Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Thousands of Lebanese return to south of their country
Thousands of Lebanese residents are returning to the southern part of the country following the commencement of a ceasefire. These individuals were previously displaced from their homes by Israeli mil...
TommyTomato relaunches in slimmed-down form; 30,000 students may get healthy lunches again after May break
The social enterprise TommyTomato is resuming its operations in a slimmed-down form after securing new financing. While the restart allows 30,000 primary school students to receive healthy lunches aga...
Creating the flower parade in a Noordwijkerhout hall. The setup days are a celebration in themselves
Hundreds of volunteers are decorating fifteen floral parade floats at a bulb company in Noordwijkerhout ahead of this weekend's event. The construction phase has become a popular attraction for touris...
René took his brother's Tolkien books as a child. Now he has a museum dedicated to them
René has turned his childhood passion for J.R.R. Tolkien's books into a dedicated museum in Leiden. The establishment is featured as a lesser-known museum gem run by volunteers with limited opening h...
French minister: Netherlands could clear mines in Hormuz
French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that European countries, including the Netherlands, could assist in clearing sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz. A meeting in Paris is scheduled to di...
Myanmar commutes all death sentences, reduces Suu Kyi's prison term
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has converted all death sentences in the country to life imprisonment. Additionally, thousands of prisoners, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, receiv...
GL-PvdA and CU propose bill to reduce child poverty
Dutch Members of Parliament Esmah Lahlah and Don Ceder have proposed a new bill aimed at structurally reducing child poverty in the country. The legislative proposal is expected to enter the public co...
Airport parking prices at an all-time high: 'Consider the bus'
Airport parking prices have reached a record high, with the average weekly cost for an official space rising to 98 euros. Rates at major hubs like Schiphol, Dusseldorf, and Brussels are significantly ...
Velsen receives nearly two million euros in state funding for sustainability of swimming pool, town hall, and Polderhuis; projects to be completed next year
The municipality of Velsen has received nearly two million euros in state funding to enhance the sustainability of the De Heerenduinen swimming pool, the Polderhuis, and part of the town hall. These r...
Telstar inspires Waterloo’s revival: ‘Isn’t our location great?’
The amateur football club Waterloo in Driehuis is experiencing a resurgence, drawing inspiration and professional presence from the nearby club Telstar. Since Telstar's rise, Waterloo has become a reg...
Actress Christina Applegate hospitalized
American actress Christina Applegate has been hospitalized since late last month and remains under medical care. The news was first reported by the entertainment website TMZ, though no specific detail...
King's Day 2026: All flea markets in Haarlem at a glance
King's Day 2026 is approaching, featuring traditional flea markets throughout Haarlem where visitors can find low-priced items such as clothing and books. The article provides a comprehensive list of ...
Newly elected FvD councillor had 200 cannabis plants in attic and was previously caught with heavy fireworks
FvD council member Mischa Verhaard from Roosendaal faces potential prosecution after a marijuana nursery with 200 plants was discovered in his home. Verhaard also has a previous conviction for the pos...
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Netflix reports sharply higher profit with Bridgerton as major draw
Netflix reported a significant increase in first-quarter profits, driven by the success of popular titles like Bridgerton and the second season of One Piece. The streaming service also benefited from ...
Max Verstappen admits: ‘Had to bring up Nürburgring races at home. She says: is that really necessary?’
Max Verstappen shared personal anecdotes about his home life and sim racing during a special interactive event titled 'An Evening with Max Verstappen.' The four-time world champion engaged with Dutch ...
Professor: Time to worry about the business climate in Amsterdam
The number of foreign companies establishing themselves in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area has continued to decline, with only 39 new arrivals in 2025. While city officials are prioritizing high-quali...
Cans and bottles can now also be returned at gas stations off the highway
Statiegeld Nederland and Shell have formed a partnership to allow consumers to return deposit cans and bottles at gas stations located off the highway. This initiative aims to make recycling more acce...
Wienen offers glimmer of hope for 'too long' skûtsje: 'We don't follow rules blindly'
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen is seeking a solution for a skûtsje boat that is 50 centimeters too long according to local mooring regulations. The owners had considered cutting the vessel in half to compl...
Camping is becoming increasingly popular: 'Glamping is in demand'
Camping is growing in popularity in the Netherlands, with campgrounds reporting a 9 percent increase in visitors over the past year. This rise in tourism is driven by both Dutch citizens and an increa...