Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Death toll rises in Fez building collapse
The death toll from a building collapse in the Moroccan city of Fez has risen to fifteen, including two children. Local authorities reported that several other people were also injured in the incident...
After twenty years, ‘impaled man from Haarlem’ looks back: ‘Enjoy the moment’
Ed Amelung from Haarlem is reflecting on surviving a freak accident twenty years ago where he was impaled by a thick iron bar during a company outing in Loon op Zand. Now 61, Amelung shares his story ...
New arrests in major cocaine smuggling case via Schiphol Airport
Three individuals were arrested on Tuesday for their involvement in exporting a large shipment of cocaine intercepted at Schiphol Airport earlier this year. During subsequent searches, authorities als...
Record high STIs in Europe: Sharp rise in gonorrhea and syphilis cases
Sexually transmitted infections in Europe have reached record highs, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The latest data indicates a particularly sharp increase in cas...
Three Dutch nationals from Gaza flotilla arrive at Schiphol
Three Dutch participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived at Schiphol Airport on Friday after being intercepted by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. A fourth...
Brantjes Butcher Shop in Beverwijk celebrates 100th anniversary: ‘The best part is working with top products, the very best is the interaction with customers’
Slagerij Brantjes, a butcher shop located in Beverwijk, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Family members Joyce, Giel, and Gertjan Brantjes reflect on the milestone, with 83-year-old Giel...
Asylum Minister was once a volunteer at asylum center: ‘If you are worried, look into it’
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink is seeking to stabilize the national asylum debate amid violent riots and a critical situation at the Ter Apel registration center. The CDA vice-premier mainta...
Fort Island transformed into art fair for the weekend: 34 barracks full of art
Fort Island IJmuiden is hosting the fifth edition of the Art Island art fair this weekend, showcasing 30 galleries across 34 barracks. For the first time, the event features a Haarlem-based gallery, C...
Daughter sues parents: girl forced to work grueling weeks for years
A Dutch couple is suspected of exploiting their underage daughter by forcing her to work long hours at markets from a young age. The exploitation allegedly occurred over several years at various marke...
At Pentecost we still strive for the same feeling, says Richard Kemper: ‘Jesus lives! With a pill’
Richard Kemper discusses the meaning of Pentecost and humorously suggests that only those who know its significance should be entitled to the public holiday. He notes that he researched the topic hims...
Tata tests installation for chromium-6 emissions: ‘We don’t know if residents and employees were exposed to elevated concentrations in the past’
Tata Steel has resumed trial operations at its Direct Sheet Plant after it was shut down in April for exceeding chromium-6 emission limits. The IJmond Health Expert Group is advocating for the continu...
Sil (26) experienced Israeli soldier violence as Flotilla passenger: 'Some were penetrated by a commando with a glove'
Dutch Flotilla activists arriving at Schiphol Airport have reported severe abuse and sexual violence by Israeli soldiers during their detention. Sil Kiewiet de Jonge, who was intercepted near Crete, c...
Cubans protest in Havana against US charges against Castro
Thousands of people gathered at the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest against charges brought by the United States against former President Raúl Castro. The U.S. alleges Castro's involvement in the 1...
Great weekend for fair-weather drivers, but Haarlem has fewer convertibles than a year ago
The Netherlands expects a sunny and record-breaking warm Pentecost weekend due to a heat dome over Europe. Despite these ideal conditions for fair-weather drivers, Haarlem currently has fewer register...
Protest against foie gras at Spaklerweg wholesaler
Around 50 activists from Active for Justice protested at the Hanos wholesaler in Amsterdam to demand a ban on the sale and import of foie gras in the Netherlands. Although production is already illega...
Pedestrian and bicycle tunnel moved into place at Velsertraverse on Sunday; public invited to viewing platforms
A 1,600-ton concrete pedestrian and bicycle tunnel will be moved into its final position under the Velsertraverse in Velsen-Noord this Sunday. Members of the public are invited to observe the installa...
The Script coming to Ziggo Dome in November
The Irish band The Script is scheduled to perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 28. Ticket sales for the concert will begin next Friday.
Leisurely dining at Amsterdam’s longest table
A Beautiful Mess and Refugee Company are organizing "The Longest Table" event at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam on May 27. The initiative aims to set up a 1,000-meter-long table to host 1,500 guests ...
Pot market turns Haarlem green with stalls full of plants and flowers
The Potjesmarkt plant and flower market returned to Haarlem's Raamvest and Raamsingel on Friday evening. The event filled the area with numerous stalls showcasing a vibrant variety of greenery and blo...
Wingtech demands 1 billion euros in damages from subsidiary Nexperia
Chinese company Wingtech has filed a lawsuit against its Dutch subsidiary Nexperia, seeking 1 billion euros in damages. The legal action follows an intervention by the Dutch government last year that ...