Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Theater maker David Roos (26) inspired by love between Nazi descendant and Holocaust survivor
Israel van Dorsten of ‘Ruinerwold’ made a series about cults: ‘When I got out, I thought we were unique. That’s not the case’
Senior center in Southeast torn apart by allegations of abuse of power, dick pics and embezzlement
Neighborhood opposes waste boat in the Singel: ‘This is UNESCO World Heritage!’
How political parties want to make Amsterdam safer: ‘The municipality in charge’

Zelensky: Major Russian factory hit
Ukrainian forces targeted an important factory producing missile components in Russia's Bryansk border region on Tuesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported the strike, highlighting the strategic s...

Europe misses opportunities for a more sustainable food system
Scientists argue that current European Union policies are failing to adequately address climate risks and reduce the food system's environmental footprint. They state that a fundamental systemic chang...

SP, BIJ1 and De Vonk hand out free public transport tickets in Zuidoost: 'Okay, one extra for your friends then'
Political parties SP, BIJ1, and De Vonk distributed free public transport tickets at Kraaiennest station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to advocate for free mobility. The organizers argue that public transport...

Bol stops selling play sand after new asbestos find
Online retailer Bol has permanently ceased the sale of play sand after traces of asbestos were discovered in two products sold on its platform. The decision follows an investigation by the Dutch newsp...
Switch failures between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol resolved

Fire in vacant house during renovation in Haarlem
A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in a vacant house undergoing renovations on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem. Local residents alerted the fire department after witnessing smoke and hearing several loud...

Fire in vacant house in Haarlem
A fire broke out in a vacant house undergoing renovation on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem after construction materials reportedly caught fire. The fire department successfully extinguished the blaze, an...

Axios: US wants Israel not to attack Iran's oil sector
The U.S. government has reportedly requested that Israel refrain from targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with a specific focus on the oil sector. This information was disclosed by sources speakin...

Pentagon reports 140 soldiers wounded in war
The Pentagon reported that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been injured during the conflict with Iran. Most of the injuries are described as minor according to a spokesperson speaking to R...

British warship en route to Mediterranean after Cyprus attack
The British navy ship HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the Mediterranean Sea to strengthen regional defenses following a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus earlier this month. This deployment f...

Zelensky reports deployment of Ukrainian drone experts in Middle East
Ukrainian military experts are being deployed to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to assist in defending against Iranian drone attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the miss...
Amsterdam business owners concerned about safety in the city: ‘Never seen it this bad’
Will the Rijksmuseum’s iconic girl in blue be reunited with her parents? ‘They must belong together’

Daan Wijnants (VVD) wants higher littering fines, including for deposit hunters: "I don't feel sorry for them at all"
VVD leader Daan Wijnants has proposed stricter measures and higher fines to combat Amsterdam's waste problem ahead of the municipal elections. He specifically called for a 250 euro fine for deposit hu...

Safety major concern for downtown business owners: "Female colleagues afraid to walk the streets at night"
The annual Amsterdam City Index reveals that safety in the city center has reached a record low, with entrepreneurs reporting increased aggression, vandalism, and shoplifting. Business owners also exp...