Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Talk to AI like you pray to God
Pope Leo XIV has issued a papal letter detailing the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. The document highlights concerns regarding the spread of disinformation, the exacerbation ...
Harrie's sister's garden shed completely burned down: "Damage doesn't matter, as long as she's okay"
A garden house at the Nieuwe Levenskracht allotment park in Amsterdam was destroyed by a fire and suspected gas explosion on Wednesday evening. The female resident sustained burn injuries and was hosp...
Israeli ground troops now north of Lebanon's ‘yellow line’
The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon, moving beyond an unofficial boundary known as the 'yellow line.' This demarcation was established by Israel in April as a s...
Childcare staff shortage could triple in the coming years
Researchers from Ipsos and SEO Economic Research predict that the labor shortage in the childcare sector will triple in the coming years despite ongoing efforts to address it. The study highlights tha...
Unrest after brawl at Hillegom swimming pool: police seize pocket knife and ban two boys
A large fight broke out between groups of young people at the De Vosse swimming pool in Hillegom on Saturday afternoon. Police questioned two boys, seized a pocket knife from one of them, and issued b...
Bridges are a ticking time bomb in the Dutch road network
Traffic bridges across the Netherlands are facing a maintenance crisis, with one-third of municipalities reporting backlogs and many having to close structures for safety reasons. Experts warn of impe...
Existing home prices rise in all municipalities; Kaag en Brasem and Zoeterwoude see sharpest increases according to CBS
Existing owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands were 5.2 percent more expensive on average in the first quarter of this year compared to 2023. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), home prices i...
Sanne Vogel to marry after nine-year engagement
Actress and director Sanne Vogel has announced she is planning her wedding with partner Melchior Schimmel after a nine-year engagement. The 42-year-old artist shared the update during an interview wit...
Mango owner suspected in father’s death temporarily steps down
The owner of the Spanish fashion chain Mango has temporarily stepped down from his position after being linked to the death of his father in December 2024. The investigation into his involvement in th...
Internet access partially restored in Iran
Internet access in Iran has been partially restored following a directive from President Masoud Pezeshkian. The update was reported by internet monitor NetBlocks after Iranian state media announced th...
Trauma helicopter dispatched for injured fat biker in Beverwijk
A fatbike rider was injured in a suspected single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon in Beverwijk. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, were dispatched to the scene on the Westerhoutw...
Oil giant BP dismisses chairman over 'serious concerns' about performance
British oil giant BP has dismissed its chairman, Albert Manifold, effective immediately due to serious concerns regarding his performance. This decision contributes to ongoing leadership instability w...
Unions: cabinet proposals seem insufficient
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have rejected the government's latest social security reform proposals, calling them insufficient and unclear. Although the unions have agreed to a clarifying meet...
Drama for Tallon Griekspoor: Dutchman struggles with heat and suffers early Roland Garros exit
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated in the first round of Roland Garros after losing to Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in four sets. Griekspoor struggled with the heat during the match, joini...
Pentecost heat causes disturbances on packed Zandvoort beach
The sunny Pentecost weekend led to packed beaches in Zandvoort aan Zee, resulting in several reported disturbances. While the majority of visitors enjoyed the weather without issue, authorities noted ...
Netherlands summons Russian ambassador over attacks on Kyiv
The Netherlands has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest recent attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the decision following a meeting with European Un...
Belly sliding and plenty of music: diverse program for three-day Velsen-Noord village festival
Velsen-Noord will host its traditional three-day village festival from June 19 to June 21. The event features a diverse program including belly sliding, a children's square, activities for seniors, an...
Verstegen mild paprika powder 'tops the list' for banned pesticides; toxins also found in rice and tea bags
A Foodwatch report reveals that consumers are frequently exposed to banned pesticides found in common products like rice, tea, and spices. Verstegen's mild paprika powder was highlighted as containing...
Cabinet pauses unemployment and disability reforms but sticks to €6.5 billion in cuts
The Dutch cabinet has paused planned changes to unemployment and disability benefits while seeking alternative ways to achieve 6.5 billion euros in social security cuts. Although the proposal to incre...
Iranian hack of payment provider puts central bank president on alert: 'Gamechanger'
An Iranian cyberattack on payment provider Verifone in March has put De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on high alert regarding the security of the national payment system. Bank officials warned that AI-driv...