kites: 'People don't realize the impact'
The KNRM is launching a campaign to reduce the number of unnecessary search operations triggered by abandoned kitesurfing equipment. Over half of the approximately 200 annual alerts involving surfers ...
Groeneveen padel players want to stay in the Eredivisie like Telstar: ‘We are the underdog this year’
The Groeneveen padel team has begun competing in the Dutch Eredivisie, the country's highest padel league. Despite being considered underdogs this season, the team's primary goal is to avoid relegatio...
Sera frustrated by mistakes during national anthem: 'Of course nerves play a role'
Singer Sera expressed regret after making two lyrical errors while performing the Dutch national anthem before a football match between the Netherlands and Algeria on Wednesday. She admitted to being ...
Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade to get new station next beach season: 'This will help us do our work even better'
The Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade will receive a new permanent facility next beach season following the destruction of their previous post by Storm Poly in 2023. Commissioned by the municipality of Beve...