Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Away from Trump and Big Tech: Dutch data to end up with Lidl's parent company
Dutch data will increasingly be stored by the Schwarz Group, the parent company of Lidl, as an alternative to US tech giants like Google and Microsoft. This shift is seen by experts as a way for Europ...
Martijn Smit (62) steps down as mayor of Beverwijk. How will the city's new face be chosen?
Martijn Smit, the 62-year-old mayor of Beverwijk, has announced that he will step down from his position this coming September. The local municipal council will lead the process of selecting his succe...
Transport entrepreneur Henk van der Valk is always on the move: ‘We are building a new, larger tender boat’
Transport entrepreneur Henk van der Valk is expanding his company, North Sea Tenders, by commissioning the construction of a new, larger tender boat. The project, currently underway at 1e Industriedwa...
Haarlem construction workers have ‘insufficient knowledge’ of rat infestations, says VVD: ‘Major problem’
VVD councilors in Haarlem claim that homeowners receive inadequate information about rat prevention from builders during home renovations. Despite calls from council members Dennis Kornet and Ruben Te...
WaPo: No top security measures for Correspondents’ Dinner
The Washington Post reports that the Correspondents' Dinner held last Saturday in Washington did not receive the highest security status typically assigned to such events. This information is based on...
Humpback whale Timmy taken to deep waters by ship
A rescue ship is traveling to Poel island off the German Baltic coast to save a stranded humpback whale named Timmy. The mission involves transporting the whale to deeper waters to help it survive.
Growth in defense spending slowed by loss of US aid to Ukraine
Global defense spending growth has begun to level off after reaching its highest point in decades. This deceleration is primarily attributed to the United States halting its financial support for Ukra...
Lebanon reports 14 killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and injured 37 in Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The fatalities included two children and two women, while Israel reported that on...
Humanitarian aid fleet for Gaza departs from Sicily
A fleet of 56 ships carrying humanitarian aid has departed from Sicily for the Gaza Strip. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the group claims this is the largest aid fleet ever to attempt reachi...
Fatah wins one-sided local elections in the West Bank
The secular Fatah party, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, has won the local elections held on the West Bank. Official results released on Sunday confirmed the party's victory in the vote that took plac...
King Charles's state visit to US to proceed without changes
Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's four-day state visit to the United States will proceed as planned. The decision follows a review of the schedule after a shooting inci...
House fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem causes extensive damage
A house fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem caused significant damage on Sunday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze shortly after 9:30 PM.
Major kidnapping alert turns out to be a bachelor party
Police in Amsterdam responded to a kidnapping report on the Piet Heinkade, only to discover it was a prank for a bachelor party. Multiple police units were deployed, leading officers to warn organizer...
Utrecht: Do not come to the city anymore during King's Night
The municipality of Utrecht has urged visitors to stop traveling to the city center during King's Night due to extreme overcrowding. Access to various squares and event routes has been closed as the c...
Transavia cancels flights in May and June due to kerosene prices
Transavia is cancelling a portion of its flights scheduled for May and June due to rising aviation fuel prices. The airline attributed the cost increase to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Transavia cancels flights in May and June due to high fuel prices
Transavia will cancel a portion of its flights in May and June due to the sharply rising cost of aviation fuel. The airline attributed the price increase to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Dune gnomes and a wooden octopus. Duinpark Paasdal minigolf course undergoes a makeover
Duinpark Paasdal has completed a major renovation of its 18-hole minigolf course, introducing fresh colors, natural materials, and eye-catching sculptures like a wooden octopus. Owner Nikki Tuinenburg...
Death toll in Colombia road bombing rises
The death toll from a heavy bomb explosion on a highway in Colombia has risen to 19. Authorities have classified the incident as a terrorist attack and are holding a splinter group of the former FARC ...
Mayor Schouten calls for street safety
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten is promoting women's safety during King's Night celebrations by supporting a police initiative in the city center. Officers are distributing orange bracelets featuring ...
From fortification to place of entertainment: Much to do during Adventurous Fort Island event
Forteiland, a historic fortification located at the mouth of the North Sea Canal, hosted a sporting event called "Avontuurlijk Forteiland" this Sunday. The site has transitioned from its original role...