Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Netherlands pledges 3 billion for air defense and navy in Ankara
The Netherlands is set to announce over 3 billion euros in defense contracts at the upcoming NATO summit, focusing on air defense and naval capabilities. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz confirmed th...
New nationwide power outage in Cuba, third in six months
Cuba is experiencing its third nationwide power outage in six months, according to the state electricity company UNE. The company is currently investigating the cause of the latest grid failure.
Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett (37) has died
Lauren Bennett, known for her work with the band G.R.L. and the song Party Rock Anthem, has passed away at the age of 37. The cause of death has not been disclosed by the band.
A year of detours, 700 hours of work, now back in full glory: bridge 311
Rijksmuseum straightens subsided gate: It will stand perfectly straight for another hundred years
Seniors and parents with young children have a special hour at Boerhaavebad: No splashing around here
During the summer holidays, the Boerhaavebad in Haarlem is offering a special morning session every Monday for seniors and parents with young children. This additional hour provides a quieter environm...
Man from Hillegom speaks of 'dream life' with family, but remains in jail as suspect in sexual exploitation of his own wife
A man from Hillegom remains in custody as he faces charges for the sexual exploitation and rape of his wife, as well as the possession of child pornography. Despite the defendant's denials and his req...
Five years after the attack on Peter R. de Vries: I miss the camaraderie
Exactly five years after the fatal shooting of Peter R. de Vries in Amsterdam, colleagues and family are commemorating his life and professional legacy. De Vries, who served as a confidant to a key wi...
Acquaintances look back on Peter R. de Vries five years after his murder: 'We miss him'
Five years after the fatal attack on crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, RTL Boulevard paid tribute to his life and legacy. Colleagues and acquaintances shared their memories and expressed that they sti...
Macron first EU leader to visit Syria after fall of Assad
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first European Union leader to visit the country since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The visit marks a sig...
Street soccer tournament at Santpoort village festival continues thanks to RKVV Velsen and SRO Velsen: 'It would be a shame if it stopped'
A decades-old street soccer tradition at the Santpoort village festival was saved after RKVV Velsen and SRO Velsen stepped in to organize the event. The collaboration ensures the tournament continues ...
Author Connie Palmen (70) receives 2026 Constantijn Huygens Prize
A10 at Nieuwe Meer closed this weekend - and it will be felt in Amsterdam too
Police: five arrests following hostage situation in Tiel
Dutch police arrested five individuals on Sunday following a hostage situation at a residence in Tiel. A 33-year-old man from Meteren was rescued during the operation, which was carried out by special...
Feline from Heemstede survives rare brain infection and rebuilds her life as beauty pageant finalist
After surviving a rare and aggressive brain inflammation that required intensive hospitalization and rehabilitation, 22-year-old Feline Kuik from Heemstede has reached the finals of a national beauty ...
Living small, dreaming big: 4 properties you can get for under 300k in Amsterdam
Finding an affordable home in Amsterdam is often challenging due to high property prices. This article highlights four available properties priced under three hundred thousand euros, offering tips on ...
Water board warns against dogs with flea collars in ditches and launches campaign in Heemskerk and Uitgeest: 'It is harmful to nature'
The Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (HHNK) has launched a campaign in Heemskerk and Uitgeest to warn residents about the environmental damage caused by flea collars and treatments on pets. ...
Controversial AI actress Tilly Norwood lands first film role
The Dutch-developed AI actress Tilly Norwood, created by Eline van der Velden, has been cast in the upcoming feature film Misaligned. The digital actress has frequently been the subject of controversy...
Rutte: arms industry cannot handle even higher defense budgets
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the European defense industry has reached its capacity to process orders due to the rapid increase in defense spending by member states. He noted that the...
Beverwijk wants to discuss asylum reception with minister
The municipality of Beverwijk has requested a meeting with the Minister of Asylum and Migration regarding the provision of asylum seeker housing. The government has summoned Beverwijk and nine other D...