Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Prime Minister Dick has left the group
The article speculates on whether Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet utilized a private group chat for informal communication and logistical coordination. It questions whether the group has been dis...
More than 600 migrants have already died in the Mediterranean this year
The UN migration agency IOM reports that at least 606 migrants have died in the Mediterranean Sea since the start of this year. This represents the highest number of recorded deaths for the beginning ...
Controversial Mandelson taken away by police
Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested by police at his home. According to reports from The Times, the 72-year-old was taken into custody.
Suspicious package found at home in Hoofddorp
A suspicious package was discovered at a residential property in Hoofddorp, leading to a police cordon and an investigation by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD). Emergency services are on ...
Streets need to be dug up much less often thanks to new method (but it won't be rolled out further)
Telstar open training attracts many fans: I always watch the matches at home, so it's great to see the players in person
Dutch football club Telstar held an open training session on Monday afternoon, attracting a large crowd of fans following their recent match against Feyenoord. Many supporters took advantage of their ...
Prosecutors may prosecute Rico the Chilean for plotting assassinations
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has been granted permission to prosecute Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, for the preparation of liquidations. This follows a legal procedure in his native c...
Heemstede Art Fair closes for good. 'Tried everything to breathe new life into the event'
The Heemsteedse Kunstbeurs art fair is permanently shutting down after efforts to revitalize the event were unsuccessful. The multi-day cultural festival had been a regular fixture in Heemstede betwee...
Dozens dead since operation against Mexican cartel boss
A federal operation in Mexico targeting cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, has resulted in at least 74 deaths. Security Minister Omar Hamid García Harfuch confirmed th...
Be careful with your headphones and earbuds: they contain toxic substances
A report from the EU-sponsored project ToxFREE LIFE for All warns that prolonged use of headphones and earphones can lead to the absorption of toxic substances through the skin. Dutch toxicology profe...
RTL announces second season of game show Pandora
RTL has announced that the game show Pandora will return for a second season. A specific release date for the new season has not yet been determined.
Do you often drive through the IJ tunnel? Fill in this questionnaire
Starting in the summer of 2027, the IJ-tunnel in Amsterdam will be closed to all traffic for at least one year. Authorities are asking regular users to complete a questionnaire to help them prepare fo...
North Holland coastal municipalities also want mandatory insurance for small sea vessels: ‘No one is currently responsible’
Coastal municipalities in North Holland are calling for mandatory insurance for small sea vessels following an incident where a fishing cutter remained stranded off Zandvoort for a month. The municipa...
Council approves Kooiplein building plans: residents head to Supreme Court. 'We’ve been fooled'
The Castricum municipal council has approved the TAM environment plan for construction projects at Kooiplein. Disappointed local residents have responded by announcing they will challenge the decision...
Pensions for 260,000 people in metal technology up by 8.3 percent
The Dutch pension fund PMT is increasing pensions by 8.3 percent for over 260,000 retirees in the metal technology industry. This increase was made possible following the transition to a new pension s...
Trial of Spanish PM's wife dismissed, more investigation needed
The trial against Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been postponed after a judge ruled that further investigation is necessary. Gómez is under investigation for the a...
US not involved in death of cartel boss, according to Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that the United States was not involved in the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho. She clarified that the U...
Annual toad migration begins, volunteers still needed
The annual toad migration has officially begun across the Netherlands, as reported by RAVON. Amphibians are currently moving toward water bodies to breed, and volunteers are still needed to assist in ...
His father dropped a new window on 4-year-old Noud’s head, who didn’t make a sound: ‘Sometimes silence is a warning sign’
A four-year-old boy named Noud was brought to a doctor after a window accidentally fell on his head, causing a severe bleeding injury. Dr. Rutger expressed concern because the child remained silent, n...
Newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet holds first cabinet meeting
The newly sworn-in Jetten cabinet held its first council of ministers meeting on Monday afternoon to finalize the distribution of tasks within the various ministries. This meeting follows preliminary ...