Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Milieudefensie supervisory board resigns over controversy surrounding former director Donald Pols' past
The entire supervisory board of Milieudefensie has resigned following controversy regarding the far-right past of former director Donald Pols. The board members had been aware of Pols's involvement in...
Milieudefensie supervisory board resigns over former director's past
The entire supervisory board of the environmental organization Milieudefensie has resigned due to internal unrest and a loss of trust. The board members had known since 2015 about former director Dona...
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Woman assaulted by boy on scooter in Martin Luther King Park, police seek witnesses
A woman was sexually assaulted by a passenger on a scooter in Amsterdam's Martin Luther Kingpark on Sunday afternoon. Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly two young cyclists who spoke to t...
Cabinet refuses to yield to incensed opposition: WW and WIA plans remain intact
The Dutch cabinet has refused to scrap proposed changes to unemployment (WW) and disability (WIA) benefits despite pressure from the opposition. The government maintains its right to reform social sec...
Life sentence demanded for defendant in Magdeburg market attack
Prosecutors in Magdeburg have requested a life sentence for Taleb A. following a deadly attack on a Christmas market on December 20, 2024. The incident resulted in six deaths and approximately 300 inj...
Five arrested for siphoning off millions intended for healthcare
The Dutch Labour Inspectorate has arrested five individuals for laundering more than 2 million euros that were originally intended for healthcare services. The alleged fraud has been taking place sinc...
Second posthumous Prince album with vault tracks to be released in August
A second posthumous album by Prince, titled Timeless, is scheduled for release in late August. The record features ten previously unreleased songs discovered in the late singer's private archives.
Life of country singer Shania Twain to be made into a film
A biopic about the life of Canadian country singer Shania Twain is currently in development. The film will be written and directed by Leah McKendrick.
Groeneveen padel players want to stay in the Eredivisie like Telstar: ‘We are the underdog this year’
The Groeneveen padel team has begun competing in the Dutch Eredivisie, the country's highest padel league. Despite being considered underdogs this season, the team's primary goal is to avoid relegatio...
KNRM launches campaign to prevent searches for empty kites: 'People don't realize the impact'
The KNRM is launching a campaign to reduce the number of unnecessary search operations triggered by abandoned kitesurfing equipment. Over half of the approximately 200 annual alerts involving surfers ...
Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing plans
Q-Park, the owner of the Bijenkorf garage in Amsterdam, has expressed openness to discussing a proposal in the new local coalition agreement to replace the parking facility with housing. Although the ...
Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing development
The new coalition agreement in Amsterdam includes a proposal to close the Bijenkorf parking garage in the city center and replace it with residential housing. Q-Park, the owner of the facility, stated...
Sera frustrated by mistakes during national anthem: 'Of course nerves play a role'
Singer Sera expressed regret after making two lyrical errors while performing the Dutch national anthem before a football match between the Netherlands and Algeria on Wednesday. She admitted to being ...
Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade to get new station next beach season: 'This will help us do our work even better'
The Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade will receive a new permanent facility next beach season following the destruction of their previous post by Storm Poly in 2023. Commissioned by the municipality of Beve...
Netherlands also wants to ban Russian tourists from EU
The Netherlands has joined Sweden's request to ban Russian tourists from entering the European Union. Minister of Migration Bart van den Brink expressed support for the measure during a meeting in Lux...
Women's equality crucial, expert says after abuse case
Following a major police investigation into the sexual abuse of drugged women and the sharing of illicit footage, expert Michelle Rasch calls for a fundamental cultural shift toward gender equality. S...
Wanted: Armchair manager to whisper tips to Koeman
A search has been launched for fans who provide tactical advice for the Dutch national football team and coach Ronald Koeman from their homes. The initiative highlights the perspectives of spectators ...
VPRO takes over small house near Paradiso: ‘Honored if it can become art history’
Thirty permit holders to move into Haarlem hotel early to relieve pressure on Ter Apel. Wienen: 'History repeats itself'
Thirty status holders entitled to housing in Haarlem will be temporarily accommodated in a local hotel to help alleviate overcrowding at the Ter Apel reception center. The Central Agency for the Recep...