Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Russia condemns ‘unacceptable attack’ near Iran nuclear plant
Russia has condemned a missile attack near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, labeling the incident irresponsible and unacceptable. A spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry called on Isra...
Party leaders head to the polls: "I still have a parent-teacher meeting at my child's school"
Political party leaders in Amsterdam cast their votes in the municipal elections at various locations across the city. By early afternoon, voter turnout was reported at 16.4 percent, with candidates b...
Amsterdam lead candidates head to the polls: "I have a parent-teacher meeting at my child's school in a bit"
Political party leaders in Amsterdam, including Mayor Femke Halsema, cast their ballots at various polling stations across the city during the local elections. By early afternoon, voter turnout was re...
No nail-biting for national politicians tonight, even if they are facing losses
National politicians in the Netherlands no longer view municipal election results as a high-stakes indicator of their party's national performance. While local victories are welcomed, national parties...
Syria returnee arrested at Schiphol
A 31-year-old woman who traveled to Syria in 2014 was arrested at Schiphol Airport immediately upon her return to the Netherlands. The Public Prosecution Service suspects her of participation in a ter...
Turnout hovers around 20 percent in the early afternoon
Turnout for the Dutch municipal elections hovered around 20 percent across many municipalities by early Wednesday afternoon. Specific examples include Assen at 21 percent and Nijmegen at 20.2 percent ...
Mystery surrounding artist Banksy possibly solved after years of investigation
Journalists from the news agency Reuters claim to have potentially uncovered the true identity of the anonymous graffiti artist Banksy after years of investigation. The report aims to solve one of the...
'Sometimes you think you are breaking your parents' cycle, only to find the same patterns repeating.' Paul Kroes (69) wrote a book on how generations pass on trauma
Haarlem-based author Paul Kroes has released his latest book, "Vader, zoon, engel," which explores the complexities of family ties and intergenerational trauma. The work blends autobiography and ficti...
Prosecutors demand mandatory psychiatric treatment for killing woman in Amsterdam
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded TBS with compulsory psychiatric treatment for 33-year-old Khalid A. for the brutal killing of a woman in Amsterdam-West in February 2023. The suspect ...
Turkish Delight producer Rob Houwer dies at 87
Renowned film producer Rob Houwer, known for iconic Dutch films such as Turks Fruit and Soldaat van Oranje, has passed away at the age of 87. He died in Amsterdam on Friday following a long illness, w...
Ski gondola detaches in Swiss resort and rolls down mountain
A ski gondola detached from its lift and rolled down a mountain in the Engelberg ski area in Switzerland. While it is currently unclear if the cabin was occupied, local media reports indicate at least...
Media: Huge gas field in Iran attacked
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out an attack on targets near a massive gas field in the southern Gulf region. State media reported that firefighting teams were dispatched to...
LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Rotterdam reports even lower turnout, more voters head to polls in Utrecht
Rotterdam reports a voter turnout of 13.7% by 1:00 PM during the 2026 local elections, maintaining its position as the city with the lowest participation in the Netherlands. In contrast, Utrecht recor...
New EU Inc. legal form to help startups cross European borders
The European Commission has introduced a new legal entity form called 'EU Inc.' to help startups expand more easily across borders within the European Union. This initiative aims to reduce administrat...
Amsterdamned II keeps discrimination icon, but fine is dropped
The appeals board of the Dutch media watchdog NICAM has upheld the decision to include a discrimination icon in the classification for the film Amsterdamned II. While the rating remains, the board ove...
Sweden reports execution of Swedish citizen in Iran
A Swedish national who had been sentenced to death in Iran was executed on Wednesday, according to the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard expressed shock fol...
Extra camera surveillance for Telstar-PSV championship match
The municipality of Velsen is installing extra security cameras at the BUKO stadium for the upcoming football match between Telstar and PSV this Sunday. This measure is intended to enhance safety and ...
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House prices around Amsterdam catching up with the capital
House prices in the regions surrounding Amsterdam are rising more rapidly than in the capital city itself. According to research from Calcasa, areas such as Alkmaar and the Gooi have seen the stronges...
Dozens of protesters at King Willem-Alexander's visit to Aruba
King Willem-Alexander began his official visit to Aruba on Wednesday, meeting with the Council of Ministers and faction leaders at Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad. During the meetings, approximately fifty ...