Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Royal honors for Lucien Spee, Dolly Bellefleur and 36 other Amsterdammers
Mayor Halsema presented royal decorations to 38 Amsterdam residents at the Concertgebouw for their significant contributions to society and the city. Notable honorees include Pride director Lucien Spe...
Nostalgia at the Zaanenlaan fair: ‘Unique that this takes place in a residential area, this should never disappear’
The Lunapark fair on Zaanenlaan in Haarlem-Noord is celebrating its long-standing history as it approaches its 100th anniversary in five years. To honor the tradition, historical images of the fair ar...
Royal honors: an award for extraordinary people
Mayor Halsema awarded 38 Royal decorations to residents of Amsterdam and Weesp during the annual ceremony at the Concertgebouw. These honors recognize individuals for their long-term volunteer work an...
Video | Jade Kops dies: how she spoke about her approaching end
Influencer Jade Kops dies of cancer at nineteen
Nineteen-year-old social media influencer Jade Kops has passed away following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Her family announced her death on Friday afternoon via an Instagram post.
Private holiday rentals shift from Amsterdam to the region, North Holland coastal towns gain popularity
A provincial study shows that private holiday rentals in North Holland are shifting from Amsterdam to surrounding regions due to stricter regulations in the capital. While Amsterdam's rental market st...
Ryanair also closes Berlin base: 'The most failing airport in Europe'
Ryanair has announced the closure of its base in Berlin, citing high operational costs at what it calls Europe's most failing airport. The Irish budget airline plans to relocate its seven aircraft to ...
21-year-old from Haarlem arrested for home robbery
Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Haarlem yesterday morning in connection with a home robbery that took place on April 13. During the incident, the suspect allegedly threatened a resident with a ...
Judge: 28 years in prison for assassination of Krommenie murder suspect
The North Holland District Court has sentenced 45-year-old Salim B. in absentia to 28 years in prison for orchestrating the 2015 liquidation of Amsterdam criminal Eaneas Lomp in Krommenie. B. was also...
Amsterdammer Salim B., ‘the Snake’, sentenced to 28 years for inciting assassination and wild murder plot
Zelensky back in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The discussions focus on advancing bilateral agreements regarding securit...
China sends pandas to US ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing
China is sending two giant pandas to the Atlanta Zoo as a gesture of "panda diplomacy" ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. The move highlights China's ongoing practice of using th...
Europe rejects alleged US plan to punish defiant allies
European NATO members have dismissed reports of a potential U.S. plan to penalize allies who do not follow its lead. While the United Kingdom stated it would not be pressured, Germany offered support ...
Mother of minor explosion suspect arrested in Haarlem
A 41-year-old woman has been arrested for complicity in an attempted bombing in Haarlem after her minor son was caught trying to place an explosive in February. Police allege she helped plan the timin...
Mother of minor suspect in Haarlem attempted explosion arrested
Dutch police have arrested two additional suspects in the investigation of an attempted explosion on Louis Pasteurstraat in Haarlem that occurred earlier this year. One of the newly detained individua...
Kasper Dolberg returned to Ajax for a new start, but Jordi Cruijff is now pushing for an early exit
Eight months after his €10 million return to Ajax, striker Kasper Dolberg faces an uncertain future as club official Jordi Cruijff reportedly considers an early exit. The 28-year-old has struggled t...
Evy (10), Sten (9) and Ryan (8) receive youth honors in Velsen, twelve residents receive regular honors
Twelve residents of Velsen received royal decorations on Friday morning for their significant contributions to society. In addition, three children—Evy (10), Sten (9), and Ryan (8)—were honored wi...
Many medical professionals receive royal honors in Bloemendaal. Foreign missions also popular.
Mayor Michel Rog decorated nine residents of Bloemendaal during the annual honors list ceremony for their exceptional contributions to society. This year's recipients notably included several medical ...
Preparations for paid parking in Ter Kleefkwartier begin
Starting March 1, 2027, paid parking will be implemented across the entire Ter Kleefkwartier neighborhood in Haarlem to manage high parking demand. The initiative is part of a broader city council pla...
Who received a royal honor in your municipality?
On Friday, numerous individuals across the Netherlands received royal decorations as part of the annual 'Lintjesregen' tradition. The article provides a list for readers to find out which citizens in ...