Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
British songwriter Talay Riley, 35, dies after stabbing in London
British songwriter Talay Riley has died at the age of 35 following a stabbing incident in East London. He was discovered with stab wounds in a garden on Friday and passed away after being transported ...
Cabinet wants ban on commercial social media work for children
The Dutch cabinet proposes a ban on commercial social media work for children aged 15 and younger. Minister Thierry Aartsen informed the House of Representatives of the plan, which aims to protect min...
Don't be so sour, let's make the World Cup a party
As the World Cup approaches, Dutch fans are beginning to prepare with traditional orange gear and betting pools despite some hesitation. The article acknowledges controversies surrounding FIFA and sch...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Coalition parties Pro and D66, along with Denk, have proposed thirteen measures for the City of Amsterdam to pressure companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The plan prior...
Coalition and Denk want measures against companies profiting from occupation of Palestinian territories
Amsterdam's governing coalition and the Denk party have proposed thirteen measures to restrict business with companies profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The proposal aims to pr...
Bunq fined for late response to customer fraud complaints
The Dutch online bank Bunq has been fined 170,000 euros by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). The penalty was issued because the bank failed to respond in a timely manner to fr...
Comedian Kor Hoebe to voice The Cat in the Hat in new animated film
Comedian Kor Hoebe has been cast as the Dutch voice actor for the lead character in the new animated film "The Cat in the Hat." The movie, based on the classic Dr. Seuss book, is scheduled to premiere...
Business owners devastated after devastating fire in Zwaanshoek
A massive fire in Zwaanshoek has destroyed several businesses, including a long-standing family construction company and an automotive garage, leaving owners devastated by the loss of their property a...
American tourists removed from hop-on hop-off bus by police: "A drone came inside"
Police evacuated a hop-on-hop-off bus near Amsterdam's Leidseplein after reports of a suspicious object prompted a large-scale security operation. Officers used a drone and a search dog to inspect the...
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Netanyahu: Attacks against Iran temporarily halted
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel has temporarily halted its attacks against Iran following a recent surge in violence. Netanyahu warned that Israel would respond with fu...
Norwegian Crown Princess's son finds it hard to be in custody during mother's illness
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, reportedly described his imprisonment as "unbearable" while his mother is seriously ill. These comments were shared by Norwegian med...
Amsterdam version of Assassin’s Creed features city plagued by witches and black magic
WHO chief praises Uganda's Ebola efforts during visit
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Uganda to praise the country's efforts in containing an Ebola outbreak. While the epicenter of the virus is in the neighboring Democratic Republ...
A family of two
The author reflects on their transition to parenthood and the reality of becoming a family of two. This change is symbolized by a small baby coat hanging next to their own on the rack.
Business owners welcome plans to protect Westpoort from housing, but experts see many complications
User bus to move to other side of Oosterpark in three weeks
A mobile drug consumption room in Amsterdam will move from 's Gravesandeplein to the Linnaeusstraat on June 29 to alleviate nuisance for residents and the OLVG Oost hospital. While the bus has reduced...
New French-German fighter jet will not happen
France and Germany have reportedly abandoned their joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The decision comes after sources indicated that ongoing disagreements between the involved ai...
Israel says it will not stop action against Hezbollah
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will continue. He emphasized that any attacks on northern Israel would trigger retaliatory strikes on...
Tight security for Trump's visit to the NBA Finals
Strict security measures have been implemented in New York for President Donald Trump's visit to the third game of the NBA finals on Monday. The event marks the New York Knicks' first appearance in th...