Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
‘America’s greatest sin’: countertenor Reginald Mobley brings his ancestors’ slave songs to the Concertgebouw
Violet Grohl Review: Be Sweet To Me sounds exactly like you’d expect Dave Grohl’s daughter to sound
Rock singer Abir Hamam (28) on Harry Styles, Islam and living in Amsterdam: ‘When I’m in Haarlem now I think: wow, everyone here is so white and posh’
Ana Pi held battles instead of auditions for her dance performance Atomic Joy
Three young pianists bring African music to the Concertgebouw: 'Beethoven has his qualities, but so does this music'
No agreement on Bosnia envoy, US reconsidering role
After two days of negotiations, US and European officials failed to reach an agreement on a new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Outgoing envoy Christian Schmidt confirmed the outcome a...
ABN AMRO cuts economic growth forecast due to Iran war
ABN AMRO has lowered its economic growth forecasts for the Netherlands due to the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices. The bank noted that these factors are reducing consumer spending...
Another Dutchman to head Belgian seaport: Rob Smeets new CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Rob Smeets, a 56-year-old Dutch national, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. The board of directors for the Belgian seaport announced his appointment for a six-year manda...
Dutchman Rob Smeets named new CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced the appointment of Dutch national Rob Smeets as its new CEO. Smeets succeeds Jacques Vandermeiren, who stepped down from the position in April.
Maassluis coalition sticks to zero asylum reception places
The coalition parties in Maassluis, Leefbaar Maessluys and VVD, have reaffirmed their commitment to a policy of providing zero asylum reception spots in the municipality. This position was maintained ...
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and several members of the Castro family, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The measures also target the s...
New DigiD administrator must be European
The Dutch government has announced that the next company to manage parts of the DigiD identification system must be European. State Secretary Eric van der Burg stated that the contract tender after Au...
British mayor Burnham wants to challenge Starmer
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has expressed his intention to challenge British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the Labour Party leadership. To be eligible for a leadership contest, Bu...
Beyoncé joins Forbes’ list of richest self-made women for the first time
American singer Beyoncé has been included in Forbes' annual list of the richest self-made women for the first time. This follows her induction into the magazine's billionaire club in December.
Iran: US draft agreement still contains ambiguities
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated on state television that the current draft peace agreement proposed by the United States contains ambiguities. He emphasized that these...
Rosalía postpones US tour due to family emergency
Spanish singer Rosalía has postponed the first three performances of her United States tour due to an unspecified family emergency. Concert organizer Live Nation announced the delay, though specific ...
Residents of residential tower in North feel unsafe in elevator: "It falls down"
Residents of an apartment building in Amsterdam-Noord report that elevators frequently experience sudden drops and malfunctions, causing safety concerns and physical discomfort. The property manager, ...
Zelensky in letter to Putin: meet with me directly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a public letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting immediate direct peace negotiations. Zelensky stated he is prepared to observe a full c...
'Switch off and go': Dutch top players know golf offers no guarantees, especially on opening day
Dutch golfers, including Joost Luiten, faced challenging weather conditions like heavy wind and rain during the opening day of the KLM Open. The tournament was eventually interrupted by thunderstorms ...
Aerdts wants EU-wide minimum age for social media
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has proposed establishing a uniform minimum age for social media across the European Union during a parliamentary debate. She argued that EU-wide regulation is n...