Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sprinter Naomi Verkerk (26) makes surprise switch to Jillert Anema's long-distance team
Speed skater Naomi Verkerk has announced a surprising transfer to Team Albert Heijn Zaanlander. The 26-year-old sprinter aims to further her development by joining the stayer-focused team coached by J...
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Hermans: everyone on board KLM flight being monitored
Health Minister Sophie Hermans announced that all passengers on a KLM flight from Johannesburg are being monitored by the GGD after potential exposure to a woman with hantavirus. Health authorities ar...
Bargain hunters lured by 90 percent discounts at Fonq, but it turns out to be a trap
Scammers are using fake advertisements on TikTok and Instagram to lure bargain hunters with claims of 90 percent discounts due to a supposed bankruptcy of the webshop Fonq. The Dutch Fraudehelpdesk ha...
Netherlands-based company behind taxi app fined 100 million euros for leaks to Russia
The Netherlands-based company MLU, which operates the taxi app Yango in Norway and Finland, has been fined 100 million euros for insufficient security when transferring user data to Russia. The fine f...
Cabinet feels responsibility to repatriate all passengers
The Dutch government has expressed a sense of responsibility for ensuring the safe return of all passengers on the cruise ship m/v Hondius, not just Dutch citizens. Minister Tom Berendsen stated that ...
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo seizes chance at Telstar and wants to continue form at FC Utrecht: ‘I’m going for my spot’
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo is enjoying a successful debut professional season as a defender for Telstar. The 23-year-old is set to follow his coach to FC Utrecht, where he aims to secure a regular spot in ...
British PM laments election result: painful and tough
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed disappointment following the Labour Party's losses in local elections, describing the interim results as "painful." Despite the setbacks, Starmer reaffirm...
The coffee table: the piece of furniture where everything comes together
The article explores the central role of the coffee table in a living room, emphasizing its blend of functionality and aesthetic impact. It suggests that while often taken for granted, changing this s...
British minister: Starmer can go even further
British Defense Minister John Healey expressed confidence that Prime Minister Keir Starmer can still turn the tide for his party despite projected election losses. Healey told Times Radio that an expe...
Death toll rises in Chinese fireworks factory explosion
The death toll from a firework factory explosion in China's Hunan province has risen to 37, marking the country's deadliest such incident since 2019. Rescue operations have concluded with one person s...
Defense provides military doctor for cruise ship Hondius
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has deployed a military doctor to the cruise ship Hondius to provide medical assistance and plan the safe evacuation of passengers. The doctor, requested by the RIVM, is ...
Mandatory in new cars as of July 1, 2026: black box, new brake lights, and driver monitoring camera
New European safety regulations taking effect on July 1, 2026, will make features like black boxes and driver-monitoring cameras mandatory in all new cars. While intended to improve road safety, these...
Painful for Nintendo and a blow for fans: Switch 2 to be slightly more expensive
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in Europe by approximately 30 euros, bringing the total cost to 500 euros. Additionally, the company expects to sell fewer units this year compared to ...
Ministry silent on return of those on board Hondius
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently developing a plan for the return of Dutch passengers aboard the cruise ship Hondius. Officials stated that details will be shared with the involved p...
Ali B can still travel freely after devastating rape conviction: what’s next for the convicted artist
Rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison on appeal for rape, but his legal team is now taking the case to the Dutch Supreme Court. As the sentence is not yet final during the cassation...
Stress hotline to be part of LAKS exam complaint line this year
The Dutch National Action Committee for Students (LAKS) has launched a new stress line to support secondary school students during their final exams. This initiative aims to provide a listening ear fo...
Exam stress rises at schools in IJmuiden: 'It’s like a Champions League final'
Final examinations have commenced for students in IJmuiden, resulting in high levels of stress for both pupils and teachers. The testing period is being likened to a major sports final as schools acro...
Grandparents can feel like children again at the House of Old in Wognum
The Huis van Oud in Wognum is featured as a hidden museum gem in the AlleTijd weekend supplement. Run by volunteers, the museum offers a nostalgic experience that allows older visitors to reminisce ab...
Haarlem KLM flight attendant escapes with a scare, tests negative for hantavirus
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem has tested negative for hantavirus after potential exposure to a Dutch woman who died from the virus in South Africa. The attendant was one of five people identifie...