Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hormuz coalition leaders to discuss reopening strait Friday
Leaders of the 'Hormuz coalition' are set to meet this Friday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian blockade. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is expected to participate in the...
Third suspect arrested for fireworks at Ajax - FC Groningen
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Hoofddorp on Tuesday as the third suspect in an investigation into fireworks thrown during an Eredivisie match between Ajax and FC Groningen. The suspect faces c...
Amsterdammers wanted to be seen at Van der Eerden’s beach club (1955-2026)
Simone Zeefuik (43) from the Bijlmer wrote a play about female friendships under pressure
Cry for help over situation at care facility: "My mother is begging me to help her"
Relatives and a former employee at the In het Zomerpark care home in Nieuw-Vennep have raised alarms over severe neglect, including medication errors, poor hygiene, and moldy food. Although the manage...
Not a Greek figure, Medea is a benefit scandal parent according to director Angelo: ‘Ultimately her child is taken away’
Theater director Angelo Ormskerk reinterprets the Greek tragedy of Medea by framing the protagonist as a victim of the Dutch childcare benefit scandal. The production explores the systemic pressures a...
Environmental group wants to stop climate project: does carbon storage delay the green transition?
The environmental organization MOB has challenged a carbon capture and storage project at the Dutch Council of State, arguing it may prolong dependence on fossil fuels. The group claims that storing i...
MEPs: do not lift sanctions against Hungary yet
European Parliament rapporteurs Tineke Strik and Daniel Freund have stated that it is too early to lift EU sanctions against Hungary. They emphasized that the Hungarian government must first implement...
Art heist suspects may have wanted to sell loot to the state
Suspects involved in an art robbery in Drenthe reportedly planned to sell the stolen items back to the Dutch state. This information was allegedly revealed by one of the suspects to undercover agents ...
X must give privacy researcher Mekić access to his data
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that social media platform X must provide entrepreneur and privacy researcher Danny Mekić with access to his personal data. This decision upholds a previous lo...
Free public transport for children until 2027: applications now open at city service desks
Parents can now apply for free public transport for children until 2027 at the City Desk without needing a DigiD. This initiative simplifies the application process for local families to access compli...
Gerard Metselaar leaves Hart voor Bloemendaal faction and keeps seat
Gerard Metselaar has left the Hart voor Bloemendaal political faction while retaining his seat in the municipal council. Metselaar, who was the second candidate on the party's election list, will cont...
Public Prosecution Service will not say where Romanian art treasures were found
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has recovered stolen Romanian art treasures, including a golden helmet and two golden bracelets, but refuses to disclose where they were stored. Authorities a...
Record passenger numbers at Eindhoven Airport as revenue increases
Eindhoven Airport saw a record-breaking nearly seven million passengers travel through its gates last year. This increase in passenger volume resulted in higher turnover and profit for the airport.
Court fines FvD MP 450 euros for Nazi tweet
The Hague Court of Appeal has fined Forum voor Democratie MP Pepijn van Houwelingen 450 euros for insulting two former ministers by posting a doctored image of them with a Nazi flag on X. The incident...
Clannad frontwoman Moya Brennan dies at 73
Irish singer and harpist Moya Brennan, the lead vocalist of the band Clannad, has died at the age of 73. She was a celebrated musician whose career included winning both a Grammy and a BAFTA award.
How to get your child to play outside more
While outdoor play is widely recognized as beneficial for a child's health, many children currently do not spend enough time outside. This article explores various methods parents can use to encourage...
Ricardo’s (26) trophy cabinet is almost full, but he still has room for a Haarlemmermeer medal: ‘You get the occasional bruise’
Combat athlete Ricardo de Jong was honored with a sports medal by the municipality of Haarlemmermeer during a ceremony in Hoofddorp celebrating 150 local athletes. Despite possessing 31 national title...
Collision with truck on N232 near Schiphol, heavy damage and delays
A taxi van and a truck collided on the N232 near Schiphol on Tuesday morning, resulting in significant vehicle damage and traffic delays. It is currently unknown if anyone was injured in the incident.
China condemns ‘dangerous’ US blockade of Iran
China has condemned the United States' blockade of Iranian ports, labeling the move as dangerous and irresponsible behavior. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued the statement in res...