Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Foreign media skewer Trump after US defeat to Belgium: 'Who are you going to call now, Donald?'
International media have criticized Donald Trump following the United States' 4-1 loss to Belgium in the 2026 World Cup. Trump had previously intervened regarding the suspension of American striker Fo...
Low incomes hit hardest by high energy prices: 'Paying much more tax'
New research from TNO indicates that government compensation for high energy bills is significantly less effective than investing in home insulation and sustainable energy alternatives. The study high...
Schizophrenic man (25) suspected of attempted murder of his sister after stabbing in Abbenes home
A 25-year-old man suffering from schizophrenia is on trial for the attempted murder of his sister in Abbenes on March 29. Prosecutors allege that he stabbed the woman multiple times and poured boiling...
Heavy smoke from fire at laundromat in Nieuw-Vennep
A fire broke out at a laundromat on Staringstraat in Nieuw-Vennep on Monday evening. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Estavana Polman becomes permanent guest on Vandaag Inside
Former handball player Estavana Polman has joined the talk show Vandaag Inside on SBS6 as a recurring monthly guest. The announcement was confirmed by host Wilfred Genee during the program's broadcast...
Traffic in North Holland: quiet on the roads during the Tuesday morning rush hour, July 7
The morning rush hour in North Holland began calmly on Tuesday, July 7. Traffic is flowing smoothly throughout the region.
King Philippe of Belgium heads to World Cup quarter-finals
King Philippe of Belgium will attend the World Cup football quarter-final match between Belgium and Spain on Friday. The game is scheduled to take place in the American city of Los Angeles.
Teeth knocked out, ear bitten off: KNVB sees more serious disciplinary cases in amateur football
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has expressed concern over an increase in severe disciplinary cases, including physical assaults, during amateur football matches last season. These violent incid...
Car largely destroyed by fire in Haarlem: police investigate arson
A parked car was largely destroyed by a fire early Tuesday morning on Brouwersvaart in Haarlem. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a suspected case of arson.
Moscow mayor reports major drone attack from Ukraine
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that over 430 drones were launched from Ukraine toward the Russian capital on Monday night. Most of the drones were intercepted by air defense systems, with 36 de...
Paul McCartney helped track down the lost bass he used to record Beatles classics
Judge to decide if British tabloids hacked Prince Harry
Prince Harry and six other high-profile individuals have accused British tabloids of violating their privacy through illegal practices, including phone hacking and the use of private investigators. A ...
Netherlands recruits 29 top scientists who left the US under Trump
Twenty-nine top scientists have moved to the Netherlands from the United States following political tensions in the academic sector under Donald Trump. The move was facilitated by a specialized fund d...
Medieval gate at Rijksmuseum straightened: "It is now fairly level"
The original medieval Stadhouderspoort, located in the garden of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is currently being restored after sinking more than thirty centimeters over time. Engineers are using a s...
Penélope Cruz worries more about health following suspected aneurysm
Actress Penélope Cruz revealed in an interview with Porter magazine that she has become more concerned about her health after doctors suggested she may have had a brain aneurysm last year.
Rescue operations underway following deadly severe weather in China
Severe weather in China has resulted in at least ten fatalities, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for comprehensive rescue operations. State media reported that emergency efforts are being prior...
Renovation of Rustenburgerlaan becomes costly affair due to steel slag foundation
The renovation of the Rustenburgerlaan in Haarlem has become significantly more expensive because the existing foundation contains steel slag. As a result, the entire foundation must be replaced durin...
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Rotterdam train disruption resolved after over a week
The power failure that disrupted train services between Rotterdam and the south for over a week has been resolved. Train traffic was fully restored by 5:00 a.m. following repairs by ProRail.
FvD councilor Moriah Hartman becomes kindergarten teacher at 'Forum School' in Almere: 'With us, evolution and climate change are just theories again'
Moriah Hartman, a current FVD council member in Haarlem, will begin working as a teacher at the new Renaissance school in Almere this August. The school aims to present topics like evolution and clima...