Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lisa (29) from Amsterdam wants to protect women from 'prying' period apps
Lisa Volkers from Amsterdam has developed a privacy-focused menstruation app called Period to protect women's intimate data from being sold to third parties. The app offers a neutral design alternativ...
Heavy smoke at vacant building fire in Hoofddorp, person arrested
A fire broke out in a vacant building on Piet Heinflat in Hoofddorp during the night of Saturday to Sunday, resulting in significant smoke. Authorities have arrested one person in connection with the ...
Nel keeps receiving payment reminders for her already paid Museum Card
A customer named Nel is receiving repeated payment reminders for a Museum Card subscription she has already paid for. The Museum Card grants access to over 500 museums across the Netherlands for a sta...
Israel announces expansion of ground operations in Lebanon
The Israeli military announced on Sunday that it is expanding its ground operations in southern Lebanon. According to the statement, maneuvers in the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki areas began seve...
US media: Trump wants changes to Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly attempted to modify several terms of a proposed deal with Iran on Friday. These developments were reported by American media outlets on Saturday, citing informed...
No crisis foster parents available: "Heartbreaking, many people don't realize they are eligible"
Youth care organization Levvel is calling on Amsterdam residents to become crisis foster parents to address a severe shortage that often forces children to be placed far from their homes. Experienced ...
Heemstede opposition critical of coalition agreement: ‘Inexperienced man from Haarlem on most complex portfolio’
Opposition parties HBB, CDA, and Samen Sterk Heemstede have expressed strong criticism and disappointment following the announcement of the new coalition agreement between D66, VVD, and PRO. A major p...
Wouter Klootwijk on special spice jars: ‘Are you fooling our mother, spice blenders?’
Wouter Klootwijk's weekly food column critiques the wide variety of specialized herb mixes sold in supermarkets. He questions the necessity of these products and explores whether herb producers are mi...
Baking pancakes and rocking in church; André Krul ends Brazilian adventure and sets his sights on Nepal
Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has concluded his football tenure in Brazil and is now preparing for a new professional adventure in Nepal. The move follows the mata-mata quarterfinals, where Krul reflec...
Man seriously injured in Rotterdam stabbing
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident at a residence on Laanzichtstraat in Rotterdam. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment, according to the local police.
More drug labs in North Holland in 2025 despite national decline; police often only find sites during fires
The number of discovered drug labs in the province of North Holland increased from 19 to 25 over the past year, contrasting with a national decline. Across the Netherlands, the total number of dismant...
Velsen allows cafes to stay open longer during World Cup, but no extra enforcement
The Velsen city council has approved extended opening hours for catering establishments during the World Cup football tournament. This policy specifically applies to venues that broadcast late-night m...
Loud booms in Massachusetts caused by meteor
NASA confirmed that loud bangs heard in eastern Massachusetts on Saturday were caused by a meteor breaking up as it entered the atmosphere. The space agency identified the celestial event as the sourc...
Paris region suspends bus services amid riots and numerous arrests
Bus services in the Paris region were suspended on Saturday evening due to safety concerns for staff and passengers amid large crowds and rioting. The unrest followed Paris-Saint-Germain's Champions L...
Police flooded with calls after loud bang in Massachusetts
A loud bang in eastern Massachusetts, USA, prompted numerous residents to contact local police departments for an explanation. Authorities reported being overwhelmed by calls but have not yet determin...
Disturbances in Paris around Champions League final
Clashes broke out between football fans and riot police in Paris during the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Several arrests were made, particularly near the Parc des Pr...
Code yellow in Limburg and North Brabant due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the provinces of Noord-Brabant and Limburg on Saturday evening due to severe thunderstorms. These storms may be accompanied by strong wind gusts, ...
Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty
Dozens of residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam held a protest against fences recently installed by the municipality on a popular swimming pier. The fences were put up following a court ruling rega...
Jetten's hard lesson after 100 days: change is easier promised than organized
After its first hundred days, the Dutch minority cabinet is facing the reality that implementing political change is more difficult than promising it. Reporter Hans van Soest notes that the government...
Dutch international Teun Koopmeiners proposes to girlfriend just before World Cup
Dutch national football player Teun Koopmeiners has announced his engagement to girlfriend Rosa Schmidt. The proposal took place at Lake Como just two weeks before the start of the World Cup.