Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zelensky urges full EU membership after Merz proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for full EU membership for his country, rejecting a proposal from German politician Friedrich Merz for a temporary intermediate status. Zelensky empha...
More than 500 children die from measles in Bangladesh
A measles epidemic in Bangladesh has resulted in the deaths of more than 500 children. This outbreak is considered one of the deadliest the country has experienced in decades.
First local tropical day, beach parking lots full
Large crowds are flocking to Dutch beaches like Zandvoort and Scheveningen to enjoy the year's first tropical day. As a result of the summer weather, parking lots in these popular coastal areas have r...
Hart voor Den Haag and D66: negotiations collapse
Coalition negotiations between the political parties Hart voor Den Haag and D66 have officially collapsed, ending the possibility of a governing partnership. Leaders Richard de Mos and Yousef Assad co...
Family caregivers under constant pressure: 'It shouldn't become your whole identity'
An increasing number of caregivers are struggling to balance their responsibilities with work and family life, leaving little time for personal needs. Participants in a news discussion emphasize the i...
Video | Marieke Elsinga in a cast after filming: 'Severely twisted my foot'
Red Cross sets up 175 beds in night shelter in Groningen
The Red Cross is establishing a night shelter with 175 beds at the Hanzeplaza convention center in Groningen. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.
Two Ajax fans who threw stones at police to remain in custody longer
Two Ajax supporters will remain in custody for an additional two weeks following their arrest for throwing stones and bottles at police after a match in Volendam. The public prosecutor stated that the...
Comer/Dreefzicht resembles Van der Valk but slightly pricier: Nice ambiance, friendly staff, food could be better
The restaurant Comer, formerly known as Dreefzicht, reopened in September after being vacant for five years. While the establishment is noted for its pleasant ambiance and service, recent reviews sugg...
International pressure mounts on Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir
France has joined Italy in calling for the European Union to impose sanctions on ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The move signals increasing international pressure on the official a...
Windfoiler Van Opzeeland retains European title
Dutch windsurfer Luuc van Opzeeland successfully defended his European title in the Olympic iQFoil class in Portimão, Portugal. The athlete from Hoofddorp dominated the competition throughout the wee...
Large fire at waste processing plant in Westpoort
Teacher victim of car fire at school in Hoofddorp
A teacher's car was one of two vehicles destroyed by fire within 24 hours at the Haarlemmermeer Lyceum in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incidents, as both cars involved were blue S...
Large fire at waste processing plant in Western Port area, smoke visible from afar
A large fire broke out at a waste processing facility in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday afternoon. Thick black smoke is visible across the city, leading emergency services to advise resi...
Iran's top negotiator insists on his country's rights
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized Iran's national rights during a meeting with Pakistani mediator General Asim Munir in Tehran. He warned of a significantly stronger response to a...
Lottie Hellingman repeats mantras at her daughter's first party, just like during labor
Dutch actress Lottie Hellingman shares her experience of hosting her daughter's first birthday party, comparing the stress to her experience during childbirth. She found herself repeating mantras to r...
'In line for a strawberry.' What’s for sale at the roadside stalls from Castricum to Beverwijk?
Reporters cycled from Beverwijk to Castricum to explore local roadside stalls along the Rijksstraatweg. These stalls offer a variety of seasonal products, including strawberries and flowers, sold dire...
Haarlem resident (22) dies after collision with truck
A 22-year-old man from Haarlem died on Tuesday morning following a head-on collision between his car and a truck at a roundabout in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene, but the victim suc...
Police remove XR protesters from tracks at Utrecht Central
Police removed Extinction Rebellion activists from the train tracks at Utrecht Centraal station after they disrupted rail traffic on Monday afternoon. The demonstrators, who also held a sit-in in the ...
Pope visits toxic waste dump in Southern Italy
Pope Leo visited the region around Naples in Southern Italy to address the long-term illegal dumping of toxic waste. He condemned the environmental and social damage caused by a combination of crimina...