Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Democrat wins election in Republican stronghold New Jersey
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey. According to media reports, Mejia's victory occurred in a district previou...
NFI: cannabis and amphetamines most detected drugs in traffic
Research by the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) into over 64,000 blood samples found that cannabis and amphetamines are the most common drugs detected in traffic. THC was present in 71% of positi...
Betondorp got a pub after all a century ago
Timber construction is all the rage in Amsterdam – and as old as the city itself: ‘A wooden house’s frame can easily last for centuries’
Amsterdam fails to attract international companies: ‘We are not doing nearly as well as we think’
Lebanese army: Israel shells villages after ceasefire
The Lebanese army reports that Israel violated the newly established ceasefire by shelling several villages in southern Lebanon shortly after it took effect at midnight. In response, the Lebanese mili...
'DJ Amalia' enjoys a beat, especially while studying law
Princess Amalia explored the nightlife of Amsterdam during a two-day visit, which included participating in a DJ workshop. The princess shared that she enjoys music with a strong beat, especially whil...
US warns Europe of weapon delivery delays due to war
The United States has informed several European allies, including Baltic and Scandinavian nations, that previously scheduled weapon deliveries are likely to face delays. According to sources, these se...
PVV in Rucphen in talks about joining municipal executive
The PVV party is currently in negotiations to join the municipal executive in the Dutch municipality of Rucphen. The party views these discussions as a significant milestone and recognition of their p...
Iran partially restores phone and internet services
Iran has partially restored international telephone and internet services for the first time since attacks by the United States and Israel on February 28. Local media reports indicate that these commu...
De Hypotheker: average mortgage rate hits two-year high
The average mortgage interest rate in the Netherlands has reached its highest level in over two years, according to reports from De Hypotheker. This rise is primarily driven by increasing capital mark...
Rehabilitation centers confirm hack, forensic clinic also hit
Several Dutch rehabilitation centers and the Van der Hoeven Kliniek have confirmed they were affected by a data breach at software provider ChipSoft. The hack resulted in the theft of patient data fro...
Large emergency response to possible stabbing in Uitgeest
Emergency services responded to reports of a possible stabbing on Dokter Brugmanstraat in Uitgeest on Thursday evening around 10:00 PM. A large number of first responders were deployed to the scene to...
Protecting Venice could cost billions: 'The sooner we choose, the better'
Venice is facing more frequent flooding due to a combination of rising sea levels and land subsidence. New research suggests that while additional protective measures are necessary, they will come wit...
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun confirm relationship on social media
Actress Sydney Sweeney and former music manager Scooter Braun have officially confirmed their relationship on Instagram. Sweeney shared a black-and-white photo of the couple together to announce the n...
Maaike van der Plas had to shatter an elbow to look into someone else’s consultation room
Medical specialist Maaike van der Plas reflects on her perspective as a patient after shattering her elbow and undergoing surgery. She describes the unique opportunity to observe the practices of othe...
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Trump: Iran agrees to transfer nuclear material
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to transfer its nuclear material, likely referring to enriched uranium. This material is viewed by the United States as a potential component for ...
Netanyahu agrees to Lebanon ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a ten-day temporary ceasefire in Lebanon. The truce was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.
Everything done to solve Drents Museum art theft, including threatening lawyers
Authorities utilized aggressive investigative methods, including the alleged intimidation of lawyers and harsh detention conditions, in their attempt to solve a major art theft from the Drents Museum ...