Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Actor Alec Baldwin wants to retire: 'Don't want to leave my house anymore'
Actor Alec Baldwin has expressed his desire to retire from acting, citing the emotional burden following the fatal shooting incident on the 'Rust' film set. The 68-year-old star stated that the experi...
Windows in the Koetshuijs in Heemskerk provide more space for activities: ‘Plants from the castle garden can soon be brought inside for winter’
The old wall of the Koetshuijs at Slot Assumburg in Heemskerk has been fitted with glass windows to create a conservatory-like space. This renovation provides more room for activities and allows plant...
Ye sued for assault at Los Angeles hotel
An unidentified man has filed a lawsuit against Ye for an alleged unprovoked assault that took place two years ago. The incident reportedly occurred at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles, where ...
Lawsuit by heirs of Suriname's December murder victims off to smooth start
Sixty heirs of the 1982 December murders victims have initiated a lawsuit against the state of Suriname in a Paramaribo court. While legal counsel noted a positive start with an immediate response fro...
This is tinnitus: hearing a sound that isn't there
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg discusses tinnitus, a condition where individuals hear persistent sounds that have no external source. The article explores why the condition is so persistent and hig...
UN experts: French anti-Semitism bill restricts freedom of expression
United Nations special rapporteurs have warned that a French legislative proposal intended to combat antisemitism could significantly undermine freedom of expression. The experts stated that the bill,...
Threat of lawsuit between Van Gogh Museum and ministry over subsidy averted for now
Why Amsterdam wants its own heating company: ‘The market is no longer doing it’
Soli music association celebrates building anniversary and first female member: 'Those boys were cracking up, but I could handle the teasing'
Music association Soli is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its music center in Santpoort-Noord with a hobby market this Sunday. The event also commemorates historical milestones for the organizatio...
Tensions rise in Beverwijk politics: largest party sidelined, former alderman Dorenbos slams door on PvdA
The largest party in Beverwijk, Samen Lokaal, is being excluded from coalition-building efforts due to a lack of trust from other major political parties following years of administrative unrest. In r...
Amsterdam installs extra cameras around Red Light District due to ongoing nuisance
Trees to be removed from Zijlstraat due to falling shop values: 'This really affects me'
Three linden trees in Haarlem's Zijlstraat will be removed this Thursday after the municipality lost a lawsuit against a property owner. The legal ruling found that the trees obstructed the view of sh...
Prosecutors demand life sentence for Taghi's childhood friend for past murders
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 46-year-old Jaouad W. for his involvement in five murders committed between 2011 and 2014. Prosecutors argued that the crimes were...
Large group of youths brawling in Reinalda Park, Haarlem
A large group of youths engaged in a physical brawl at the Reinaldapark in Haarlem on Tuesday late afternoon. Police deployed multiple units to Leonard Springerlaan to restore order and end the distur...
UNHCR: Boat with 250 refugees from Bangladesh capsizes
A boat carrying approximately 250 refugees capsized during a journey from Bangladesh to Malaysia, according to the UNHCR. The passengers included Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, among who...
PVV threatens to vote against Faber's asylum laws in Senate
PVV Senator Alexander van Hattem has threatened to vote against asylum legislation proposed by his party colleague, Marjolein Faber, in the Dutch Senate. Van Hattem expressed dissatisfaction with the ...
Man in mobility scooter set on fire in Utrecht
A man with a disability was seriously injured after being set on fire while in his mobility scooter at Smaragdplein in Utrecht on Tuesday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hospital, and pol...
Renault to lay off up to 20% of technical staff over next two years
Renault plans to lay off between 15% and 20% of its technical staff over the next two years. The French automaker aims to simplify its production processes through these workforce reductions.
Cabinet announces support package of up to 1 billion euros to mitigate impact of war
The Dutch cabinet will announce a support package of up to 1 billion euros on Monday to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran. The measures include an increase in the untaxed travel allowanc...
Booking.com silent on extent of hack, email addresses and phone numbers likely leaked
Booking.com is currently assessing the scale of a data hack that likely exposed user email addresses and phone numbers. The company is in contact with data protection authorities, though specific deta...