Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Max Verstappen fifth in Miami after 'marathon' and last-corner overtake, Kimi Antonelli wins again
Max Verstappen finished fifth in the Miami Grand Prix after recovering from an early spin and completing a long marathon stint. He secured his final position with a last-corner overtake, while Kimi An...
Merz does not expect delivery of US Tomahawks for now
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers it unlikely that the United States will follow through with the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany. These weapons were initially promised by for...
Left-wing Mélenchon to run for French presidency again
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the far-left La France Insoumise party, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming French presidential election. He confirmed his bid during an intervie...
AFP: Dutch couple die from suspected hantavirus on cruise
A Dutch couple has died following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organization confirmed three deaths on the vessel, with at least one victim t...
People listen to the story of resistance fighter Aunt Cor from her former home
Journalist Rianne Oosterom gave a lecture at a house on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht about the WWII resistance efforts of Cor Koster, also known as Tante Cor. Koster used the residence to hide people, tr...
Exhibition in Ontmoetingskerk highlights human rights in Iran: ‘Young people risked death to demand change’
An exhibition at the Ontmoetingskerk features photographs of men and women killed during recent anti-regime protests in Iran. The display aims to bring attention to human rights issues and honor the y...
Haarlem Dolle Minas statue protest: Women have been written out of history
The activist group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to protest the lack of recognition for influential women throughout history. Eleven participants represented overlook...
Merz highlights US role in NATO, downplays tensions with Trump
Friedrich Merz has emphasized the central role of the United States within NATO despite ongoing disagreements. He downplayed tensions with Donald Trump following the announced withdrawal of American t...
Iran says it is reviewing US response to peace proposal
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that it is currently reviewing a response from the United States regarding a new peace proposal. The communication between the two countries was facilitated ...
Three Dutch people killed in traffic accident in France
Three Dutch nationals, a 71-year-old woman and two men aged 58 and 74, were killed in a serious traffic accident in Jeantes, Northern France. Three other individuals were injured in the collision, whi...
Women’s clinic swamped: ‘In the hospital I hardly ever saw anyone for menopause’
The Ellesie women's clinic is facing a surge in demand for menopause-related healthcare, with waiting lists growing from six days to nearly a year. Medical professionals highlight that providing prope...
Why two minutes of silence and not one? Seven questions about Remembrance Day
The National Remembrance Day takes place on May 4th at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where the King and Queen lay a wreath to honor war victims. The event features a traditional two-minute silence at 8:00 ...
Talking about and commemorating the war is a must: ‘War is part of upbringing’
This article emphasizes the importance of discussing World War II and Remembrance Day with children to ensure they understand history and the current realities of conflict. Experts suggest starting th...
Sharon and Hélène organize first women's circle in IJmuiden: People need connection
Sharon van den Braber and Hélène van den Bos have established a women's circle in IJmuiden and Velserbroek to promote social connection. These gatherings at community centers De Dwarsligger and De K...
Actor Beau Starr, known for Goodfellas and Halloween, dies
American actor Beau Starr, known for his roles in films like Goodfellas and Halloween 4, has passed away at the age of 81. He died of natural causes on April 24 at his home in Vancouver.
Shame that RV site along Western Ring Road is disappearing. ‘Terrible, a real shame’
The popular UrbanCamperSpot Haarlem is closing, prompting disappointment from international tourists who used it as a base to explore the region. Visitors have expressed their regret in multiple langu...