Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
IJmuiden woman (89) loses €450 in sophisticated home banking scam
An 89-year-old woman in IJmuiden lost over 450 euros after being targeted by a sophisticated bank fraud scam. A criminal posing as a fraud helpdesk employee pressured the victim over the phone and eve...
Van Veldhoven: important to go through Moerdijk process carefully
Minister Stientje van Veldhoven emphasized the importance of a careful decision-making process regarding the future of Moerdijk. She noted that the ongoing uncertainty is difficult for the residents l...
Crown Princess Mette-Marit on waiting list for lung transplant
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant as her chronic lung disease has progressed to a serious stage. The Norwegian royal court announced on Fri...
'Foreign' sea drone explodes in Romanian port
An unknown military sea drone exploded on Friday morning in the Romanian port of Constanța. The Romanian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the incident resulted in no casualties.
Van Dissel wanted to keep OMT away from political considerations
Jaap van Dissel, former chair of the Outbreak Management Team (OMT), stated that the committee aimed to provide strictly medical advice for pandemic containment during the COVID-19 crisis. He emphasiz...
Former field hockey player, national coach and team manager Hans Jorritsma dies at 77
North Holland Traffic: Delays on A9 after accident during morning rush hour on Friday June 5
An accident on the A9 motorway caused traffic jams between the Kooimeer and Akersloot junctions during the Friday morning rush hour on June 5. Additionally, train services between Haarlem and Hillegom...
Musical chairs among district administrators in full swing, but why do PRO, D66 and Halsema want to turn them into ‘super-officials’?
Who will be the next Brigitte Kaandorp? Cameretten Festival: sixty years as a springboard for cabaret talent
The Cameretten cabaret festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a significant launchpad for Dutch comedic talent such as Brigitte Kaandorp and Paul de Leeuw. To mark the milestone, a series of ...
Van Dissel: OMT relied on outside information at start of COVID
Jaap van Dissel, head of the Dutch Outbreak Management Team, told a parliamentary inquiry committee that the team relied heavily on external information from sources like the WHO during the early stag...
Eighth-graders Emin and Mustafa are boss of Port of IJmuiden for a day: 'Until now I was only the boss of my own room'
Grade 8 students Emin and Mustafa from De Sterrenkijker primary school in Beverwijk participated in the 'Boss of Tomorrow' event at Zeehaven IJmuiden. During their day as managers, they learned about ...
UK rejects US criticism after Nowak's death
The British government has rejected criticism from the U.S. State Department regarding the death of student Henry Nowak. UK Justice Minister David Lammy denied allegations that the country’s legal s...
Lunching and shopping in the Jordaan with food writer Alison Roman: ‘Instagram has given me a lot, but now it bores me a bit’
Haarlem's Hin family has been among the sailing elite for generations. Jorien (22) hopes to win Olympic gold 108 years after her great-grandfather
The Hin family from Haarlem maintains a multi-generational legacy in elite sailing, starting with an Olympic gold medal win in 1920. Jorien Hin, the great-granddaughter of a former champion, recently ...
Israel orders evacuation of villages north of the Litani
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of three villages north of the Litani River in Lebanon ahead of planned attacks. Recent strikes on the southern city of Tyre have already resulted in th...
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Former RIVM head Van Dissel: 'Images of coffins in the street shaped our initial focus, elderly care came later'
Former RIVM head Jaap van Dissel testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee on Friday regarding his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. He addressed past decisions concerning school closu...
Half of dogs and cats overweight: ‘It’s actually a form of abuse’
Approximately half of all dogs and cats in the Netherlands suffer from overweight, a condition that significantly impacts their health and life expectancy. A veterinarian warns that pet obesity is a s...
Micky Samardzic (1939-2026) coached Edgar Davids, Frank Rijkaard and Roberto Baggio, but made just as much time for amateur footballers: ‘He instilled confidence’
