Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Resident dies in major fire at her home in Amsterdam
A woman died in a major house fire on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam-East on Saturday morning. The blaze occurred in a residential property, and emergency services confirmed the fatality at the scene.
Toos & Henk - May 23
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published from Monday to Saturday.
Lucienne has more than fifty tattoos: ‘There are more to come’
Lucienne Koehoorn, a 35-year-old from Heiloo, views her body as a canvas for her collection of approximately fifty tattoos. Despite having little remaining space on her skin, she considers them art an...
Beverwijk can ban fatbikes from parts of the city: ‘The tool is there’
Beverwijk is preparing to implement potential bans on fatbikes in certain areas to combat nuisance, despite legal uncertainty regarding such measures. While the city council remains skeptical and the ...
Sky-high costs and unnecessarily long waiting lists in Haarlem youth care, but municipalities fail to intervene. 'Very strange'
Youth in the Haarlem and IJmond regions face significantly longer wait times for mental health services compared to neighboring areas due to restrictive administrative regulations. These rules prevent...
Velsen to trial housing homeless people before they enter shelters
The municipality of Velsen will launch a pilot program in June to provide housing for homeless residents before they enter social shelters. This initiative is part of a new regional plan aimed at redu...
CBS News: Trump administration preparing new attacks on Iran
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a new series of military strikes against Iran, though sources emphasize that a final decision has not yet been reached. These reports emerge amidst con...
Two dead in serious traffic accident in Eerbeek
Two men died in a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle on Friday night in Eerbeek. Both drivers passed away at the scene of the accident on the Harderwijkerweg.
SpaceX Starship rocket successfully launched
SpaceX successfully launched its unmanned Starship rocket early Saturday morning, with the vehicle reaching space approximately ten minutes after liftoff. The company confirmed the successful mission ...
The style of DJ and herbalist Emmanuelle: ‘Since I was young, it’s been big earrings, a big necklace, a big belt’
For a portion of bitterballen – cost price 2 euros – you pay 8 euros in the pub: ‘Snacks are where you make your margin’
Actor Ko Zandvliet's Amsterdam: ‘I’m strongly against rental bikes – if you live here, you should have your own bike’
The wines, the food, the atmosphere, the staff: Weinlokal Stern is one of the best newcomers of 2026 (9)
The first residents of this Amsterdam neighborhood had to adjust: the houses were like ‘palaces’ with running water and sewerage
Artist Peggy Kuiper: ‘When I’m back in Amsterdam, I always think: it’s actually so pleasantly village-like here’
Opinion: ‘Yes, sometimes there is friction, but everyone comes together at football club ASV De Dijk’
Industrialization, modernization and war: Isaac Israels captured a Europe in constant flux
Mice on the floor, a glimpse of Spinoza and fire on Dam Square: VR museum Entr takes you to Amsterdam in 1652
Who will win the Palme d'Or in Cannes on Saturday night? These are the six frontrunners, according to our film expert
