Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zelensky: Russia makes no attempt to cease fire despite ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the Russian military has continued its attacks despite a temporary ceasefire agreement. He stated that these ongoing actions demonstrate a total la...
Cow watching: visit a farm near Haarlem on this day
The Campina Open Farm Days will take place on May 15 and 25, 2026, inviting the public to visit farms in the Haarlem area. Visitors can learn about the milk production process and experience various a...
Velsen council appoints political heavyweight Henk Jan Meijer to break formation deadlock
The Velsen city council has appointed 74-year-old political veteran Henk Jan Meijer as an informateur to facilitate the stalled local government formation process. This move aims to resolve current ne...
Videoland seeking older princesses for third season of Máxima series
Streaming service Videoland is casting young actresses to portray Princesses Amalia, Alexia, and Ariane in the third season of the series Máxima. The call for older actresses indicates the production...
No evidence on GVB tapes to prosecute Maccabi fans: "Can hardly believe it"
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced that recovered GVB surveillance tapes provide no evidence to prosecute Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for the alleged assault of a woman at an Amsterdam metr...
From EHL exit to missing the playoffs: Why did it go wrong for record champions Bloemendaal this season? 'Incredibly gutting. These are the best games of the year'
Bloemendaal, the joint record champion of the Netherlands alongside Amsterdam, has missed the field hockey playoffs for the first time since 2016. This disappointing season marks the end of their purs...
Handball finale far from home: SEW, VOC and Aalsmeer can clinch titles in Limburg
The women's handball teams SEW and VOC Amsterdam will compete for the Dutch national title this weekend in Geleen, Limburg. Simultaneously, the Aalsmeer men's team is participating in the Super Handba...
Kruidvat employees from Velserbroek back from Paris after winning prize: ‘Dining on the Seine was a magical experience’
Employees from the Kruidvat store in Velserbroek recently returned from an all-expenses-paid three-day trip to Paris. The trip was a reward for the team being named the best Kruidvat branch in the Net...
12 of the best ice cream spots in Amsterdam
Fewer sprinters between Schiphol and Amsterdam Sloterdijk due to repair work
Fewer sprinter trains are operating between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Sloterdijk on Friday morning. The service reduction is due to ongoing repair work on the tracks.
David Attenborough celebrates 100th birthday: 'Completely overwhelmed'
Sir David Attenborough expressed being "completely overwhelmed" by the numerous messages received for his 100th birthday. The British naturalist is marking the milestone on Friday with a special conce...
UK Local Elections: Reform UK Gains, Labour Loses
The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is projected to face significant losses in the UK local elections held on Thursday. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's anti-immigration party, Reform UK, i...
Toos & Henk - May 8
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current affairs through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoons are published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Trump reports complete destruction of Iranian attackers
U.S. President Donald Trump reported on Truth Social that three American destroyers successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz while under fire. He claimed that the Iranian attackers were completely ...
Four years after COVID, pandemic effects on exam candidates have worn off: 'But youth feel pressure from social media'
Current exam candidates have largely caught up on learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, experts warn that students are still experiencing significant pressure, which is now increasin...
Streetlights along Schoterkerkpad near Santpoort-Zuid are frequently broken: 'I'd rather detour via Bloemendaal'
Street lighting along the Schoterkerkpad between Santpoort-Zuid and Haarlem-Noord is frequently broken, creating safety concerns for cyclists at night. Many users, particularly women, now avoid the pa...
VU disconnects systems after hack, possible impact on education
VU disconnects systems after hack, potential impact on education
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has disconnected its systems from the Canvas educational software following a cyberattack by the hacker group ShinyHunters. The hack targeted several Dutch universities on...
Ali Chahrour created When I Saw The Sea in war-torn Lebanon: ‘We tried to survive through this performance, it was all we had’
