Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Search for person in the IJ, police helicopter deployed
Emergency services, including divers and a police helicopter, conducted a search for a person reported in the IJ river near Java-eiland and Amsterdam-Noord. Commercial shipping was halted as a precaut...
Tennis player De Jong loses in Madrid first round
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong was defeated in the first round of the Madrid Masters by Spain's Rafael Jódar. Despite winning the first set, the world number 109 lost the match 6-2, 5-7, 4-6 afte...
Violent necklace robber who used pepper spray sentenced to 14 months
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for committing five violent chain robberies at metro and train stations in Amsterdam. The perpetrator used methods including pepper spray and the "footb...
Telstar's survival dream alive and well after resounding victory over dismal Sparta
Telstar kept their Eredivisie survival hopes alive with a decisive 4-1 victory over Sparta in Velsen-Zuid. Sem van Duijn scored two goals to lead his team to a crucial win as the season approaches its...
Jetten maneuvers through fierce debate with cheap train ticket promise and soothing words
Minister Jetten navigated a heated parliamentary debate by promising cheap public transport tickets for the summer to secure opposition support. Despite calls for more fuel price compensation, the Dut...
Attack on rescue workers during rescue attempt of journalist in Lebanon
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least two people and injured journalists and aid workers. The casualties occurred during a rescue attempt for a journalist following an attack in the...
Trump calls Virginia referendum rigged
President Donald Trump claimed that a referendum on electoral redistricting in Virginia was rigged after voters approved a map likely to benefit Democrats. Writing on Truth Social, Trump alleged that ...
Small sellers feel robbed by Bol.com: ‘I paid almost 3,000 euros too much’
Small sellers using Bol.com's shipping service are reporting significant overcharges due to inconsistent pricing for packages of identical size and weight. Merchant Cee Heeren claims he was overbilled...
Trump: Iran refrains from executing women at my request
President Donald Trump announced that eight women facing execution in Iran will be released following his request for a goodwill gesture ahead of upcoming negotiations. However, Iranian judicial autho...
Iranian top negotiator demands end to US blockade
Iranian parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammed Qalibaf has demanded that the United States end its naval blockade of Iranian ports to facilitate a genuine ceasefire. Qalibaf criticized the cur...
IND to assess whether asylum seekers can return to safe parts of Syria
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will assess on an individual basis whether Syrian asylum seekers can safely return to parts of ...
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Singing together helps people forget dementia for a moment, says opera singer Maartje
Opera singer Maartje de Lint organizes monthly singing circles at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam for individuals with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The initiative aims to st...
LIVE Eredivisie | Telstar's Hardeveld responds to opening goal from Sparta and Zonneveld
Telstar and Sparta are facing off in a competitive football match in Velsen-Zuid. After former Telstar striker Milan Zonneveld opened the scoring for Sparta, Jeff Hardeveld provided a quick equalizer ...
Bluebells and wild garlic transform Duinvliet into a blue-white fairytale forest: ‘Enjoy it, but stay on the path’
The Duinvliet estate near Elswout has been transformed into a scenic landscape by the blooming of wild hyacinths and wild garlic. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the natural phenomenon while being re...
Separate referendum on Israel boycott would cost a few million euros
Mayor Femke Halsema has stated that holding a standalone referendum in Amsterdam regarding a boycott of Israel would cost an estimated 2.19 million euros. The proposal currently lacks majority support...
Separate referendum on Israel boycott would cost a few million euros
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema estimates that holding a standalone referendum on a potential boycott of Israel would cost the city approximately 2.19 million euros. While costs could be significantly r...
Consumer fears war, investor counts on peace
Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic due to the conflict in the Middle East, while stock markets continue to reach record highs. This contrast raises questions about whether investors are ig...
No trains to or from Amsterdam South for a week after King's Day due to Zuidasdok work; A10 South also partially closed
Haroon Ali sees ‘looksmaxxers’ crying out for help: ‘They inflict great harm on their bodies to numb inner pain’
Columnist Haroon Ali discusses the "looksmaxxing" trend, where young men use extreme and often harmful methods to achieve physical perfection. He highlights that while these individuals are often mock...