Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Why are Haarlem's Waarderpolder and Reinaldapark being designated as residential locations again?
Haarlem aims to construct 15,000 new homes by 2035 across seven designated development zones, though debates persist regarding building in the Waarderpolder business park and Reinaldapark. City archit...
Cheating allowed
This card game allows players to use tactics usually considered cheating, such as hiding cards in sleeves or on the floor. These actions are permitted and integrated into the gameplay rules.
Merz criticizes US sanctions relief for Russia
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized the United States' decision to ease sanctions against Russia, calling the move a wrong decision regardless of the reasoning behind it.
IJmond and North Sea Canal Area environmental services investigate merger following recommendation
The IJmond and Noordzeekanaalgebied environmental services in North Holland are exploring a potential merger following recommendations from advisor Onno Hoes. A decision on the merger's added value is...
Jaitsen Singh (81) transferred to the Netherlands after 41 years in US prison
Dutch troops withdrawn from Erbil in Northern Iraq
Dutch soldiers stationed in Erbil, Iraq, have been evacuated due to deteriorating security conditions in the region. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz announced the withdrawal on Friday following a dr...
Researchers find cause of dangerous bird flu variants
Researchers at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam have discovered why certain bird flu variants become more dangerous than others. The study reveals that a specific enzyme can get stuck during virus replication,...
More and more bosses are spying on staff: ‘Cameras are pointing at the coffee corner and the toilet’
Trade union CNV and the Dutch Data Protection Authority report a significant increase in employers illegally monitoring their staff through cameras and audio recordings. These surveillance practices, ...
Turkey: NATO systems shot down third missile from Iran
NATO air defense systems have intercepted a third ballistic missile launched from Iran targeting Turkey. The Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that the missile was successfully downed over the east...
Guitar pioneer Jan de Hont, known for ZZ & De Maskers, dies
Guitarist Jan de Hont, a pioneer known for his work with the band ZZ & De Maskers, passed away on Thursday at the age of 83. De Hont's family confirmed his death, noting he had been residing at the Ro...
Brabant wants to continue with Adema as King's Commissioner
The Provincial Council of North Brabant has nominated Ina Adema for a second six-year term as the King's Commissioner. Adema, who has served in the role since 2020, awaits final approval from the Dutc...
Cyclist and child injured in collision with car in Haarlem
A cyclist and a child were rushed to the hospital on Friday morning following an accident involving a car in Haarlem. Both individuals sustained injuries in the collision, though further details regar...
At least four US tanker aircraft crew members killed in Iraq
At least four crew members of a U.S. tanker aircraft died when the plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. While the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed the incident was an attack, the U.S. Central ...
Health ministers still considering what disability care motion 'means'
Health Minister Sophie Hermans and colleague Mirjam Sterk are evaluating the impact of a parliamentary motion against budget cuts in disabled care. They intend to determine how this decision will infl...
Cor, Nol and Alex are a well-oiled machine collecting textiles: 'Alex crawls into the container and passes the bags to us'
Volunteers Cor, Nol, and Alex from the OIG-IHD organization successfully collected hundreds of kilograms of donated textiles this morning. The team works together efficiently to gather bags from colle...
Lubach apologizes after causing rush on cheap Belgian gas station: ‘Don’t go to Herentals’
Dutch television host Arjen Lubach has apologized for causing an unexpected rush of customers at a gas station in Herentals, Belgium, after featuring it on his show. He informed the press agency ANP t...
King's Day 2026: Amsterdam parties you don't want to miss
Amsterdam will celebrate King's Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, with the city hosting various festivities including boat parties on the canals and large festivals. The event is expected to draw thousan...
Cecilia had a mural made of the ‘Hotel California’ album cover as the starting point for her interior colors
Cecilia van Weel-Niesten, 76, designed her new 90-square-meter apartment in Beverwijk around the colors of a mural inspired by the 'Hotel California' album cover. She lives with her dog Moos and descr...
Iran recovers bodies from Sri Lanka after Iranian ship sinks
Iran is repatriating the bodies of 84 crew members from the sunken warship IRIS Dena from Sri Lanka this Friday. The vessel was destroyed last week by a U.S. attack off the Sri Lankan coast.
