Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lawyer couple Knoops back in court: ‘Defense was abominable’
Farewell, encryption: Meta will soon be able to see your private Instagram messages
Starting in May, Meta will discontinue the option for encrypted private messaging on Instagram. This change means the company will be able to access and monitor users' personal communications on the p...
Suspect in fatal shooting of Önal in Rijswijk arrested in France
A 34-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of Cemil Önal in Rijswijk has been arrested in France for illegal weapon possession. The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office identifies the man as the alleged...
Ukraine accuses Russia of supporting Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of providing intelligence support to the Iranian regime. Zelensky stated on social media platform X that he possesses irrefutable proof of thi...
Ruud de Wild walks out of own radio show due to threats following interview
Radio DJ Ruud de Wild walked out of his NPO Radio 2 show following threats related to a recent interview. He will remain off the air for the rest of the week as a result of the incident.
Police receive 150 tips about explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam
Amsterdam police have received more than 150 tips following the release of surveillance footage showing two suspects linked to an explosion at a Jewish school. The incident took place during the night...
Schiphol ruling has no immediate impact on number of flights
The maximum number of flights at Schiphol Airport will remain unchanged for now following a ruling by the Council of State that scrapped certain regulations. The Human Environment and Transport Inspec...
Name brands regain ground: sugar-free drinks and protein products especially popular
Major consumer brands like Coca-Cola and Milka are regaining market share from private labels by focusing on sugar-free and protein-rich products. Energy drink brands Monster and Red Bull were among t...
Minister assures: IND is ready to implement migration pact
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink assured Parliament that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) is prepared to implement the European migration pact starting June 12. This statement ...
Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo and Heemskerk face hundreds of extra night flights. 'This is incredibly disappointing and impossible to explain'
A flight route change scheduled for June will lead to hundreds of additional annual night flights over the Dutch municipalities of Uitgeest, Castricum, Bergen, Heiloo, and Heemskerk. Local authorities...
Job center in Amsterdam-North ends bureaucratic maze for the unemployed
Poesiat & Kater brewery moves from Amsterdam East to Weesp and launches crowdfunding campaign
European leaders welcome Trump's statements on Iran
European leaders expressed satisfaction following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that there will be no immediate military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. The decision is seen as a...
South Lebanon mayors: Israel orders displaced people to leave
Mayors in southern Lebanon report that the Israeli military (IDF) has ordered the eviction of displaced persons currently being sheltered in their municipalities. These individuals had previously fled...
Explosion at house in IJburg
An explosion occurred at a residence on Theo Frenkelhof in IJburg, Amsterdam, causing significant damage to the building's exterior. Police are investigating the incident and have secured surveillance...
Explosion causes significant damage to home in IJburg-West
Defense finds 400 million euros for Ukraine support
The Dutch Ministry of Defense is reallocating 400 million euros to ensure that a total of 3 billion euros in military aid can be delivered to Ukraine this year. This budget shift follows reports that ...
Convicted former newsreader Huw Edwards angry over drama series about him
Former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has expressed anger over a drama series depicting his downfall, stating that facts were not verified with him. Edwards was convicted in 2024 for the possession of ind...
Sneezing fit or not: Check today's pollen count in Haarlem here
Residents of Haarlem suffering from hay fever can use a specialized pollen radar to monitor local air quality and manage their allergy symptoms. The tool provides real-time updates on pollen counts, h...
Meloni appears to narrowly lose justice system referendum
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appears to have narrowly lost a referendum on major judicial reforms, according to exit polls. This outcome could represent a significant setback for her governme...