Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Croatia once again has Europe's most expensive campsites: families pay an average of 78 euros per night
European camping prices have increased by nearly 25% over the last six years, with Croatia remaining the most expensive destination at an average of 78 euros per night for a family. While Slovakia exp...
Hester van Buren steps down as alderman – forced, but not unexpected: 'I'm not crazy. Nobody has job security in this profession'
Artist Leendert Vooijce cleaned Amsterdam's 37 spiral urinals: ‘The dried urine shines back at you’
Sophie (39) and Jesse (38) met at Lowlands: ‘We were quite an unusual combination, maybe that’s why it worked so well’
'Street girl' Jenny van Dalen (76) has been committed to Southeast for over 40 years: 'When I see injustice, I must take action'
Aid organization: twelve people sleeping outdoors at Ter Apel
Twelve asylum seekers spent the night sleeping outdoors at the registration center in Ter Apel on Tuesday night, according to the relief organization MiGreat. The situation highlights ongoing capacity...
Belgian wins record 175 million euros in EuroMillions
A Belgian player won a record jackpot of nearly 175 million euros in Tuesday's EuroMillions lottery draw. This prize represents the highest amount ever won in Belgium via the game, according to the Be...
Iran says situation is calm, threatens retaliation
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports that the situation along Iran's southern coast has stabilized after US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz ceased. While the immediate conflict has reportedly paus...
US House also votes for ICE funding
The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration policies, including ICE and the Border Patrol. The vote comes despite signific...
US military carries out retaliatory strike on Iran for downing Apache
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran following the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter. These operations are described as self-defense m...
Video | Princess Amalia appears in light blue dress during state banquet
Netherlands women to play World Cup qualifying play-offs despite 3-1 win over Poland
The Dutch women's national football team secured a 3-1 home victory against Poland in their World Cup qualifying match. Despite the win, the team failed to qualify directly and must now compete in the...
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans to receive 2026 Media Lifetime Achievement Award
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans has been awarded the Media Oeuvre Award 2026 for his transformation from a television personality into an international media builder. The announcement was made on...
Anxious savers miss out on billions: how to easily switch to a bank with much higher interest rates
Dutch savers are missing out on billions of euros in interest by keeping their money in large banks instead of switching to smaller institutions with significantly higher rates. Despite the potential ...
Widespread protests in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opening
Protests by a teachers' union have blocked several roads leading to the Mexico City Stadium just two days before the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Despite the demonstrations...
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AZ starts new season at home, away matches for Ajax and Telstar
The KNVB has released the draft schedule for the 2026/27 season, with AZ opening at home against ADO Den Haag while Ajax and Telstar start with away games. Ajax's new manager Míchel will make his deb...
New location for users' bus sparks neighborhood anger: "Damages trust"
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam East are protesting the unannounced relocation of a drug user facility to Linnaeusstraat, scheduled for June 29. Opponents cite significant safety concerns a...
Velsen-Noord village festival a celebration of ‘connection’, ends each night with local anthem
The village of Velsen-Noord is preparing for the 20th edition of its traditional village festival, which will take place from June 19 to 21 at the Stratingplantsoen. Organizers aim to foster community...
Apple's bold move forward with AI, but is it enough? ‘Still no AI model of its own’
Apple has introduced several new AI features for its operating system, including an updated Siri and improved photo searching, in an effort to compete in the artificial intelligence market. However, i...