Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Residents robbed in their home on Oostenburg, police investigating
A home invasion occurred at a residence on Willem Parelstraat in Amsterdam early this morning while the occupants were present. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and authorities are cu...
Former senior official: logical that OMT advice was leading
Former senior civil servant Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on coronavirus that it was logical for OMT recommendations to guide government policy. She e...
Former senior official: cabinet had to deal with clashing fundamental rights
Former senior official Hanneke Schipper-Spanninga testified to the parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet faced the challenge of balancing conflicting fundamental rights when formulati...
Penélope Cruz wants to learn to drive because Bono gave her a car: 'The ultimate push'
Actress Penélope Cruz is considering obtaining her driver's license after receiving a car as a birthday gift from U2 singer Bono. She described the unexpected present as the ultimate motivation to fi...
Ironically, the appointment of the district administrators will likely prove the simplest part of the reform
These five terraces are great to visit with your child
The weekend supplement AlleTijd recommends five family-friendly terraces in the region to enjoy the summer season. This list serves as part of a series of tips for local outings throughout the coming ...
Vijfhuizen gets small festival by and for the village: 'If Mysteryland doesn't happen, we'll have our own party'
Residents in the village of Vijfhuizen are organizing a new local festival called 5house to promote community spirit. Initiated by Aldo Moraal and Ivo de Haan, the small-scale event is specifically de...
Much criticism of Castricum coalition agreement: 'many ambitions, but few real choices'. 'This is emptying the municipal treasury'
Opposition parties in Castricum have criticized the new coalition agreement for being overly ambitious while lacking clear decision-making. Despite the criticism regarding financial management, all pa...
France saw significant increase in deaths during heatwave
France experienced a significant 29.1 percent increase in deaths during a recent severe heatwave, resulting in at least 2,025 additional fatalities. Health agency Santé publique France indicated that...
Stringband Leadbeaters releases debut album and sees smiling faces everywhere: 'Stay independent and true to yourself'
The five-piece string band Leadbeaters recently performed at a neighborhood event in Amsterdam-Watergraafsmeer. The group is currently focused on the release of their debut album while maintaining the...
Zelensky: rescue operations continue in Kyiv following Russian attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv following a major Russian attack on the capital. While emergency responders have cleared significant amounts ...
Another hit in Southern France: over three thousand people evacuated due to major wildfire
More than 3,000 people were evacuated due to a large wildfire in southern France. The fire started near the coastal town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and quickly spread to neighboring Canet-en-Roussillon.
Drunk driver rams arrow trailer at roadworks on A4
An intoxicated 47-year-old driver crashed into a road construction vehicle on the A4 near Nieuw-Vennep early this morning. The driver, from Wassenaar, was taken to the police station and received a si...
Reinier van Zutphen to step down as National Ombudsman
Watch along: corona hearing with senior official who had to weigh fundamental rights
Legislative lawyer Hanneke Schippers-Spanninga and 'Vrouwen voor Vrijheid' co-founder Romy Quint are testifying on the 16th day of public corona hearings. The hearings focus on the evaluation of funda...
Summer vacation 2026: the best tips and outings for children (and parents)
Schiphol expects 12.7 million passengers this summer, slightly more than last year
Schiphol Airport expects to welcome approximately 12.7 million passengers during the upcoming summer vacation period. This figure represents a slight increase compared to the 12.4 million travelers re...
No, doping doesn't automatically make you look like the Hulk, said a man who looked very much like the Hulk
Video | Fans sing along at the top of their lungs at Bruno Mars concert in Johan Cruijff ArenA
