Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Trauma team dispatched to workplace accident in Schiphol-Rijk, victim taken to hospital
A person was injured during an industrial accident on Koolhovenlaan in Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday morning. A trauma team was deployed to the scene, and the victim was subsequently transported to the ho...
EU announces €50 million support package for Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a 50 million euro support package for Armenia following a call with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The funding is intended to help Armenia...
Megan Haakman embodies her idol Joni Mitchell again for Rolling Thunder Revue concerts: ‘Her songs have such a rich sound’
Megan Fleur Haakman, a 29-year-old singer from Enkhuizen, is reprising her Joni Mitchell tribute for the Rolling Thunder Revue concerts. She will perform alongside musicians who toured with the origin...
'We're better artists than fifty years ago.' Legendary Rolling Thunder Revue revived without Bob Dylan, but with key figures Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera
Members of Bob Dylan's legendary Rolling Thunder Revue, including Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera, are touring the Netherlands fifty years after the original 1970s tour. While Dylan himself is not part ...
Ouwehand steps down as leader of Party for the Animals, Teunissen takes over
Esther Ouwehand is stepping down as the leader and parliamentary chair of the Party for the Animals (PvdD), with Christine Teunissen set to take over the role. Ouwehand will remain in the House of Rep...
Raped and shared online by the person you trust most: ‘Trauma is constantly re-triggered’
Eight men across the Netherlands are suspected of drugging their partners, sexually abusing them, and sharing recordings of the acts in private online networks. So far, three victims have come forward...
Maan and Goldband singer Karel Gerlach split: 'As good friends'
Dutch singer Maan de Steenwinkel and Goldband vocalist Karel Gerlach have ended their relationship after three and a half years. Their management confirmed the split, stating that the pair remain on g...
Jetten: Netherlands loses a unique voice in Lieke Marsman
Poet, writer, and philosopher Lieke Marsman passed away at the age of 35 on June 3 following a battle with a rare form of cancer. Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten honored her memory, stating ...
Timmy's carcass may stay on island longer
The carcass of a humpback whale named Timmy will remain on the Danish island of Anholt longer than originally planned. The ferry service announced that the transport of the remains, which was schedule...
Lebanese president: ceasefire with Israel could take effect within 24 hours
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could take effect within 24 hours once all involved parties grant approval. The agreement requires the cooperation ...
Public Prosecution Service will not appeal Inez Weski case
De Evenaar primary school in Heemstede explores merger with neighboring De Ark: ‘Independent survival no longer a realistic scenario’
Primary school De Evenaar in Heemstede is exploring a merger with neighboring school De Ark due to declining student numbers. Director Domien Geluk stated that remaining independent is no longer a rea...
Writer Ragna (43) searched for her ancestors in Suriname and India: ‘Should we be grateful that they suffered? That feels very strange to me’
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of division after war
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned citizens about enemies attempting to sow division within the country following what he described as a lost war for its opponents. He called for nati...
CIDI protests at Ye concert in GelreDome
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) announced plans to protest American rapper Ye's upcoming concert at the GelreDome in Arnhem this Saturday. CIDI director Naomi Mestrum stated...
Hungarian prosecutors drop case against Budapest mayor over Pride
Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against the mayor of Budapest regarding his role in organizing a 2025 Pride march. The decision, announced on Thursday, ends the legal pursuit of the mayor f...
Reception scheme for Ukrainians extended but restricted
EU interior ministers meeting in Luxembourg have expressed support for extending the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees, though likely with new restrictions. The proposed extension ...
Polish poet Małgorzata Lebda writes poetic story of grief in a village where the scent of death lingers
It is a crying shame that American Tillie Olsen’s oeuvre remained so limited
