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

Iran accuses IAEA of bias over silence on attacks
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of bias for failing to condemn airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. The organization claims that the UN wat...

Yves Berendse makes TV debut in new talent show Sing With Me
A new music competition titled 'Sing With Me' will debut this autumn on the Dutch television channel SBS6, featuring established artists such as Yves Berendse, Davina Michelle, Nick Schilder, and Wayl...

Stabbing perpetrator unsuccessfully complains of police violence and is now missing
An 18-year-old man was sentenced to one month of juvenile detention for a stabbing and theft in Amsterdam, though he currently remains missing. The court rejected his defense's claims of excessive pol...

Israel again destroys bridges over the Litani River in Lebanon
Israeli fighter jets destroyed two bridges over the Litani river in eastern Lebanon. Israel stated the strikes were carried out because the bridges were being used by Hezbollah to transport weapons.
D66-VVD-GL PvdA coalition seems feasible in Heemstede: scouts green-light start of formation
Exploratory mediators in Heemstede have concluded that a coalition consisting of D66, VVD, and GL-PvdA is feasible. Following the release of the final report, the official formation process for a new ...

A10 South tunneling also leads to tree felling on Beethovenstraat
Five trees on Beethovenstraat in Amsterdam's Zuidas district will be removed or relocated this week to facilitate the relocation of a water pipe for the A10 South tunneling project. This action follow...

More than 150 injured in mass bee attack on procession in Panama
Over 150 people were injured after being attacked by large swarms of bees during a Way of the Cross procession in Penonomé, Panama. The incident occurred as participants were climbing a mountain to r...
Loiza Lamers underwent a hair transplant: 'That scar made me very insecure'
Dutch model and presenter Loiza Lamers shared that she underwent a hair transplant to address insecurity caused by a scar. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she also discussed how she has developed...
4 years, 40 signings and 1 hit; why Ajax used a scattergun approach in the transfer market
Ajax's recruitment strategy has faced severe criticism after analysis showed only one of forty signings over the past four years has been a major success. The trend of poor investment is highlighted b...

Multiple women report being harassed in Nieuw-Vennep
Police have received multiple reports from women who were harassed by a man in Nieuw-Vennep on Monday. The incidents occurred near the location where a 59-year-old woman was killed earlier that same d...

Traffic controllers and multiple road closures due to expected Easter crowds
The municipality of Amsterdam has implemented traffic measures, including road closures and navigation app adjustments, to manage expected congestion during the Easter weekend. Traffic controllers wil...
The courtroom bickering of self-proclaimed CEO backstabbers like those at NAC has nothing to do with football
In his weekly column, Henk Spaan evaluates football figures including Remco Oversier, Emanuel Emegha, and Ronald Koeman. The piece criticizes legal disputes involving football executives, such as thos...
Yes-Girl is an endless BDSM ballet of push and pull in a toxic relationship

What is wrong with street lighting in Velsen? Residents wait for years as Rijkswaterstaat cites bats and budget shortages
Residents in the municipality of Velsen are facing prolonged issues with broken street lighting in areas like Velserbroek and IJmuiden. Rijkswaterstaat has attributed the delay in repairs to budget co...
NATO fund invests millions in Amsterdam biotech company that developed infection-fighting method
Esmee has a unique job at DGTL: ‘I’m working with other people’s urine’
The DGTL Festival at Amsterdam's NDSM-werf marks the start of the festival season, featuring a unique sustainability initiative where worker Esmee processes festival-goers' urine. This project highlig...
Richard Kemper: ‘Canceling is the new crucifixion, but without resurrection’
Dutch performer Richard Kemper expresses his opinion on the secularization of Easter, suggesting that the public holiday should only apply to those who practice the religious tradition. He compares no...
Zino (27) lashed out during asylum riots: ‘You just go along with the crowd’
Zino de W., a 27-year-old from Haarlem, is facing charges for his involvement in violent riots during an anti-asylum policy demonstration in The Hague. He is accused of attacking a police car, the Bin...

Dutch musical performers seize opportunities abroad: better pay, louder applause and less time on the bus
Dutch musical artists are increasingly seeking work abroad in countries such as England, Germany, and China to find higher salaries and more stable performance schedules. These performers are highly v...

Cabinet allocates billions for new offshore wind farm
The Dutch cabinet has allocated 3.9 billion euros for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea, which is expected to be operational by 2032. The project aims to generate 1 gigawatt of power, providin...