Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zeeman attracts more customers buying more expensive items
Zeeman reported increased revenue in 2025 despite a decrease in the total volume of items sold compared to the previous year. The budget retailer is successfully attracting customers with higher spend...
Israeli minister shares images of handcuffed flotilla activists
Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared footage showing activists from an intercepted flotilla being treated roughly while handcuffed and kneeling. Ben-Gvir stated that this treatment is the ...
Cocktail bar MOODZ in Dorpsstraat Castricum turns into a dance floor in the evening: 'I love entertaining the crowd.'
Cocktailbar MOODZ in Castricum has introduced a new look and team, transforming into a dance floor in the evenings. Owner Vincent Weber aims to blend music and cocktails to create a lively atmosphere ...
Amsterdam transport company shut down after repeated violations
Disneyland sued by visitor for using facial recognition
A visitor is suing Disneyland in the United States for allegedly using facial recognition technology without clearly informing guests. The lawsuit claims the park collected sensitive data during a fam...
Queen Máxima's mother has dementia: 'A very painful situation'
Queen Máxima revealed during a visit to a care center in Roermond that her 81-year-old mother, María del Carmen Cerruti, is suffering from dementia. The Queen described the diagnosis as a very painf...
Binnenhof already too small for all organizations
The Binnenhof complex is projected to be too small to house all intended organizations even before its renovation is completed. Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan stated that the growth of the Hous...
Italy calls action against Global Sumud Flotilla unacceptable
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have strongly condemned Israel's actions against the Global Sumud Flotilla. The Italian leaders described the intervention as ...
Groningen commissioner demands swift cabinet action on reception crisis
René Paas, the King's Commissioner in Groningen, is urging the Dutch cabinet to officially declare a crisis to expedite the housing of asylum seekers across municipalities. He noted that provinces ha...
Cor Bart dies: Well-known Beverwijk resident preserved Goede Raad Church and rescued 1944 raid from oblivion
Cor Bart, a well-known figure from Beverwijk, has passed away suddenly at the age of 74. He was recognized for his work to preserve the Goede Raadkerk and for his efforts to commemorate the raid of Ap...
Former Polish minister suspected of corruption flees to US
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has reportedly fled to the United States to avoid corruption charges. An arrest warrant was issued in February, and Ziobro faces a potential prison sente...
Ajax miss three players for Groningen clash: 'We are frustrated, but right focus is important'
Why has there been a massive queue on the Looiersgracht for days?
Large crowds have gathered on Amsterdam's Looiersgracht for an event related to Harry Styles' new tour kickoff. The British pop star is set to perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA this week, causing sig...
Will Hannie Schaft's name live on in Zandvoort? CDA concerned resistance fighter’s name will disappear from the streets
The CDA party in Zandvoort is concerned that the name of resistance fighter Hannie Schaft will disappear from the town's streetscape after a local school merger. The Hannie Schaftschool and Mariaschoo...
Joint check at Haarlem station
On May 19, Haarlem authorities, police, and transport companies NS and Connexxion conducted a joint enforcement operation at Stationsplein. The initiative resulted in 139 fines for various offenses, i...
Israeli parliament takes first step toward early elections
The Israeli parliament has taken the first step toward early elections by voting almost unanimously in favor of its own dissolution. This initial reading passed without any opposing votes, signaling a...
Nans used to find golf elitist, but not anymore. ‘I used to think: the smaller the ball, the bigger the jerk. But that’s not true’
Nans and her friend Sue have completed their weekly round of golf at the Spaarnwoude golf course near Haarlem. Nans reflects on her shift in perspective, moving past her initial belief that the sport ...
First US deportees arrive in Sierra Leone
A flight carrying 25 individuals deported from the United States has arrived in Sierra Leone. This group represents the first set of people expelled by the U.S. to reach the West African nation.
Delivery of new Damen frigates delayed by years
The delivery of the first Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigate by shipbuilder Damen has been delayed by several years due to stability issues in the initial design. These specialized vessels are being...
Jesper de Jong one win away from Roland Garros main draw
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has reached the final qualifying round of Roland Garros after a comeback victory against Canadian Liam Draxl. The top-seeded qualifier won the match 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 an...