Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New mothers in Haarlem remarkably old: 32 years and 7 months
New mothers in Haarlem are on average 32 years and 7 months old when they have their first child, which is notably high according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). The figures also indicate t...
Sold-out playoffs show hockey has more potential, says Kim Lammers
The 2025-2026 hockey season concluded with Amsterdam winning the women's national title after defeating SCHC and Den Bosch in the play-offs. In the men's competition, Rotterdam secured the championshi...
Major rescue operation for man trapped in Italian cave
A 20-year-old man is the subject of a major rescue operation after becoming trapped 120 meters deep in a cave in northern Italy. The victim has been pinned by a rock since Sunday afternoon in the Grot...
No winner after first round of Colombian presidential election
The first round of the Colombian presidential elections held on Sunday ended without a clear winner. Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will now face each...
Three injured in two stabbings in The Hague
Three people were injured in two separate stabbing incidents in the city center of The Hague during the night between Sunday and Monday. The incidents occurred at Kalvermarkt and Koningin Julianaplein...
A4 partially closed due to fatal collision near Belgian border
A fatal collision on the A4 highway near the Belgian border resulted in one death and the partial closure of the road between the De Markiezaat junction and Zandvliet. Local authorities also closed a ...
Amnesty: propaganda dominates Russian education
Amnesty International reports that propaganda dominates education systems in Russia and Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The human rights organization argues that Russia is violating children's ri...
Heemstede's first inclusive playground praised but falls short: ‘Beautifully designed, but not inclusive enough’
The first inclusive playground in Heemstede opened last week in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood to provide a shared space for all children. While local residents consider the new facility an asset, par...
Successor to iDIN identification service to be widely used in the Netherlands
The Belgian identification app itsme is launching for widespread use in the Netherlands starting Monday as a successor to the iDIN service. It allows users to log in to various organizations, such as ...
Parents in Velserbroek hunting for clothes for their child: 'Already outgrown them again'
A successful children's clothing fair was held this Sunday at the Hofstede in Velserbroek, attracting nearly a hundred visitors. Due to the high interest from parents, a follow-up edition of the fair ...
Toos & Henk - June 1
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.
On the road with hiking route planner Rutger Burgers (67), creator of 700 ‘Slow Trails’ on unpaved paths: ‘This is how you experience the landscape at a calm pace’
‘If I were to let go of music, it would feel like losing an arm’
On the Zeedijk is analog camera shop Analogue, where they want you to take your time
Spot the differences: Sloterweg in 1975 and 2026
Review: From Cito scores to sex life, Tim Kroezen goes in all directions in cabaret debut
Major fire in shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk
A large fire broke out in a shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk on Sunday evening around 9:30 PM. Emergency services quickly escalated their response, and multiple fire department ...
Person injured in stabbing on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam
A person was injured and hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect, described as a tall man with a cro...
New York Mayor keeps word and boycotts Israel Day Parade
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, making him the first mayor of the city to not participate in the event. The move follows through on his previous commitm...
René Diekstra: Assisted suicide is a right, not a crime
René Diekstra argues that assisted suicide should be treated as a legal right rather than a criminal offense. The article references a study he co-authored at Leiden University over 45 years ago whic...