Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Pope festively welcomed in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Cameroon, where he was greeted by thousands of people during a festive welcome. This visit marks the second stop of his African tour, following an earlier trip to Algeria.
Residents alarmed by chemical mist on tulip field: 'What is that futuristic robot doing and what is the farmer spraying on his land?'
Residents in Santpoort-Noord are raising concerns about the use of chemical pesticides, including Roundup, on a local tulip field via a robotic sprayer. The grower asserts that the application is hand...
Packaging claims can be misleading: nutrition expert discusses 9 common terms
Nutrition scientist Jaap Seidell evaluates nine common food and health claims found on product packaging, such as 'no added sugar' and '100% natural.' He explains how these labels can be misleading an...
New concert band 'The Blowing Gnat' unique accessible initiative: 'You don't even have to read music'
A new amateur wind ensemble called 'De Blazende Mug' has been established in Haarlem, offering a low-threshold opportunity for beginners and returning musicians to play instruments. Approximately sixt...
Dutch Tax Authority discovers data vault with 64 million unexamined files in benefits scandal
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has discovered a data vault containing 64 million files that were not reviewed during the parliamentary inquiry into the childcare benefits scandal. These docu...
PRO sidelined in Bloemendaal for now: ’We want a stable core coalition’
Following a council meeting and a report by mediator David Moolenburgh, the political party PRO remains excluded from coalition negotiations in Bloemendaal. Local leaders expressed a preference for bu...
Oil giants earned $30 million per hour during first month of Iran war
The world's 100 largest oil and gas companies earned an average of $30 million per hour in March following a sharp rise in oil prices. According to research by The Guardian, these significant profits ...
AP: 66 data breach reports following ChipSoft hack, including from company itself
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has received 66 data breach reports following a cyberattack on healthcare software provider ChipSoft. The reports include one filed by ChipSoft itself as the invest...
Officials expect Schiphol noise rules can proceed
Officials at the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management expect that new noise reduction regulations for Schiphol Airport can still be implemented. Despite a recent Council of State ruli...
Mathias (12) had his poem for airmen shot down in the war ready in an instant: ‘With freedom you can enjoy your life’
Twelve-year-old Mathias wrote a poem for the annual commemoration at the Vliegermonument located in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The ceremony honors English airmen who were killed when their tr...
Marco van Basten reports stalking: 'She is going further and further'
Former professional footballer Marco van Basten has filed a police report against a woman for stalking. He stated that the harassment has been ongoing for a significant amount of time and is continuin...
Arrest after fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg in Amsterdam East
Man arrested for 2021 rape of 76-year-old woman in her home
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man from The Hague for the 2021 rape of a 76-year-old woman in her own home. The suspect was apprehended following a multi-year investigation into the incident, whic...
Pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam targeted in wave of robberies: six minors arrested
Police in Amsterdam have arrested six minors in connection with a surge of robberies targeting pizza delivery couriers in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost district. Authorities issued a warning regarding this e...
New hobby unlocked: 3 Amsterdam cafes where you can craft
Amsterdam is seeing a rise in art cafes where patrons can engage in creative activities like ceramic painting, clay work, and linocutting while enjoying coffee. This new trend offers a social space fo...
Sharp council debate over Israel boycott referendum: ‘Pro seems set to vote against’
Israel Security Cabinet meets over Lebanon ceasefire
The Israeli security cabinet is meeting at 7:00 PM to discuss the possibility of a ceasefire in Lebanon. According to a top official, the discussion will focus on potential diplomatic steps to end the...
Car catches fire after accident on A9 near Beverwijk, road closed
On Wednesday afternoon, a collision between two cars on the A9 highway near Beverwijk resulted in one vehicle catching fire and prompting a large emergency response. The incident led to the closure of...
Armed robbery on armored truck in Rotterdam-Kralingen
An armed robbery of a money transport vehicle occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the Kralingen district of Rotterdam. The suspect used a firearm or a similar object and managed to escape with an undis...
Martijn Lakemeier calls relationship with Máxima actress Delfina Chaves a 'journey'
Martijn Lakemeier and Delfina Chaves, stars of the series Máxima, are navigating their relationship following previous reports of a split. In an interview with LINDA. magazine, Lakemeier described th...