Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Car damaged by fire in Haarlem, packs of matches found
A car was destroyed by fire on the Boterplein in Haarlem during the night of Thursday to Friday. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson after discovering boxes of matches at...
North Holland traffic: quiet morning rush hour on Friday, May 15
Traffic in Noord-Holland started quietly during the morning rush hour on Friday, May 15. Authorities reported that vehicles were moving smoothly without any major delays.
Laan van Vlaanderen road closure to stay, but not all residents are happy
A controversial rush-hour traffic restriction on Laan van Vlaanderen in Amsterdam will remain in place following a court ruling that questioned why the measure is not active 24 hours a day. While some...
Jeroen Bleekemolen (44) thought the Nürburgring 24 Hours was too dangerous, but will take on Max Verstappen in the Green Hell this weekend anyway
Dutch racing driver Jeroen Bleekemolen will compete in this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring alongside fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen, despite previous safety concerns. The veteran endurance racer f...
't Groot Clooster users remain sharp after 'disappointing' meeting with alderman: 'Don't feel taken seriously'
Stakeholders of the 't Groot Clooster project in Heemstede expressed continued dissatisfaction following a meeting with Alderman Eveline Stam about the participation process. Claiming they do not feel...
Schiphol environmental study falls short for local residents, advisory body says
The Dutch Commission for Environmental Impact Assessment has advised the cabinet that a study regarding new flight rules for Schiphol Airport is insufficient to guarantee the protection of local resid...
Finland issues drone warning, country on high alert
Finnish authorities issued a drone threat warning for the Uusimaa region, including Helsinki, on Thursday night, advising residents to stay indoors. The Finnish Armed Forces clarified that there was n...
Actor Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin expecting first child
Actor Dylan Sprouse and Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news through a post on Instagram on Thursday.
Trump: fantastic trade deals reached with China
US President Donald Trump announced that he has concluded trade agreements with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The statement was made during Trump's visit to the Zhongnanhai leadership complex in Beijing.
Jetten willing to adapt cooperation within the Kingdom
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has expressed a willingness to update the cooperation agreements between the four constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During a tour of the Caribbean ...
American Pie actor Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen split after 18 years of marriage
Actor Jason Biggs and his wife, Jenny Mollen, have separated after eighteen years of marriage. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed the split to People magazine.
Toos & Henk - May 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip, which is published daily from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides a unique and satirical perspective on current events and the latest...
Trump: I won't have much more patience with Iran
US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that his patience with Iran is running thin. The comment highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
One dead in Vaals shooting
One person has died following a shooting incident on Parklaan in Vaals, Limburg. Local police confirmed the fatality on social media platform X.
Bird flu detected at poultry farm in Biddinghuizen
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a laying hen farm in Biddinghuizen, Flevoland. To prevent the virus from spreading, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature ordered t...
Styles begins record run in ArenA, though the real 'Harry hype' is yet to come
Harry Styles is set to begin a record-breaking series of ten concerts at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam starting this Saturday. Although tens of thousands of fans previously queued for tickets, t...
Cold and wet Ascension weekend doesn't deter campers: 'We are almost fully booked'
Despite cold temperatures and rainy weather during the Ascension Day weekend, campsites in the region report being nearly fully booked. Even with the mercury failing to rise above 15 degrees Celsius, ...
Review Look For Your Mind!: The Lemon Twigs revive the sixties and seventies
Hanneke (52) and Annemarie (38) arrested during Remembrance Day: ‘Great, arresting people preemptively because you don’t know what they’re going to do’
