Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US military kills four in attack on suspected drug boat
The U.S. military killed four men during an operation against a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the fatalities occurred dur...
More trouble in benefits scandal settlement: now freelancers hit
Around 650 self-employed workers who assisted with the Dutch childcare benefit scandal face tax penalties of up to 10,000 euros after being classified as "bogus self-employed." The Dutch cabinet has w...
Children's book veteran Selma Noort liked the idea of a fairy tale about a kind of Donald Trump
US visit of royal couple: new water cooperation program
During their visit to Miami in the United States, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima launched the Water as Leverage Academy, a new cooperation program. The initiative aims to foster international...
Daniel (22) found a room on the Prinsengracht for €400, but: ‘Photos didn't match the place’
Study: AI bots give misleading medical advice in half of cases
A study published in the medical journal BMJ Open found that AI-powered chatbots provide problematic medical advice in approximately half of all cases. Researchers investigated the health risks associ...
Right-wing Peruvian candidate López demands vote annulment
Right-wing Peruvian presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga has called for the annulment of the first round of national elections. He alleged that fraud occurred during the process, though he prov...
Safety Board calls for urgent change to reactor cleaning procedures
The Dutch Safety Board is calling for urgent improvements to reactor cleaning safety standards following a fatal accident at the Zeeland Refinery in 2023. The board's recommendation comes after an inv...
Vance: Mistrust between US and Iran cannot be easily overcome
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the deep-seated mistrust between Washington and Tehran cannot be resolved overnight. Speaking at a Turning Point USA event, Vance emphasized the complexity of ...
Once after a night out, now throwing a ball with a child at the fair: ‘It’s the start of summer’
The annual summer fair has returned to the Grote Markt in the heart of Haarlem, featuring a variety of rides and traditional food stalls. Visitors of all ages are attending the event, which many local...
Eight-year-old boy killed in Russian drone attack in Ukraine
An eight-year-old boy was killed and 14 others were injured during a Russian drone attack on the central Ukrainian city of Cherkasy. Governor Ihor Taburets reported that the strike also caused signifi...
Multiple killed in Gaza in Israeli strikes
Israeli attacks across several parts of Gaza resulted in multiple deaths on Tuesday, according to reports from local authorities. A three-year-old child was reportedly among those killed in the strike...
Video | Royal couple pose for the press in Miami
Depleted Netherlands women surprise France in World Cup qualifying
The Dutch women's national football team secured a surprise 2-1 victory against France in a World Cup qualifying match held in Breda. Despite missing several experienced players, goals from debutant R...
Man stabbed to death in Amsterdam East
A man died following a stabbing incident on Tugelaweg in Amsterdam-East on Tuesday evening. No suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal attack as police continue their investigation.
Police suspect 'internal dispute' after man set on fire
Police suspect that a man set on fire in Utrecht on Tuesday was targeted due to a personal conflict rather than being a victim of a random attack. This information was confirmed by a police spokespers...
Berendsen discusses Strait of Hormuz mission with Rubio
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss an international mission involving European and Asian nations to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Berendsen em...
Finally fresh air for Tuindorp residents? ICL promises measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
The ICL fertilizer factory in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied has announced plans to install active carbon systems and upgrade its scrubbers to reduce odor and hydrochloric acid emissions by later t...
Jetten reveals nothing yet on mitigating impact of Iran war
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has declined to provide details on potential government measures intended to mitigate the economic impact of the war in Iran on Dutch citizens. While a support package worth ...
Lebanese ambassador calls for ceasefire in talks with Israel
The Lebanese ambassador to the United States called for a ceasefire in Lebanon during a meeting with the Israeli ambassador in Washington. She emphasized that the ceasefire agreement reached earlier i...