Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Future of drug user bus near Oosterpark uncertain as permit expires in two months
Uitgeest council chooses stability ahead of municipal merger, but there are also bitter words
The Uitgeest municipal council has approved a comprehensive cooperation agreement for the next four years by a ten-to-five vote, prioritizing stability ahead of a planned merger. Despite the majority ...
Trump: Iran working on plan, talks possible by end of week
President Donald Trump announced that a second round of negotiations with Iran could potentially take place in Pakistan this Friday. He indicated that while Iran is reportedly drafting a proposal for ...
Oosterpark pond full of dead fish, likely due to broken pump
A large number of fish have died in the pond at Oosterpark in Amsterdam, likely due to a broken water pump that failed to provide sufficient oxygen. The municipality has acknowledged the issue and is ...
Large part of Parliament critical of ambitious school advice
Members of the Dutch House of Representatives are critical of the "promising school advice" policy, expressing concerns that it may lead students to educational levels that do not suit them. During a ...
Pedestrian injured in collision with bus on Marnixstraat; intersection was already a designated ‘blackspot’
Zelensky calls progress on EU loan to Ukraine 'right signal'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed satisfaction with the progress of a 90 billion euro EU support package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its blockade. Zelensky stated that the developm...
Person injured in robbery at store in Breestraat Beverwijk, search for suspect
A man approximately 25 years old robbed a store on Breestraat in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in one person being injured. Police are currently searching for the suspect who fled the sc...
Lufthansa grounds many aircraft in summer due to high fuel prices
Lufthansa is cancelling 20,000 short-haul flights through October to mitigate rising fuel costs. The German airline reports that aviation fuel prices have doubled since the start of the conflict in Ir...
Attention daredevils: new track officially opened at the site of the Van Lennepflat
Housing corporation Woonopmaat officially opened a new cross track on Wednesday afternoon at the former site of the demolished Van Lennepflat in Heemskerk. The track provides a recreational space for ...
Ryanair passengers must check in earlier due to airport crowds
Starting this fall, Ryanair passengers checking in luggage must do so 20 minutes earlier to avoid missing flights due to long airport queues. The budget airline introduced this measure because congest...
Former Moldovan MP sentenced to 19 years for role in 'theft of the century'
Former Moldovan MP and businessman Vladimir Plahotniuc was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a massive bank fraud scheme. He was found guilty of stealing over 850 million eu...
Ukraine strikes blow on financial battlefield with release of EU billions
The European Union has approved the release of 90 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine, providing significant relief to both Kyiv and Brussels. This support package serves as a strategic signal t...
Together at the table on May 5: join a freedom meal here in Haarlem
On May 5, 2026, Haarlem will host communal freedom meals where residents and neighbors gather to dine and discuss the theme of freedom. These events aim to foster community connections and celebrate l...
Employee dies in robbery at gold exchange office in Beverwijk
A store employee has died after being seriously injured during a robbery at a gold exchange office in Beverwijk on Wednesday afternoon. Following a search with a police helicopter, a 19-year-old man f...
Wrestling film Fighting With My Family starring Dwayne Johnson to get musical version
The 2019 wrestling film Fighting With My Family is being adapted into a stage musical, with producers aiming for a 2027 premiere. The project was confirmed to BBC News, though specific details regardi...
YouTuber furious at prosecutors over link to fatal shooting of innocent boys: ‘Beyond belief’
YouTuber RouandYT has expressed outrage after Dutch justice authorities linked his channel to a fatal double shooting that occurred in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Investigators claim the 25-year-old ...
Nandi van Beurden to star in new production Long Live Annie M.G.
Actors Nandi van Beurden, Suzan Seegers, and Job Bovelander will star in the upcoming musical theater production 'Lang Leve Annie M.G.' next year. The performance serves as a musical tribute to the wo...
Birdwatching, hiking or gardening: our outdoor tips for the May holiday
The article provides outdoor activity recommendations for people of all ages in Amsterdam during the May holiday. Suggested activities include bird watching, walking, and gardening.
Germany wants Europe's strongest military
Germany has unveiled a new military strategy aiming to become Europe's strongest armed force within thirteen years. The plan involves significant investments in long-range weapons, air defense systems...