Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Renewed drone and missile attacks reported in Middle East
Iranian state media reported a new wave of missile attacks launched against Israel on Monday night. Meanwhile, Israeli forces targeted the Lebanese capital of Beirut, where journalists confirmed at le...
Older workers spared while younger ones take on more: ‘Pressure will continue to rise’
As the state pension age rises in the Netherlands, more older employees are opting to reduce their working hours leading up to retirement. Employers express concern that this trend will create an unfa...
The most beautiful places for a proposal in Amsterdam
Struggling W Hotel to be overhauled after all: ‘The lobby must become a living room for the city’
Death toll from Colombia plane crash rises
A military plane crash in the Putumayo region of Colombia has resulted in at least 34 deaths. Jhon Gabriel Molina Acosta, the governor of the region where the crash occurred, confirmed the updated dea...
Australia and EU sign major free trade agreement after years of negotiations
Australia and the European Union signed a comprehensive free trade agreement in Canberra on Tuesday following years of negotiations. The deal aims to strengthen economic ties and facilitate trade betw...
Jury awards woman $19 million for 1972 rape by Bill Cosby
A jury in Santa Monica has awarded an 84-year-old woman over $19 million in damages for being raped by Bill Cosby in 1972. The actor and comedian plans to appeal the court's decision.
Police release footage of suspicious explosion at Zuidas office building
73-year-old woman pushed over out of nowhere in Kalverstraat, police see possible trend
US government opens new investigations into Harvard
The US Department of Education has launched two new investigations into Harvard University to determine if the institution is practicing affirmative action. This follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling th...
Bahrain drafts UN resolution against Iranian shipping attacks
Bahrain has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution seeking authorization for countries to use all necessary means to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal fol...
Johan Cruyff lives on in these living rooms: "No one believed it, but it was great fun"
Ten years after his passing, football legend Johan Cruijff remains a significant presence in the homes of Amsterdam residents through various personal mementos and artworks. Local residents shared sto...
Soy Kroon to star in new musical about Frans Halsema
Actor Soy Kroon will star as the lead in the new musical 'Voor Haar', which depicts the life of Dutch singer and cabaret performer Frans Halsema. The production was officially announced on Monday by A...
Zita Pels leader of merged GroenLinks/PvdA party in Amsterdam
Zita Pels has been appointed as the chair of the newly merged GroenLinks and PvdA faction in Amsterdam following the municipal elections. The two parties, which won a combined 17 seats, will negotiate...
Zita Pels group leader of merged GroenLinks/PvdA Amsterdam
Zita Pels has been appointed as the group leader for the newly merged GroenLinks and PvdA faction in Amsterdam following recent municipal elections. The two parties, which secured a combined 17 seats,...
GroenLinks and PvdA now also called GroenLinks-PvdA in Amsterdam
One dead, dozens injured in Colombia plane crash
A military plane crashed in Colombia, resulting in one fatality and 77 people being hospitalized. President Gustavo Petro confirmed the incident and the number of casualties on social media.
Netanyahu: Trump sees possibilities for deal with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump believes strategic goals regarding Iran can be achieved through a negotiated agreement. This update follows recent dis...
Large part of Dutch fishing fleet stays in port due to high fuel prices
A significant portion of the Dutch fishing fleet is remaining in port this week due to soaring fuel prices. The trade association VisNed described the decision to stay ashore as a highly exceptional m...
