Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit the Netherlands this week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Netherlands this week for official discussions. The talks will cover global issues such as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as wel...
Wendy van Dijk and Douwe Bob to participate in anniversary edition of Alpe d'HuZes
Dutch celebrities including Wendy van Dijk and Douwe Bob will participate in the 20th edition of the Alpe d'HuZes charity event on June 4. The group will climb the Alpe d'Huez to raise funds for cance...
Amsterdammers join coalition talks as city formateurs
Residents Eva Bollen, Saskia Bosnie, and Abdelhamid Idrissi have joined the coalition negotiations between the political parties Pro Amsterdam and D66 as "city formateurs." This initiative seeks to in...
Keukenhof attracts 1.4 million visitors for fourth year in a row
The Keukenhof flower park in Lisse welcomed over 1.4 million visitors during its 2026 opening period, maintaining consistent attendance for the fourth consecutive year. While many visitors were Dutch,...
No mini-golf, but flowers and bees. New Heemskerk walking park opens this week
A new walking park is set to open this week in Heemskerk on the site of a former minigolf course on Vrijburglaan. Contractors are currently finishing the transformation of the area into a green space ...
Outlines of new Beverwijk executive emerge: these are the four candidate aldermen
The political parties Vrij!, VVD, PRO, and D66 are expected to introduce their four candidate aldermen to the Beverwijk city council following a committee meeting on May 12th. This move marks a signif...
Theft of goods by employees remains the biggest form of corporate fraud. ‘Entire pallets disappear’
Internal theft by employees remains the most common form of corporate fraud, involving everything from small office supplies to entire pallets of goods. Although instances of petty theft are reportedl...
Second evacuation flight from Tenerife on Monday after all
Two evacuation flights will depart from Tenerife to Eindhoven on Monday for passengers of the Dutch cruise ship Hondius. The operation follows an outbreak of the Andes variant of the hantavirus on boa...
Most centenarians live in Het Gooi; North Holland coast also a ‘blue zone’
Data from the CBS indicates that individuals born in the Gooi, Vechtstreek, and along the North Holland coast between 1812 and 1923 have the highest probability of living to 100. These Dutch regions a...
Harry Styles to play ten shows at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam: What you need to know
Extra police at Sloterplas against youths slapping women's buttocks
Amsterdam police are increasing patrols and deploying drones and undercover agents around Sloterplas to combat the frequent harassment and assault of women. The operation follows dozens of reports of ...
Toxic manosphere gaining ground in schools: ‘Student said a woman should just be available for him’
A study by the School & Safety Foundation reveals that 78% of teachers observe students being influenced by toxic "manosphere" ideologies found online. These beliefs, which include misogynistic and ho...
City guide on Muslim heritage: An underexposed part of Amsterdam's history
Researchers have launched a new city guide highlighting Muslim heritage in Amsterdam, aiming to showcase the often-overlooked historical and cultural influence of Muslim communities. Through walking r...
Israeli minister rejects EU sanctions against settlers
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has rejected the European Union's sanctions against violent settlers in the West Bank. The measures were approved by EU foreign ministers on Monday.
Correspondents’ Dinner shooter denies he wanted to kill Trump
Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump following a security breach at last month's White House Correspondents' Dinner. Allen ...
Vanished: Spaarnestad began on a gray sandy plain in the early 1920s
This article explores the history of the defunct football club Spaarnestad, which was established in the early 1920s. It was the predecessor to the club Young Boys, which eventually ceased to exist in...
Thomas Berge loses 30kg: 'I want to be the fittest version of myself'
Dutch singer Thomas Berge revealed that he has lost 30 kilograms over the past three years in an effort to become the fittest version of himself. While Berge mentioned that he is currently working on ...
British Steel likely back in government hands for the first time since 1988
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to nationalize British Steel following failed negotiations with the company's Chinese owner, Jingye. This move would bring the company, which employs nearly...
Prosecutors: Suspect in D66 office explosion had terrorist intent
A 37-year-old man is suspected of detonating a firework bomb at the D66 party headquarters in The Hague on Thursday evening. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) alleges the suspect acted with te...
Geldezel die hoopte van zijn gokschulden af te komen, werd afgeperst: ’Ik heb heel vies gebruikgemaakt van een kwetsbare jongen’
Two suspects, aged 20 and 22, appeared in a Schiphol court for extorting a vulnerable young man who had agreed to act as a money mule to settle gambling debts. The victim's plan backfired when the sus...