Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jaap and Amanda built a house with a stunning view of the lake: ‘Everything you see is self-made’
Jaap Veenboer and Amanda van Nieuwenhoven have built a custom home in the village of Noorden, overlooking the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. The couple returned to Jaap's birthplace to construct the house thems...
Peter (58) took a dive and suffered cold shock: ’I don’t want to die here, was all I could think’
58-year-old Peter Wassenaar is sharing his experience to warn others after suffering a life-threatening "cold shock" while diving into water on a hot day. The incident caused him to lose all orientati...
Rubio assures troop withdrawal will not be used as punishment
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the withdrawal of American troops from Europe is not intended to punish European allies. This clarification follows earlier comments by President Do...
Outrage over Israel's treatment of journalists
Israel has released all foreign passengers from the aid flotilla bound for Gaza that was intercepted earlier. Among those released were six Dutch nationals who are now traveling to Turkey, according t...
Red Cross: Heat for waiting asylum seekers in Ter Apel concerning
The Red Cross has expressed concern for the welfare of asylum seekers waiting outside the registration center in Ter Apel as temperatures are expected to rise above 25 degrees Celsius. The organizatio...
Russia reports fatal Ukrainian attack on occupied Luhansk region
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-occupied Luhansk region resulted in one death and 35 injuries after a student dormitory collapsed. Russian state media reported that the nighttime strike hit a ...
Cheaper train travel in summer months to start June 21
The Dutch government plans to introduce a discounted train subscription for 49 euros per month for unlimited off-peak travel during the summer. The initiative is scheduled to run from June 21 to Septe...
ABN Amro customers unable to transfer money due to outage
A technical malfunction at ABN Amro prevented thousands of customers from transferring money on Friday morning. Although transfers were unavailable, customers were still able to make payments using th...
Sequel to Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ delayed: 'It will be powerful'
The two-part sequel to Mel Gibson's 2004 film The Passion of the Christ, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, has been delayed according to Variety. While filming for the production has reportedly c...
New law to narrow pay gap: employees can soon request colleagues' salaries
A new law will allow employees to request salary information for colleagues in similar roles to increase pay transparency. This initiative is designed to help reduce the gender wage gap by making earn...
Samsung pays €22.9 billion in bonuses to prevent chip worker strike
Samsung has agreed to pay a total of 22.9 billion euros in bonuses to its chip production employees to prevent a large-scale strike. Individual workers will receive approximately 293,000 euros, partia...
COA: No solution yet if Ter Apel is full again tonight
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) has not yet found a solution for potential overcrowding at the Ter Apel application center tonight. A spokesperson stated that decisions on...
Polish minister: US troop strength in Poland to remain roughly the same
The Polish Foreign Minister announced that the number of United States military personnel stationed in Poland is expected to remain stable. This statement was made ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign m...
Italian request for more fiscal space for energy crisis lacks EU support
Italy's request for additional fiscal flexibility to address the energy crisis has failed to gain support from other EU member states. The proposal sought extra room for spending on measures to mitiga...
Berendsen wants to be calm and resolute amid US ‘unpredictability’
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has urged Europe to remain calm and decisive despite the unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. Speaking before a NATO meeting, he e...
Aerdts addressed US ambassador over leaked names of officials
Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has addressed U.S. Ambassador Joe Popolo regarding the public disclosure of the names of Dutch civil servants. Aerdts formally stated that the release of these n...
Grab your sunglasses and shorts: Summer weather expected for Pentecost in Haarlem
Haarlem is expected to experience sunny, summer-like weather during the Pentecost weekend. Residents are advised to prepare for high temperatures by bringing sunglasses and sunscreen.
Man (68) in wheelchair killed after being pulled toward tracks by suction of passing train
AEX index rises further on hopes for end to Iran war
The AEX index on the Damrak in Amsterdam opened higher on Friday, driven by investor optimism for a swift resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. This positive sentiment continued to support tr...
Haarlemmermeer police arrest six suspects for online fraud
Police in Haarlemmermeer have arrested six suspects for online fraud following a targeted investigation. Authorities tracked the individuals down after officers intentionally allowed themselves to be ...