Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
91-year-old's home destroyed by fire while walking dog, family starts fundraiser: 'He only has his walker, dog, and the clothes he was wearing'
A 91-year-old man from Hoofddorp lost his home of 66 years and nearly all his possessions in a devastating fire while he was out walking his dog. His family has launched a crowdfunding campaign to hel...
Tanker hit by unknown projectiles off UAE coast
A tanker was struck by unknown projectiles off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Monday. The incident was reported by the British maritime monitoring agency United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operat...
This Aldi in the center of Amsterdam is closing: ‘That really sucks, because it’s still affordable here’
I lost all my teeth in those beatings
Is an Alzheimer’s drug coming? ‘I am hopeful that we will find something’
The Native Plant Shop in West sells bee-friendly plants instead of mass-produced ones
Spot the difference: Apollolaan in 1992 and 2026
CENTCOM supports Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom this Monday to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative aims to restore freedom of n...
Seriously injured person in car after suspected stabbing in Rotterdam
A man was found severely injured in a car on Pleinweg in Rotterdam late Sunday night following a suspected stabbing incident. Police believe the stabbing occurred in the Tarwewijk neighborhood, though...
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is currently in critical but stable condition. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, shared the health update via a post on social media pla...
Live white-beaked dolphin washes up at Egmond aan Zee
A live white-beaked dolphin stranded on the coast of Egmond aan Zee on Sunday evening and is being assisted by the SOS Dolfijn foundation. The rescue organization is keeping the animal cool with wet c...
Iran: US plan for Strait of Hormuz violates ceasefire
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of Iran's national security committee, warned that any United States interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be viewed as a violation of the ceasefire. This statement was sh...
Netherlands leads repatriation of sick cruise ship crew members
The Netherlands is leading the repatriation of two sick crew members from the cruise ship m/v Hondius, which is currently anchored off the coast of Cape Verde. This operation follows the deaths of thr...
Trouw celebrates 25,000th edition with wartime logo
The Dutch daily newspaper Trouw is celebrating its 25,000th edition this Monday. To mark the milestone, both the print edition and the website are temporarily using the publication's original wartime ...
UK to join 90 billion European loan for Ukraine
The United Kingdom government announced on Sunday that it intends to start negotiations to join the European Union's 90 billion euro loan program for Ukraine. This move reflects a coordinated effort t...
Trump: US to assist ships in Strait of Hormuz starting Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will begin an operation on Monday morning to escort ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. The mission aims to assist vessels...
Man in his 20s and family members hospitalize two victims: 240 hours community service
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and mandatory treatment for two violent assaults committed alongside his family members. Despite a significant criminal history, ...
Car flips over after hitting road barrier in Haarlem, driver arrested
A car flipped over on Sunday evening in Haarlem after colliding with a concrete road barrier installed for construction on Schalkwijkerstraat. The vehicle was reportedly launched into the air upon imp...
Dutch Foreign Ministry confirms two Dutch nationals died on cruise ship
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the deaths of two Dutch citizens who fell ill while traveling on a small-scale cruise ship from Argentina to Cape Verde. One passenger died mid-voya...
Fire in Weert under control after days of firefighting
A wildfire that raged for several days in a nature area near Weert and Budel has been brought under control. Firefighters officially declared the situation 'brand meester' on Sunday evening at approxi...