Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Summit on phasing out fossil fuels begins in Colombia
Colombia and the Netherlands have launched the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The six-day event features 56 participating countries that together ...
Deaths in Gaza in Israeli strikes, including police officers
At least twelve people, including six police officers, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Friday according to local authorities. The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict in the region.
Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty
The U.S. Department of Justice aims to expand the federal death penalty and authorize execution methods including firing squads, electrocution, and gas suffocation. This initiative aligns with Preside...
House fire on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden quickly under control
A small fire broke out in the windowsill of a house on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden on Friday evening. Emergency services quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported.
Bilal Wahib to become a father for the first time: 'Last birthday with the two of us'
Singer and actor Bilal Wahib and his fiancée Sophie Keizer have announced they are expecting their first child. The news follows the couple's announcement earlier this year that they are planning to ...
Halsema closes Slotervaart youth center for six months after multiple explosions
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a youth center in Slotervaart for six months following two explosions in April. The decision aims to restore public safety and allow for a poli...
Youth center in Nieuw-West ordered to close for six months after two explosions in a week
Tayrinho F. (20) sentenced to 5 years for kidnapping and excessive violence
Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down: Turns out I’m allergic to those very trees
Dutch celebrity Antje Monteiro saved three alder trees in her garden from being cut down, only to later discover that she is allergic to those specific trees. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she ...
Hundreds protest in IJsselstein against emergency asylum shelter
On Friday evening, hundreds of people gathered in IJsselstein to protest against the establishment of a temporary emergency shelter for asylum seekers. The demonstration was triggered by plans to use ...
Trump sends negotiators to talks with Iran, media say
President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan is mediating the conflict, and while Vice P...
Israel: Hezbollah fighters killed in strike on southern Lebanon
The Israeli military reported killing six Hezbollah fighters during continued operations in southern Lebanon. These actions come despite a three-week extension of the ceasefire agreement between Israe...
Judge: Minister was not allowed to stop basic shelter for 16 people
A Rotterdam court ruled that former Asylum Minister Marjolein Faber wrongly attempted to terminate the basic shelter, known as the "bed-bath-bread" scheme, for 16 foreigners. While the court upheld th...
CCTV surveillance at Breedveld after arson, vandalism, and attacks on emergency workers
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the installation of camera surveillance at Breedveld in Amsterdam Noord following persistent nuisance and violence from local youths. Since late March, the ar...
Antique market organizer gloomy after court hearing: ’I don’t think I’m going to win this’
Alice de Nijs, organizer of the Haarlem antique markets, expressed pessimism following a legal hearing at the Raad van State regarding a dispute with the municipality. After the session, she stated he...
Merz proposes ‘light’ EU membership for Ukraine
German politician Friedrich Merz proposed an intermediate 'light' EU membership for Ukraine during an informal summit in Cyprus. This arrangement would allow Ukraine to participate in EU institution m...
Queen Máxima reacts to the death of Kops: 'Remarkable how strong she was'
Queen Máxima has paid tribute to 19-year-old influencer Jade Kops, who passed away on Friday morning after a battle with cancer. The Queen praised Kops for her openness and strength, while family and...
Brussels to further develop EU version of NATO Article 5
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will further define Article 42.7, the bloc's mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5. The decision follows an informa...
The novel Erosion shows that a broken friendship can be just as painful as a broken romantic relationship
Jetten: Spain is and remains a full member of NATO
Prime Minister Rob Jetten affirmed that Spain remains a full member of NATO following an EU summit in Cyprus. His remarks respond to leaked U.S. plans suggesting potential suspensions for certain alli...