Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Review: The Elephant – how to maintain a loving relationship when both carry (sexual) trauma?
Restaurant of controversial chef Nick Bril regains Michelin stars
The Jane restaurant in Antwerp, led by Dutch chef Nick Bril, has regained its two Michelin stars. The establishment had temporarily lost the culinary honors following its relocation to a new venue.
Part of Gilze-Rijen air base evacuated due to threat
Part of the Gilze-Rijen airbase was evacuated and its main entrance closed following a threat reported by the Royal Military Police. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific nature of the threa...
Amsterdam Scientology church barricaded by police due to ‘speedrunning’ youths
Holocaust book Catharina by Frank Krake available free for schools
Publisher Achtbaan is providing 4,000 free copies of Frank Krake's book Catharina to schools for educational purposes. The book recounts the wartime experiences of the Br2%"ucker family, a Jewish tail...
Step aboard during Lifeboat Day in Wijk aan Zee
On Saturday, May 9, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) will host its annual Lifeboat Day, opening all 45 of its rescue stations to the public. Donors will have the unique opportunity ...
Allies urged German soldiers to desert but handed them back in IJmuiden
In 1945, IJmuiden served as a strategic fortress within the Atlantic Wall coastal defense line during the final stages of World War II. Despite Allied efforts encouraging German soldiers to desert, th...
Unique film footage from Van Swinden Theater shows 1930s Amsterdam East
Brabant calls on Ministry of Defence to urgently revise drought protocols
The province of North Brabant has urged the Dutch Ministry of Defense to urgently revise its drought protocols following several recent wildfires. While acknowledging the need for military training du...
Organizations call for more support to cope with rising energy prices
Several Dutch industry organizations are calling on the government for increased support to manage rising energy costs. The groups argue that further state intervention is necessary as energy prices h...
Dutch couple who died on cruise were from Haulerwijk
A 69-year-old couple from Haulerwijk, Friesland, passed away while aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. The husband died on April 11, followed by his wife on April 26, according to a statement released ...
Code yellow issued for showers during Remembrance Day
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for five Dutch provinces on Monday afternoon and evening due to heavy rain and local thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to impact outdoor Re...
'Gerrit-Jan, 27' remembered at Hoogovens memorial: Young IJmuiden local at center of annual gathering
The annual commemoration for Hoogovens steel plant employees who died during World War II was held, featuring a lengthy reading of names. This year's ceremony specifically highlighted the story of Ger...
War is a distant reality for young people, but Holocaust knowledge is more necessary than ever
Teachers are increasingly reporting that students are bringing Holocaust misinformation from social media and AI into the classroom. This trend underscores the growing difficulty for youth to distingu...
Anton Gaaei showed against PSV what the rest of Ajax was missing
Plant market at Wickevoorter Urban Farmers in Cruquius: from verbena to lettuce plants
A plant market will be held at Wickevoorter Stadsboeren in Cruquius on Saturday, May 9. The event will offer a variety of options for gardeners, ranging from verbena to lettuce plants.
Ali B will not be present at Thursday's appeal verdict in sex crimes case
Rapper Ali B will not be present in court this Thursday for the verdict in his sexual assault appeal case. His lawyer confirmed his absence but did not provide a specific reason why the 44-year-old wi...
Haarlem Comic Days spotlights heroines
The "Badass, now is the time for real heroines!" exhibition at Stripdagen Haarlem will showcase female comic book characters. The event is free to the public on May 29 and 30 at the Hart cultural cent...
Exhibition by Gerard Malanga, Andy Warhol’s right-hand man: ‘Photography for me is poetry on a roll’
Spring picnic peer support drop-in WITH Each Other in Assumburg Park
The organization 'Lotgenoteninloop MET Elkaar' is hosting a spring picnic on May 13th at Park Assumburg for individuals affected by cancer and the general public. Following the success of previous eve...