Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hundreds of ships stuck off Strait of Hormuz, oil prices rise slightly
Military confrontations between the United States and Iran have led to a near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, stranding hundreds of ships in the Persian Gulf. Consequently, global oil prices h...
The largest canal house in Amsterdam was home to the 'arms dealers for peace'
The Trip family, notable 17th-century merchants known as 'arms dealers for peace,' were among the wealthiest citizens in Amsterdam. Their former residence, an impressive city palace, is located at Klo...
International students ultimately contribute more money to the Netherlands
Research from the Centraal Planbureau indicates that international students provide a net positive financial contribution to the Netherlands through taxes and social premiums. While their arrival has ...
Dolly Parton buried in private ceremony in Nashville on Friday
Country music icon Dolly Parton was buried in a private ceremony in Nashville on Friday alongside her late husband, Carl Dean. Following her passing at age eighty, the family has requested donations t...
Final Zomergasten broadcast shows all 214 guests from the past 38 years
The Dutch television program Zomergasten has ended after 39 years, marking the occasion with a compilation of all 214 guests who have appeared since 1988. The show, which was cancelled due to public b...
Striking confession in the latest Zomergasten: psychiatrist smilingly admits to alcohol addiction
Psychiatrist Jim van Os served as the final guest on the long-running television show Zomergasten. During the interview, he discussed his professional philosophies and made a candid confession about h...
Today will be a soaking wet day: KNMI issues code yellow for the entire Netherlands due to severe thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a nationwide code yellow warning for severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and high wind gusts. The weather conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday, with drier and sunnier spells...
Frederiek shadowed at Ukrainian military hospital: "Injuries I had never seen before"
Frederiek Roukens, a medical student from Amsterdam, recently volunteered at a military hospital in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where she provided intensive care to soldiers with severe combat injuries. After r...
Fixed energy contract now hundreds of euros more expensive due to high gas prices
Households in the Netherlands are experiencing a sharp increase in energy costs, with new fixed contracts costing nearly 600 euros more per year than in February. This price hike is largely attributed...
Spot the differences: Overtoom in 1960 and 2026
The location at Overtoom 187-195 previously operated as a VAMI ice cream factory and a Melkunie dessert plant until 1974. Since 1982, the site has been occupied by a residential complex designed by ar...
Initiators cite new argument for three wind turbines: they could power 18,000 new homes in Amsterdam
Initiators are proposing three new wind turbines at Noorder IJplas to help relieve pressure on Amsterdam's overloaded electricity grid. The project could provide enough power for 18,000 homes, and sup...
At Couvert in the Rivierenbuurt, there is only one dish on the menu every day for 8.95 euros
Couvert in the Rivierenbuurt neighborhood of Amsterdam offers a simplified dining experience with only one international dish served daily for 8.95 euros. The menu, which rotates regularly, features r...
Amsterdam streetwear label Aiche opens Fashion Week with first couture collection: ‘This show allows us to be more boundless’
Childhood friends Milki Abadura and Tim Sluijzer are set to open Amsterdam Fashion Week on September 1st. They will debut their first couture collection for their streetwear label, Aiche.
I saw my chance to build a better life for my daughter
An Indonesian woman moved to the Netherlands to work as an au pair to secure a better future for her daughter, whom she had to leave behind for six years. After overcoming significant hardships, inclu...
From a dark room, Anil van der Zee grew into an important voice for ME patients, royal honor for Amsterdam resident
Anil van der Zee, an Amsterdam resident housebound due to severe ME, has received a royal honor for his dedicated advocacy and research contributions for patients with post-acute infectious illnesses....
Ajax heads toward transfer chaos: ‘I hope we will soon have a squad that can compete for trophies’
Ajax secured a comfortable 4-0 victory against Telstar in a match held in Haarlem. Despite the win, the club faces a challenging final three days of the transfer window, with management aiming to fina...
Maaike (51) from Haarlem missing after natural disaster in Nepal
Maaike Moolhuijsen, a 51-year-old from Haarlem, is missing after severe flooding in Nepal killed hundreds and left thousands unaccounted for. She was traveling as part of a group tour, and her family ...
Sofyan Amrabat, Ajax's new '6', is more of a balance keeper than a playmaker
Ajax has signed 30-year-old midfielder Sofyan Amrabat to act as the team's new number six and provide tactical balance. While he is praised for his defensive awareness, concerns persist regarding his ...
Residents anxious after two explosions at home in one day: "Unsettling feeling"
A home in Amsterdam-Osdorp was hit by two separate explosions within 24 hours, following an earlier failed attempt by a teenage suspect to damage the property. While no injuries were reported, the loc...
Musician FINNEAS marries Claudia Sulewski
Musician FINNEAS married Claudia Sulewski during an intimate ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, officiated by his sister, Billie Eilish. The couple, who began dating in 2018 and got engaged last y...