Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Media: Iranians form human chain around potential targets
Iranians have formed human chains around bridges and power plants to protest potential military attacks by the United States and Israel. This demonstration follows threats made by U.S. President Donal...

Jetten hopes for US restraint after threat against Iran
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called for restraint from the United States following President Donald Trump's threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Jetten criticized the President's rh...

Dutch model Bregje Heinen and actor Michael Trevino welcome baby
Dutch model Bregje Heinen and American actor Michael Trevino have welcomed their first child, a son named Jack Wild Trevino. The couple announced the birth of their son through a post on Instagram.
Community service for Velsen man after domestic violence. Judge: 'You just have to keep your hands off women'
A 41-year-old man from Velsen was sentenced by a court in Haarlem to 60 hours of community service for assaulting and threatening his partner in Beverwijk. Half of the sentence is suspended, and the j...

Macron: French citizens held in Iran are on their way home
Two French citizens have been released from an Iranian prison after more than three years as part of a prisoner exchange. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed their return, while Iranian state media re...
Tough luck! Fatbikes to be banned in Vondelpark
Amsterdam is implementing a ban on fatbikes in the Vondelpark to address safety concerns and public irritation caused by speeding riders. The decision follows growing frustration among residents who a...

From piano music to country at 't Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord
This weekend, the 't Mosterdzaadje concert hall in Santpoort-Noord will host several musical performances. The program features a variety of genres, ranging from piano music to country.

NASA releases historic Artemis II 'earthset' photo
NASA has released a historic "earthset" photograph captured during the Artemis II mission from the far side of the moon. The image, taken on Monday, depicts the Earth disappearing behind the lunar hor...

Video | Frank Lammers drives past ArenA and shouts: 'Keep training, guys'

Renée van Wegberg to play Céline Dion in musical TITANIQUE
Dutch actress Renée van Wegberg will portray Céline Dion in the musical parody TITANIQUE. The show reimagines the story of the film Titanic through the perspective of the Canadian singer.

Thousands of kilos of free potatoes and carrots at Buikslotermeerplein tonight
Stichting Voervervoer is distributing 7,000 kilograms of potatoes and carrots for free at Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerplein tonight to combat food waste and poverty. The initiative highlights that one i...

Pension fund invests 350 million euros in 1,000 rental homes for seniors
Dutch pension fund ABP and investor CBRE are investing 350 million euros to develop approximately 1,000 rental homes for senior citizens. The project aims to provide sustainable and affordable housing...

Netherlands to receive fifth Patriot air defense battery
The Netherlands is set to receive a fifth Patriot air defense battery, having been granted priority despite high global demand and typical waiting periods of eight years. This acquisition will strengt...

Lawyer in swimming pool intern sex case: no evidence of rape
The lawyer for a 21-year-old swimming pool intern accused of abusing 14 children argued during a court hearing in Zutphen that there is no evidence of sexual penetration. Despite the defense's claims,...
Germany aims to lower food prices to boost purchasing power: should the Netherlands follow suit?
The Dutch government is exploring options to support purchasing power, such as a potential VAT reduction on food, amidst rising prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Reporter Peet Vogels e...

Man injured in Amsterdam stabbing
A man was injured in a stabbing incident at Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon and transported to the hospital. Police are currently investigating the circumstances and searc...

Inspectorate: 42 violations among cannabis experiment growers last year
The Inspectorate of Justice and Security reported 42 violations among the ten licensed growers participating in the Dutch cannabis experiment last year. Out of 46 inspections conducted, authorities is...
Juice vlogger Yvonne Coldeweijer expects John de Mol to pay her in full
Kamernet scammer gets community service and avoids jail for getting his life back on track

In-house furnace builder training helps LIZ Holland tackle staff shortage
LIZ Holland in Velsen-Noord has launched an internal training program for oven builders to address a persistent shortage of specialized personnel. The initiative provides hands-on masonry and construc...