Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
US expects to complete wall along Mexican border by end of 2027
The United States expects to complete the wall along its southern border with Mexico by late 2027, according to Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott. This project marks the fulfillm...
Iran claims drone attack on US base in Bahrain
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed to have launched a drone attack on a U.S. military base in Bahrain as retaliation for recent American strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident follows r...
Republican second candidate for California governor in November
Republican commentator Steve Hilton has advanced to the California gubernatorial general election on November 3. He will face Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra, the former U.S. Secretary of Health a...
Can Amsterdam improve with 2,500 fewer civil servants? PRO Amsterdam and D66 coalition defends agreement in council
Amsterdam lacks implementation, not measures, for street nuisance
Investors find student studios are a goldmine
Hester van Buren steps down as alderman – forced, but not unexpected: 'I'm not crazy. Nobody has job security in this profession'
Croatia once again has Europe's most expensive campsites: families pay an average of 78 euros per night
European camping prices have increased by nearly 25% over the last six years, with Croatia remaining the most expensive destination at an average of 78 euros per night for a family. While Slovakia exp...
Artist Leendert Vooijce cleaned Amsterdam's 37 spiral urinals: ‘The dried urine shines back at you’
Sophie (39) and Jesse (38) met at Lowlands: ‘We were quite an unusual combination, maybe that’s why it worked so well’
'Street girl' Jenny van Dalen (76) has been committed to Southeast for over 40 years: 'When I see injustice, I must take action'
Aid organization: twelve people sleeping outdoors at Ter Apel
Twelve asylum seekers spent the night sleeping outdoors at the registration center in Ter Apel on Tuesday night, according to the relief organization MiGreat. The situation highlights ongoing capacity...
Belgian wins record 175 million euros in EuroMillions
A Belgian player won a record jackpot of nearly 175 million euros in Tuesday's EuroMillions lottery draw. This prize represents the highest amount ever won in Belgium via the game, according to the Be...
Iran says situation is calm, threatens retaliation
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports that the situation along Iran's southern coast has stabilized after US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz ceased. While the immediate conflict has reportedly paus...
US House also votes for ICE funding
The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $70 billion funding bill for President Donald Trump's immigration policies, including ICE and the Border Patrol. The vote comes despite signific...
US military carries out retaliatory strike on Iran for downing Apache
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran following the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter. These operations are described as self-defense m...
Netherlands women to play World Cup qualifying play-offs despite 3-1 win over Poland
The Dutch women's national football team secured a 3-1 home victory against Poland in their World Cup qualifying match. Despite the win, the team failed to qualify directly and must now compete in the...
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans to receive 2026 Media Lifetime Achievement Award
Media entrepreneur Reinout Oerlemans has been awarded the Media Oeuvre Award 2026 for his transformation from a television personality into an international media builder. The announcement was made on...
Anxious savers miss out on billions: how to easily switch to a bank with much higher interest rates
Dutch savers are missing out on billions of euros in interest by keeping their money in large banks instead of switching to smaller institutions with significantly higher rates. Despite the potential ...
Widespread protests in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opening
Protests by a teachers' union have blocked several roads leading to the Mexico City Stadium just two days before the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Despite the demonstrations...