Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Toos & Henk - April 28
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a daily perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoon is published from Monday to Saturday, offering a unique take on topical news.
Woman (44) hits husband with deodorant can. Assault in bedroom after argument over excessive drinking
A 44-year-old woman assaulted her husband with a deodorant can in their bedroom following a dispute over his excessive alcohol consumption. This incident was featured as part of a weekly series that e...
Australia to tax tech giants for not paying for news
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would impose higher taxes on tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they do not pay local media companies for news content. The measure aims to en...
Cyclists get green lights faster with special app
Cyclists in parts of the Netherlands can receive green lights faster by using a smartphone app that communicates with smart traffic lights. The app alerts the lights to an approaching cyclist, effecti...
US media: Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal
According to American media reports, President Donald Trump is reportedly unhappy with an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the conflict with the United States and Israel. The information is based on s...
6.4 million for facility upgrades in Wijk aan Zee; uncertainty for sports clubs remains
Wijk aan Zee will receive 6.4 million euros from area investments to renovate community facilities including the local primary school, library, and sports hall. Despite the funding, several sports clu...
Marga van Praag: ‘My parents always told war stories with the same punctuation. I never heard the real story, about fear and guilt’
Former Jeugdjournaal presenter Marga van Praag reflects on growing up in the aftermath of World War II with parents who survived the conflict. She notes that while they shared repetitive stories, they...
Moluccan Corrie (75) was one of the passengers who arrived at Java-eiland 75 years ago
East now has a large city beach (on a rooftop) where a beer still costs 2.80 euros
Baskèts owner goes to court over ‘unclear’ hybrid retail rules: €40,000 fine looms
Person injured in Eindhoven stabbing
A person was injured in a stabbing incident during a fight in Eindhoven on Monday evening. The incident occurred on Lijmbeekstraat, north of the city center, according to police reports.
Dead and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday killed four people, including one woman. An additional 51 individuals were injured in the attacks, including three children.
Suspect arrested for vandalism at Loosdrecht town hall
A suspect was arrested on Monday evening following acts of vandalism at the town hall in Loosdrecht. A spokesperson for the municipality of Wijdemeren confirmed the incident and the subsequent arrest.
Still plenty of music on the streets of Amsterdam, though police sometimes intervene: "They ruined the vibes"
Despite a municipal ban on amplified street music, numerous parties took place across Amsterdam's Jordaan and Negen Straatjes areas. Police were forced to intervene and shut down several events, speci...
Man pleads guilty in 2002 Run-DMC murder case
A 52-year-old man named Jay Bryant has pleaded guilty in a New York court for his involvement in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, the DJ for the hip-hop group Run-DMC. Bryant admitted to letting the...
Trump wants to rename immigration agency ICE to NICE
Former President Donald Trump has expressed support for renaming the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE, to "NICE." The proposal originated from a conservative influencer an...
King Charles arrives in US for state visit
British King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit. They landed at an air force base in Maryland, where they were greeted by an honor guard.
Deaths in train collision near Jakarta
Four people were killed and 38 others were injured following a collision between a long-distance train and a commuter train near Jakarta, Indonesia. Local authorities confirmed the casualties after th...
Trump discusses new Iranian proposal with security chiefs
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed a new Iranian proposal for a definitive end to the war with his security advisors. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the meeting took place ...
Two injured in stabbing after festival at Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam
Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing incident at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on King's Day. The attack occurred around 8:50 PM shortly after a music festival ...