Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Only a miracle can save Haarlem's combined rail maintenance. 'Destruction of capital'
The Dutch House of Representatives has accepted a 50 million euro loss and extended passenger disruptions due to stalled rail maintenance in Haarlem. Despite criticism regarding the waste of public fu...
Alex Warren to release second album in August
Singer Alex Warren announced on Instagram that his second album, titled WILDCHILD, will be released on August 28. The 13-track project includes his recently released singles FEVER DREAM and FINE PLACE...
Police urge not to share viral footage of IJmuiden assault: ‘Case has already been handled’
Police are urging the public to stop sharing and delete viral social media footage of an assault in IJmuiden, noting that the incident is an old case that has already been legally resolved. Authoritie...
Amsterdam student (15) seriously injured by electric shock during school trip in Germany
Jetten: first social security deal, then talk about money
Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced that the Dutch cabinet will only consider adjusting financial coalition agreements after reaching a substantive deal on social security with labor unions and the op...
Even without Hungarian blockade, Ukrainian EU membership is still far off
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced a deal on Wednesday to end his country's blockade of Ukraine's EU accession process. Despite this breakthrough, the article notes that Ukraine's actual...
Holly Mae Brood stars in new Videoland series La Vida Barcelona
Actress Holly Mae Brood has been cast in the lead role of the new Videoland series titled "La Vida Barcelona." The streaming service announced on Thursday that filming for the production is currently ...
Disneyland Paris still hasn't recouped billion-euro investment after 34 years
Disney has not yet recouped its multi-billion euro investment in Disneyland Paris after 34 years of operation. An analysis by theme park journalists indicates that the resort still faces a deficit of ...
Sources: UK and France finalizing plans to demine Hormuz
The United Kingdom and France have finalized plans for a naval mission to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz following potential agreements between the US and Iran. An international coalition is pr...
Lufthansa Boeing nose gear collapses at Frankfurt airport
A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner's nose gear collapsed on Thursday while at Frankfurt Airport. No passengers were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.
Hezbollah: Israel not safe as long as Lebanon is under attack
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warned that northern Israel will remain unsafe as long as Lebanese villages are targeted by Israeli bombings. He called for a complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Isra...
Milo (22) and Mels (23) lost a friend to suicide: 'It brought us closer together'
Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds a...
BOOS celebrates tenth anniversary with special evening at AFAS Live
The BNNVARA program BOOS will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a special event at AFAS Live in September. Hosted by Tim Hofman, the evening will feature retrospective clips, stories, and discussio...
Castricum artist collective CAKtwo gets permanent spot in Muiderslot moat
The Castricum artist collective CAKtwo has secured a permanent location for their artwork, "WATERJUFFER," in the moat of Muiderslot in Muiden. The collective, comprised of Marina Pronk, Berend Wijers,...
Man (20) seriously injured after fall at work
A 20-year-old man was seriously injured after falling from a height during an industrial accident at a business park in Schiphol-Rijk on Monday. He was treated at the scene for head injuries and multi...
Four arrested for illegal veterinary drug trade in North Holland
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) arrested four individuals in North Holland on Wednesday for the illegal trade of veterinary medicines. During the operation, investiga...
Spain condemns attack on UNIFIL base in Lebanon
Spain has condemned an attack on a UNIFIL peacekeeper base in Lebanon that resulted in the death of a Serbian peacekeeper and injuries to two Spanish soldiers. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reported t...
Amazon creates 25,000 new jobs in Europe through additional investment
Amazon plans to increase its investments in Europe, which is expected to create 25,000 new jobs across the continent in the coming years. This expansion will add to the company's current European work...
House in North closed after discovery of over 700 nitrate fireworks and drug production equipment
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam Noord after police discovered 735 nitrates and drug production equipment. During the raid, officers found ...
Water pipe tobacco production site discovered in Amsterdam
Police discovered an illegal hookah tobacco production site in an Amsterdam warehouse on Tuesday, seizing over 3,100 kilograms of tobacco. The FIOD and Customs destroyed the production equipment, and ...