Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amnesty warns of human rights violations at World Cup
Amnesty International has warned of serious human rights risks associated with the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament, scheduled for June and...
Australian fugitive gunman killed after manhunt
Australian fugitive Dezi Freeman was shot dead by police in northeast Victoria following a seven-month manhunt. Freeman was the primary suspect in the killing of two police officers in Porepunkah, and...
UNIFIL peacekeepers injured in southern Lebanon attack
Several UNIFIL peacekeepers were wounded during an attack in South Lebanon. The incident was confirmed by a UNIFIL spokesperson to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency.
Person injured in fight at asylum seekers' center in Southeast
A man was injured and hospitalized following a fight involving four people at an asylum seekers center on Hogehilweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. Emergency services responded to the scene after 9:30 PM, but...
Code yellow in coastal provinces due to showers with heavy wind gusts
The Dutch weather service KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the coastal provinces and the IJsselmeer area for Sunday night into Monday morning. Heavy showers are expected to bring wind gusts r...
Public transport temporarily free in parts of Australia due to fuel shortage
The Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania have made public transport temporarily free to help residents cope with rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran. This measure is intended to pr...
Abbenes to get second-hand bicycle bridge with poem on the side
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is installing a second-hand bicycle bridge over the Hoofdvaart canal near Abbenes. The bridge will feature a poem on its side written by local polder poet Leo Richar...
Pakistan to host Iran-US talks in coming days
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the country is prepared to host diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days. The initiative aims to address regional ten...
Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen from museum in Parma
Three paintings by Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen from a museum in the Italian province of Parma last week. The suspects involved in the theft remain at large as the inve...
How John Bijl became the world's largest fern grower thanks to a 'magic box' invention
Vitro Plus, led by John Bijl, has become the world's largest fern grower, controlling 80% of the global market with 40 million mini-plants produced annually. Based in Zeeland, the company’s success ...
Police expect driver to set an example, but pull 50-year-old in special bus off the road: ‘Exceptional’
A 50-year-old driver from Haarlem had his license confiscated on Sunday after being caught speeding in a special transport vehicle. The driver was traveling 57 kilometers per hour over the speed limit...
Show-off instead of creator
The article discusses the numerous derogatory nicknames given to Donald Trump, noting that he has accumulated more than all previous U.S. presidents combined. These labels range from insults regarding...
While Netherlands waits for EU, other member states work on their own social media bans for children
While the Netherlands waits for European Union regulations, other member states like Austria are implementing their own national bans on social media for children under 14. Several EU countries are pu...
Russian oil tanker expected in Cuba on Monday
A Russian oil tanker is expected to arrive in Cuba on Monday despite the ongoing oil blockade imposed by the United States. Data from maritime monitoring firm Kpler confirms the vessel's scheduled arr...
Lebanon reports over 1,200 killed in Israeli attacks since March 2
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that Israeli attacks have killed 1,238 people in Lebanon since March 2. Israel states that these military operations are being carried out to eliminate the mili...
Gerard hands over De Boekel campsite to daughter and son-in-law: ‘I performed at the top level for years, now I’m winding down’
Gerard Swart is stepping down from managing camping De Boekel in Akersloot after dedicating his life to the family business. He is handing over the operations to his daughter, Mary Swart, and his son-...
40 species added to protected wildlife list
The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) has added 40 species to its international protection list, including the snowy owl. This decision was finalized during the COP15 summit...
Everyone has a right to a home: Leo Kwant passes Sterk Velsen baton to son Milco
After sixteen years, 77-year-old Leo Kwant is retiring from his city council seat and chairmanship of the Sterk Velsen party. He will be succeeded by his 39-year-old son, Milco Kwant, during a transit...
KLM longs for Airbus A350: ‘Suitable for all geopolitical turbulence’
KLM is investing 7 billion euros in new aircraft, including the Airbus A350, to support long-term growth and navigate current geopolitical challenges. Despite facing difficulties from the pandemic's a...
Lively swapping at the Swapshare in Schalkwijk. ‘Great when someone else is happy with something you no longer use’
The Schalkwijk shopping center hosted a "Swapshare" event where visitors could trade items they no longer used for something new. The initiative encouraged community sharing and provided a lively atmo...