Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Alpe d’HuZes raises over 25 million euros for KWF
The annual sporting event Alpe d’HuZes has raised a record-breaking sum of over 25 million euros this year. The organization announced that all proceeds will be donated to the Dutch Cancer Society (...
Protest in Libya against UN refugee agency over migration
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the UNHCR office in Tripoli, Libya, to demonstrate against the influx of migrants in the country. The protest, which was one of the largest in recent times, resulted...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (June 5-7)
This article provides a guide to activities and events taking place in Haarlem during the weekend of June 5 to June 7. It notes that this time of year is particularly enjoyable for visiting and experi...
Her architecture is not just an exterior to look at: the multifaceted work of Amsterdam's Afaina de Jong on display at the Van Eesteren Museum
From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam
'I even fell asleep without a podcast': three Amsterdammers look back on a month without social media
Persistent Haarlem man (25) who overslept sent to jail after three laughing gas offenses: 'Prison is just not fun, you know?'
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to prison after being caught with nitrous oxide in a vehicle on three separate occasions. The defendant arrived late to his court hearing on Thursday ...
Putin says he is ready to compromise if Kyiv does the same
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during an economic summit in Saint Petersburg that Russia is prepared to make compromises in peace negotiations with Ukraine if Kyiv is also willing to do so.
Amsterdam awards IT services contract to KPN to reduce reliance on non-European tech firms
Parliament wants to know what government is doing against foreign influence
The Dutch House of Representatives is calling on the cabinet to outline measures against foreign influence on social media. A broad majority of parties supports taking more action to reduce the impact...
Amsterdam grants De Ceuvel creative hub an extra year, until early 2028
'Better a mean mom than a (too) nice one': experts give refreshing parenting tips
Rebecca Boektje and Saskia Weerstand, creators of the 'Moeders of Loeders' podcast, have released a new book titled 'Ongefilterd' offering unconventional parenting advice. The authors provide a realis...
At least ten killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Thursday killed at least ten people, including five members of a single family. Medical workers reported that only a young girl from that family survived the at...
Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed due to malfunction, traffic at a standstill
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel near Amsterdam Central Station has been closed since 5:45 PM due to a camera system malfunction. The closure is causing significant traffic congestion on surrounding road...
Writer Lieke Marsman (35) knew she was going to die but wanted to live: ‘Who determines what senseless suffering is?’
The Dutch writer and poet Lieke Marsman has passed away at the age of 35 while visiting Paris for the Roland Garros tennis tournament. Marsman was highly regarded for her literary talent, philosophica...
Recipe for an Oranje hit: take a proven melody and a dash of national pride
As the World Cup approaches, various artists are releasing festive songs to support the Dutch national football team. These tracks typically aim for success by combining catchy, proven melodies with t...
Carolientje, a six-meter python, moves to Zwanenburg reptile shelter after losing her home in Enschede
A six-meter-long python named Carolientje has been moved to a reptile shelter in Zwanenburg after her owner in Enschede passed away. While the snake experienced some stress during the transport, she i...
Maaike van der Plas hated drama class at school; now a neurologist, she hates role-playing even more
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on her long-standing dislike for drama classes during her school years. She explains that this aversion has persisted into her professional career, where she c...
Swiss deploy 4,000 troops during G7 summit in France
Switzerland is deploying 4,000 soldiers to provide security for the G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17. The deployment is prompted by the town's close proximity to the Swis...
Milieudefensie management 'blindsided' by Donald Pols' past, supervisory board resigns
The supervisory board of Milieudefensie has resigned immediately following controversy surrounding the past of former director Donald Pols. While the board was aware of Pols' history, the rest of the ...