Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Berendsen calls US Secretary Rubio
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen held an introductory phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday shortly after taking office. The conversation between the two officials was conf...
Trump denies disagreement with general over Iran attack
US President Donald Trump has denied reports of a disagreement with General Daniel Caine regarding potential military strikes against Iran. This follows media coverage suggesting that Caine had cautio...
Nearly 20 countries condemn steps toward West Bank annexation
Nearly 20 countries, including several in Europe, have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's recent actions to increase control over the West Bank. The foreign ministers characterized these mov...
Person injured in single-vehicle crash in Hoofddorp
A car crashed into a tree in Hoofddorp on Monday evening during a single-vehicle accident. One occupant sustained injuries and was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment.
More deaths in US attack on suspected drug boat
The US military reported that three people were killed during an attack on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean Sea. This incident follows previous reports of fatalities during operations targeting ...
De Slimste Mens pays tribute to deceased contestant René Karst in first episode
The first episode of the new season of the Dutch quiz show 'De slimste mens' paid tribute to contestant René Karst, who passed away in November. The 59-year-old singer had already finished filming hi...
Americans talk to Russians and Chinese in Geneva about nuclear weapons
U.S. officials are holding talks in Geneva with Russian and Chinese delegations regarding nuclear weapons. Following a meeting with Russian representatives on Monday, the American delegation is schedu...
Shopkeepers Mike (39) and Mirwais (50) buck the trend for entrepreneurship: 'The will to succeed is greater than the fear of failure'
Despite historically low economic growth, entrepreneurs Mike van Leeuwen and Mirwais Farid are launching new business ventures. They are driven by a strong determination to succeed that outweighs the ...
Jetten calls Zelensky immediately after taking office
Shortly after taking office, Prime Minister Rob Jetten held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Jetten reaffirmed that the Netherlands remains committed to providing unconditiona...
Hopeful collectors contact Amsterdam museum after discovery of authentic Rembrandt etchings
Experts at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam have seen a surge in collectors seeking authentication for prints after 35 genuine Rembrandt etchings were discovered in Zutphen. While the inherited...
BBC apologizes for not censoring n-word in BAFTAs broadcast
The BBC has apologized for failing to censor a racial slur during its broadcast of the BAFTA Awards. The incident occurred when activist John Davidson shouted the n-word while two Black American actor...
Summoned US ambassador fails to appear at French ministry
US Ambassador Charles Kushner failed to appear at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday after being summoned. In response, the French government is imposing restrictions on the contact Kush...
Klöpping: Amsterdam claims promises are legally worthless
The municipality of Amsterdam argued in court that promises made to residents carry no legal weight in a lawsuit regarding mass tourism. This defense follows a legal challenge by the foundation "Amste...
Lily Collins to play Audrey Hepburn in film about Breakfast at Tiffany's
Lily Collins is set to portray Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film focusing on the iconic actress and the production of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. The project was reported by several American media outl...
Orange underwear, sea bass fillet and a pen that doesn't work: the first day of the Jetten cabinet
The Jetten cabinet officially began its term on Monday following the departure of the Schoof cabinet. The first day was marked by several unusual incidents, including nervousness from the King and a d...
Sint Maarten Prime Minister congratulates counterpart Jetten's cabinet
Prime Minister Luc Mercelina of Sint Maarten has congratulated Rob Jetten on the formation of a new government in the Netherlands. Mercelina expressed his commitment to working with the Jetten adminis...
Arjan Linker composes for the Netherlands Student Orchestra: ‘In India you play by ear’
David Foster Wallace’s fear of addiction to mindless entertainment seems made for this era
NOS pleased with Winter Olympics viewing figures
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported high viewership numbers for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The sports event attracted a significant audience in the Netherlands over the past few ...
Boxing, karate, hapkido, kickboxing and kung fu: First Martial Arts Event in Spaarnehal attracts seventy children to learn five combat sports
Around seventy children participated in the first Martial Arts Event at the Spaarnehal in Haarlem to explore five different combat sports, including boxing and karate. The event, organized by Sportsup...