Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lonely in the hotel room, those skinfold calipers again; suddenly the longing for a normal life
At age 29, tennis player Arianne Hartono has announced her retirement from professional sports. She cited a longing for a normal life and the loneliness of life on the tour as the primary reasons for ...
Toos & Henk - March 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
Left and right claim success in local French elections
The first round of municipal elections in France has concluded without clear winners for mayoral positions in several major cities. Left-wing candidates are currently leading in Paris, while a tight r...
Study: More PFAS in backyard eggs with larger free-range areas
A study by the citizen initiative PFASinKaart and Wageningen University has found that hobby chicken eggs contain higher levels of PFAS when the birds have access to a larger roaming area. The researc...
One Battle After Another wins Best Picture Oscar
The film "One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, won the Oscar for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. The black comedy was the most successful production of the ceremony, earnin...
Pension shortfall looms for hundreds of thousands of SME workers, employers must take action
Hundreds of thousands of Dutch SME employees face significant tax penalties because tens of thousands of companies have not yet updated their pension schemes to comply with the new pension system. Emp...
Kids Repair Café offers youth sustainable perspective on toys, 'but repairing is sometimes difficult'
The first Kids Repair Café in Hoofddorp teaches children to repair items like toys and scooters to encourage sustainability and reduce waste. Guided by volunteers, the initiative aims to show kids th...
One Battle After Another and Sinners: these are the 2026 Oscar winners
The film One Battle After Another emerged as the big winner at the 98th Academy Awards, securing six prizes. Another top contender, Sinners, followed with four gold statuettes. The report lists the wi...
'One Battle After Another' big winner at the Oscars, which became an American party
Café Écluse finally fills the gaping hole in architectural gem Sluishuis on IJburg
Final poll: PvdA and GroenLinks stable, D66 loses ground
A final election poll in Amsterdam shows that PvdA and GroenLinks remain stable while D66 has seen a decline in support compared to previous results. The data suggests the current governing coalition ...
Trump: NATO faces 'tough' future if countries don't help in Iran
US President Donald Trump has warned NATO of a "tough future" if member countries do not assist the United States in its efforts regarding Iran. Specifically, Trump is seeking support from allies to h...
Amy Madigan wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Weapons
75-year-old American actress Amy Madigan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the horror film Weapons. Additionally, the movie KPop Demon Hunters received the award for best anima...
WSJ: US seeks coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. government is planning to form a coalition of countries to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route near the Iranian coast. According to reports from ...
World Short Track Championships: Dominant Xandra Velzeboer retains 500m world title, silver for Selma Poutsma
Dutch short track skater Xandra Velzeboer successfully defended her world title in the 500-meter race. Her teammate Selma Poutsma secured the silver medal, while Italy's Chiara Betti took bronze.
PvdA and Denk party leaders hit the streets with flyers ahead of elections
With the municipal elections approaching, party leaders Sofyan Mbarki of PvdA and Sheher Khan of Denk are campaigning on the streets of Amsterdam to reach voters. Mbarki met with residents in the Kink...
Large fight between two groups in central Amsterdam, man hospitalized
A large fight between two groups in central Amsterdam on Sunday evening left one man hospitalized with suspected stab wounds. Police arrested one individual at the scene and are currently investigatin...
PM Jetten hopes to strengthen ties with Germany in Berlin: ‘Netherlands wants to be back in the driver’s seat’
Prime Minister Jetten is scheduled to visit Berlin on Monday for an official meeting aimed at strengthening German-Dutch relations. He will receive a military welcome as the Dutch government seeks to ...
Iran arrests 500 for passing information to enemies
Iranian authorities have arrested 500 individuals accused of sharing information with foreign enemies. Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan announced the mass arrests to state media on Sunday.
Fire at Breezicht residential care center in IJmuiden, fire department scales up to medium fire
A fire broke out at the Breezicht residential care center in IJmuiden on Sunday evening. The fire department responded to the incident and upgraded it to a medium fire status to manage the situation.