Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Number of euthanasia reports rises above 10,000
The number of euthanasia reports in the Netherlands rose to 10,341 last year, representing a nearly 4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Although the total number continues to climb, the ...
Study: quality of maternity care under pressure
A study by Dutch health organizations warns that the quality of maternity care is under pressure due to increasing staff shortages. These shortages result in women receiving fewer hours of care than n...
More couples choosing to end their lives together
The number of people opting for euthanasia is increasing, particularly among those suffering from dementia or heart disease. Additionally, there is a rising trend of couples choosing to end their live...
Influencer Jade Anna's Heemskerk home finally sold after almost a year on Funda
Dutch influencer Jade Anna van Vliet has sold her house in Heemskerk after the property spent nearly a year on the real estate market. The residence, located on the Maerelaan, had been listed on Funda...
Heritage of the Week | Amsterdam Car City
This 'Heritage of the Week' feature examines Amsterdam's history as a car-centric city, visible through the wide streets of Plan Zuid and specialized garage buildings. These urban elements highlight t...
Things turn out differently for Mitchel Michaelis: Goalkeeper cannot resist Katwijk's call. 'Discussed it at length with my wife'
Goalkeeper Mitchel Michaelis is set to transfer from the Haarlem-based club Koninklijke HFC to VV Katwijk this summer. The Volendam resident decided to make the move after being convinced by Katwijk's...
How to turn your garden into a year-round outdoor space
The article explores how residents in Haarlem and across the Netherlands can transform compact gardens into year-round outdoor living spaces. It highlights that while Dutch weather is unpredictable, s...
Explosion causes significant damage to restaurant on Johan Huizingalaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Ajax player Bounida receives first call-up for Morocco
Ajax winger Rayane Bounida has received his first call-up to the Moroccan national football team. The 20-year-old player is part of the squad selected for upcoming friendly matches against Ecuador and...
Ali B silent upon arrival for second day of sex crimes trial
Rapper Ali B arrived at the Amsterdam Court of Appeal for the second day of his sexual assault trial. He is facing charges involving two counts of assault and two counts of rape. The artist remained s...
Canoe polo at De Trekvogels is the largest competitive branch. 'The smaller the boat, the greater the happiness'
The canoe polo department at the Trekvogels club in Haarlem has grown to be its largest competitive section. Members recently gathered at their Jan Gijzenkade clubhouse to socialize after training in ...
Dutch national debt exceeds 500 billion for the first time
The Dutch national debt and government spending exceeded 500 billion euros for the first time last year. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), government expenditures continue to increase steadil...
Dead and injured after missile intercepted in Abu Dhabi
Two people were killed and three others injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell onto a road in Abu Dhabi. The falling wreckage also caused damage to several vehicles in the are...
Work on Alkmaarseweg in Beverwijk starts with felling of five trees, including the old beech
The municipality of Beverwijk is removing five trees, including an old beech tree, to facilitate infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Alkmaarseweg, Büllerlaan, and Hilbersplein. The rem...
Paying with smartphone or smartwatch more popular than debit card for the first time
In 2025, mobile and smartwatch payments in the Netherlands became more popular than traditional debit card use for the first time. Nearly 60% of all card-based transactions were cardless, representing...
Pakistan asked US and Israel not to kill Araghchi and Qalibaf
A Pakistani official claims that Israel removed Iranian leaders Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from a targeted strike list following a request from Pakistan. Although Israel reportedly had ...
Teenager injured by flying shards in sixth ATM bombing in two weeks
Live | Second day of Ali B appeal, prosecution to present sentencing demand today
The second day of the appeal in the criminal case against Dutch rapper Ali B is underway, with the Public Prosecutor expected to present a sentencing demand today. This live coverage monitors the ongo...
Another ATM bombing, this time on Slotermeerlaan
An ATM on Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West was targeted by an explosion early Thursday morning, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents in the region this week. Police have cordoned ...