Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Alleged Epstein victims to attend Trump's State of the Union
Alleged victims of late businessman Jeffrey Epstein attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union address after being invited by Democratic lawmakers. The women's presence was intended to highl...
Riot police intervene in protest against asylum center in Bleskensgraaf
Riot police intervened in the Dutch town of Bleskensgraaf during a protest against a proposed asylum seekers center that turned violent. Protesters targeted officers with stones, glass, and heavy fire...
Searches at Prince Andrew's former home completed
Police have concluded their searches at the former residence of Prince Andrew. The results of the investigation and what was found during the searches have not yet been disclosed.
Norwegian King Harald admitted to Spanish hospital with infection
King Harald of Norway was hospitalized on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Tuesday evening for treatment of an infection and dehydration. His condition is currently reported to be good as he remains ...
Company van heavily damaged by fire in IJmuiden
A company van was heavily damaged after catching fire on the Bik- en Arnoldkade in IJmuiden on Tuesday evening around 8:50 PM. The fire was discovered when flames began shooting out of the front of th...
Cabinet investigates ban on harmful insulation foam
The Dutch cabinet is exploring options to ban the use of UF-foam as an insulation material or to withdraw associated sustainability subsidies. This investigation follows health warnings from the GGD, ...
Rushed Senate vote prevents problems at IND
A hurried vote in the Dutch Senate has prevented significant implementation problems for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). The agency, which processes asylum applications, relies on th...
Mop trousers to clean up street litter: Fashionable and handy, but also dirty
The article discusses the emergence of 'mop pants,' a fashion trend where clothing is designed to pick up street dirt while the wearer walks. While acknowledging the trend's utility, the author expres...
Mega-talent Yara Akkerman (16) signs with top club Amsterdam: ‘It was an extremely difficult choice’
Sixteen-year-old sports talent Yara Akkerman has signed a contract with the top-tier club Amsterdam, departing from the Hague region this coming summer. She noted that the decision was difficult but u...
Iran: Agreement with US within reach if diplomacy prioritized
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a diplomatic agreement with the United States is within reach if diplomacy remains the priority. He emphasized Iran's desire for a fair deal in the ...
Lawmaker: 179 released under Venezuelan pardon law
Venezuelan authorities have released 179 prisoners and pardoned 3,000 individuals on bail under a new amnesty law. Jorge Arreaza, who oversees the process for parliament, reported these figures as the...
Violinist Isabelle Faust performs Kurtág’s Kafka Fragments as Muziekgebouw artist-in-residence
TikTokers cycling through Amsterdam: ‘We don’t intentionally cycle faster to hit a tourist’
It’s getting warm! Terraces or nature: these are the best spots in the Haarlem region to enjoy the sun the longest
With temperatures expected to reach between 14 and 17 degrees on Wednesday, residents of the Haarlem region are encouraged to enjoy the sunny weather outdoors. The article provides a selection of loca...
A minute of silence and an ambulance for Ukraine: ‘During the bombings, the children keep playing football’
Approximately one hundred people, primarily Ukrainian women, gathered on Tuesday evening to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The meeting included a minute of sile...
Suspect in Beverwijk hostage-taking, assault, and extortion released as flight risk recedes
A 27-year-old man from Amsterdam, suspected of hostage-taking, assault, and extortion in Beverwijk, will be released from pre-trial detention this Friday. The North Holland District Court ruled that t...
Nanning Hagendoorn (76) has been building aquariums for 53 years, the last 11 in the IJmuiden port area
Nanning Hagendoorn, 76, has been building aquariums for 53 years and is currently based in the IJmuiden port area. After a long career that included running shops in Amsterdam and Haarlem, he is now c...
Waiting times in mental healthcare rising: ‘The longer you wait, the worse it gets’
Waiting times for mental healthcare in the Netherlands are increasing, particularly for complex cases such as eating disorders. Behavioral scientist Britt Speijer warns that these delays worsen patien...
Three years in prison and psychiatric treatment for Haarlem man who posed as teenager for online grooming
A 34-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to three years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for grooming and abusing minors online. For over a year, the individual posed as a ...
Lose weight successfully and keep it off? This is what really works according to doctors
One in two people in the Netherlands are currently overweight, leading medical experts to share new scientific insights on sustainable weight loss. In this series, specialists Liesbeth van Rossum and ...