Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Trump: Israel and Lebanon to talk on Thursday
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that talks between Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to take place this Thursday. The discussions mark a potential diplomatic engagement between the ...
Rijkswaterstaat on tunnel and on-ramp closures: 'Actually better for traffic flow'
Rijkswaterstaat is closing access ramps to the Velsertunnel to prevent significant traffic congestion in the regions of Velsen, Beverwijk, and Haarlem. While intended to improve overall traffic flow, ...
Toos & Henk - April 16
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
Education Inspectorate concerned by youth violence in Beverwijk-Haarlem: 'The context collapsed'
The Dutch Education Inspectorate's annual report highlights the youth violence that broke out between groups from Beverwijk and Haarlem in September 2025. The report cites the incident and accompanyin...
US kills crew in attack on suspected drug boat
The U.S. military killed three suspected drug traffickers during an attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the operation targeted individuals t...
Cancer risk falls slightly: ‘But we are still at a high level’
The risk of developing cancer in the Netherlands has decreased slightly, with 135,000 people diagnosed last year. This figure is lower than projections based on population growth, though experts cauti...
Increased traffic in Bakkum, Limmen, and Akersloot due to A9 roadworks, but municipality takes no extra safety measures
Roadworks on the A9 motorway scheduled between May 18 and June 29 are expected to cause increased traffic in the villages of Limmen, Akersloot, and Bakkum. The local government of Castricum acknowledg...
Study: 1.7 million households considering new energy provider
A study by Multiscope indicates that approximately 1.7 million households in the Netherlands are considering switching to a new energy provider. This reflects a growing trend among consumers looking t...
Russian missiles hit Ukraine: 12-year-old child killed
Ukraine reported multiple Russian missile attacks across the country during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that a 12-year-old child was killed during the str...
Get a cup of coffee or matcha at Laundry Boy in the Jordaan while your laundry is being done
Siri Hustvedt wrote grief memoir after death of famous husband Paul Auster
Amalia's working visit marks strong ties with Amsterdam, but it was once very different
US threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that the United States is threatening to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil. The statement was made during a briefing with reporters a...
Ticketmaster owner in US found to have a monopoly
A federal jury in the United States has found Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, guilty of illegal monopoly behavior. The verdict marks a major legal defeat for the America...
Stabbing at residential complex in Hoofddorp, large-scale emergency service response
A stabbing took place on Wednesday evening at a residential complex on Liesbos in Hoofddorp. Emergency services were deployed in large numbers to the scene following the incident.
Woman (27) forced into prostitution, prosecutors demand 4 years for suspects
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded four-year prison sentences for a man and a woman accused of forcing a 27-year-old woman into prostitution in Amsterdam-Zuidoost for over a year. The victim ...
Russia threatens European drone sites, including in the Netherlands
The Russian Ministry of Defense has identified several European drone manufacturers as potential targets, warning that their support for Ukraine brings conflict with Russia closer. The list includes t...
White House: extension of ceasefire with Iran not requested
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt denied reports that the United States requested an extension of the ceasefire with Iran. Despite this, U.S. officials remain optimistic about reaching a deal ...
Cabinet considers phased accession of new EU member states
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen expressed willingness to explore a phased approach for new countries joining the European Union. During a parliamentary debate, he stated the Netherlands i...
King: Made clear to Trump we disagree
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands stated that he expressed fundamental disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House. He described the conversation as open a...