Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Nigerian killed during anti-immigration protests in South Africa
Two Nigerian citizens have been killed in South Africa during recent anti-immigration protests, with reports suggesting one of the victims was shot by police. The Nigerian government has formally requ...
Video | Norwegian princess hugs Haaland in dressing room after World Cup win
Volt EU: decide on European Security Council at NATO summit
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Reinier van Lanschot and a coalition of European colleagues are urging attendees of the upcoming NATO summit to establish a European Security Council. This prop...
Halving of subsidy threatens future of Greenport Duin- en Bollenstreek: 'Only in the Bollenstreek are we just scraping by'
The Greenport Duin- en Bollenstreek foundation is facing a significant budget cut, with subsidies nearly halving for 2026 and 2027. Consequently, the organization has warned that activities such as th...
Minister Sjoerdsma to China to strengthen trade relations
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is traveling to China for a three-day trade mission accompanied by seventeen companies from the Netherlands. This visit occurs five years after Beijing placed Sjoerdsma...
Royal family to celebrate King's Day in Lelystad next year
King Willem-Alexander and his family will celebrate King's Day in Lelystad next year. This annual national holiday commemorates the King's birthday.
Historical guided tour of Oud-Velsen
A guided historical tour of the village of Oud-Velsen, located along the North Sea Canal, will take place on July 12. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.
K3 singer Hanne Verbruggen expecting second child
K3 singer Hanne Verbruggen has announced that she is expecting her second child. The 32-year-old shared the news by posting a picture of her ultrasound on Instagram.
Behind every object in Dirk’s (64) house lies a story: Things just cross my path
Frank committed to future of Uitgeest Harmony: 'Every child should actually play an instrument'
Frank Snijder has been a dedicated member of the Uitgeester Harmonie band for over fifty years, playing the trombone. He advocates for music education, expressing his belief that every child should ha...
Paracetamol yes, ibuprofen better not: these items are essential in your travel first-aid kit
General practitioner Stefan Morreel and pharmacist Valérie Noots offer advice on which essential medications should be included in a travel kit. They emphasize that while some items are necessary for...
Pedestrian injured after collision with police motorcycle on Weteringschans
Vayhishta Miskin (Bij1) lost her board seat in Southeast: ‘There are so many egos in the civil service – they hold a lot back’
Royal court releases first images of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit after lung transplant
The Norwegian royal court has released the first images of Crown Princess Mette-Marit since she underwent a lung transplant last month. The footage, shared on Instagram, shows the princess watching a ...
Wibra saw turnover and store count grow significantly last year
Budget retailer Wibra experienced a record year in 2025, opening 63 new stores to reach a total of 360 locations. The company reported that its revenue grew by over 25 percent, amounting to 362 millio...
Rijksmuseum attracts young visitors this summer with Toy Story figures
Vaccination pace depended on strategy simplicity, says former RIVM official
Former RIVM program director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the simplicity of the vaccination strategy was crucial to maintaining speed during the COVID-19 pan...
UN Human Rights Council calls for urgent investigation into situation in El-Obeid
The United Nations Human Rights Council has called for an urgent investigation into the situation in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid. The city is currently under siege by the paramilitary group RSF, rai...
Animal rights activists call new wolf regulations hot air
Animal rights activists are threatening legal action against new government regulations that make it easier for provinces to authorize shooting wolves in the event of human attacks. State Secretary Si...
Former RIVM director felt 'enormous pressure' regarding vaccination rates
Former RIVM vaccination director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary committee that he felt significant pressure regarding the Netherlands' vaccination rates compared to other countries. ...