Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the OPEC oil cartel. This move represents a significant blow to the organization of oil-exporting nations and its leading member, S...
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Minister Heerma calls Loosdrecht vandalism 'unacceptable'
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma has condemned the vandalism of the Loosdrecht town hall as "unacceptable." He emphasized that public buildings belong to everyone and that local officials ...
Person kicked off bicycle by underage boy in Nieuw-Vennep park
A person was injured on Monday afternoon after being kicked off their bicycle by a minor boy in a park in Nieuw-Vennep. Local police are currently searching for the suspect involved in the confrontati...
Maximum community service and driving ban for causing fatal accident in Cruquius that killed Emanuela (26)
The court in Haarlem has sentenced a 39-year-old man to 240 hours of community service and a driving ban for causing a fatal accident in Cruquius in July 2023. The man was speeding and lost control of...
Man pleads guilty to planning terror attack at Taylor Swift concert
A man pleaded guilty in a Wiener Neustadt court on Tuesday to planning a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The 2024 threat resulted in the cancellation of three scheduled performan...
King's Day in major cities passes without major incidents
King's Day celebrations across major Dutch cities passed without any significant incidents, according to local authorities. While exact visitor numbers were not provided, municipalities reported a bus...
Man pleads guilty to planned terror attack on Swift concert
A man pleaded guilty in a Wiener Neustadt court on Tuesday to planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna scheduled for 2024. The confession was reported by Austrian media outlets ...
Celebrating and commemorating on May 4 and 5
Haarlem will mark Remembrance Day on May 4 with ceremonies at several local monuments, including a central service at St. Bavokerk and a silent march to the Dreef. On May 5, the city celebrates Libera...
Ask the negotiators your question
Following recent elections, the political parties Pro Haarlem, D66, and CDA are negotiating a new coalition agreement for the city of Haarlem. Residents are invited to submit questions about the negot...
Investigation into trees in Haarlemmerhout and Frederikspark
The City of Haarlem is conducting a study into the health and future of approximately 1,000 trees within the Haarlemmerhout and Frederikspark. Independent specialists will assess tree conditions and s...
Front door damaged by explosion at Haarlem home
An explosion occurred at a residence on Jan Ligthartstraat in Haarlem on Monday evening. The blast caused damage to the front door, but no injuries were reported.
Offlimits identified 2,200 AI-generated child abuse images last year
Expertise center Offlimits analyzed nearly 239,000 images of child sexual abuse last year, finding that over 2,200 were created using artificial intelligence. The findings were detailed in the organiz...
Lizzo announces third studio album Bitch: 'Wants to reclaim the word'
Lizzo has announced her third studio album, titled Bitch, which is scheduled for release on June 5. The singer aims to reclaim the title word through the project, with the title track set to debut on ...
Jurian has a mushroom lab in a basement: They are very special little creatures
Microbiologist Jurian Wijnheijmer has established a mushroom laboratory in an Amsterdam basement to cultivate various species and share knowledge about fungi. The facility supplies fresh mushrooms to ...
Rescuers try to pull humpback whale Timmy away with ropes
German rescue workers have launched a new attempt to free a humpback whale named Timmy, who has been stranded in shallow water for weeks. Rescuers have attached ropes and a harness to the whale, but t...
CDA, VVD MEPs vote against EU long-term budget
MEPs from the Dutch parties VVD and CDA voted against the European Parliament's proposed 2.2 trillion euro budget for 2028-2034. In contrast, D66 supported the proposal, which represents a 10 percent ...
Local parties object to name Progressive Netherlands
Nine local political parties, led by ProVeenendaal, have filed an appeal with the Council of State against the new name of the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance, Progressief Nederland (PRO). The parties argue ...
Energy crisis increases pressure on regional airports
Regional airports across Europe are facing increased pressure due to the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East. The trade association ACI Europe issued this warning during a recent meeting i...
Strange mole? Do the ABCDE check: ‘Benign spots are usually uniform’
The article outlines the ABCDE check for identifying suspicious moles and advises on when to consult a doctor regarding skin changes. It explains that while most spots are benign, significant changes ...