Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sexual Violence Center receives ‘significantly more’ calls following abuse network arrests
Sections of A10 closed June 12-15 weekend
Several connections on the A10 motorway and the S108 entry ramp will be closed during the weekend of June 12 to 15. Travelers should expect disruptions and follow local diversion routes during the mai...
Municipalities lagging far behind on housing for permit holders – check yours here
Most Dutch municipalities are significantly behind on their targets for housing refugees with residence permits, with 12,049 status holders still awaiting a home. This delay forces many individuals to...
NATO aircraft shoot down intruding drone over Latvia
NATO fighter jets, likely French Rafales, shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace. The Latvian armed forces reported the incident amid increasing drone disruptions in the Baltic region linked ...
Review And Now I Know What Love Is: Blackhaine turns the Bijlmerbajes into a bunker of heartbreak
Koeman still faces four selection puzzles for starting XI: final test for Oranje
Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman faces four remaining selection decisions for his starting lineup ahead of a final friendly match against Uzbekistan in Manhattan. This game serves as the last p...
Financial worries for high earners, homeowners and business owners: how to avoid financial trouble
Despite 600 billion euros in Dutch savings accounts, one in five households lacks a financial buffer of at least 1,000 euros. Financial worries are increasingly spreading beyond low-income groups to i...
Halsema closes home in Kattenburg after 5kg of ketamine found
Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam's Kattenburg neighborhood after police discovered over five kilograms of ketamine and other drugs inside. The reside...
Video | Original K3 members perform for the last time in Antwerp
Care villas for severely disabled children to close in three weeks after all: at least 9 children without a place
Two care villas for severely disabled children are set to close in three weeks due to financial difficulties, leaving at least nine children without placement. Parents are threatening legal action and...
Gathering in churches, mosques and creative hubs on Architecture Day
The ABC Architectuurcentrum is organizing Architecture Day, focusing on buildings and locations that foster social cohesion and solidarity. The event aims to explore how architectural design and neigh...
Kallas: Middle East does not need escalation
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed concern over recent escalations in the conflict involving Iran, urging all parties to return to the negotiating table. Speaking before a meeting of EU def...
SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI IPOs lure investors, but risks are high: ‘Greed is at play’
Investors are increasingly seeking shares in high-profile companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, often turning to risky and obscure financial products. Despite high costs and potential for loss...
Houthis close Red Sea to Israeli ships
The Yemeni Houthi movement has announced a ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea and confirmed launching attacks against Israel. These actions were taken in response to recent Israeli military strikes a...
Xi Jinping begins first visit to North Korea in 7 years
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day official visit. This marks his first trip to the country since 2019 and his first foreign travel of the year.
Oil prices rise again as Middle East violence flares up
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday following renewed conflict between Israel and Iran. The escalation has diminished hopes for peace and raised concerns about the continued obstruction of oil tankers i...
Tim Krul’s fond memories of the ‘substitution of the century’ actually get you in the mood for the World Cup
Red Cross raises 690,000 euros to fight Ebola in Congo
The Dutch Red Cross has raised 690,000 euros to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in East Congo. Director Harm Goossens stated that more funding is urgently required to purchase essential pro...
Deaths after strong earthquake off Philippines coast
A powerful earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines has resulted in at least three deaths and four injuries. Authorities report that several buildings on the island have collap...
North Holland traffic: Major delays on the N246 after accident in Monday morning rush hour, June 8
An accident on the N246 near West-Knollendam caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour on Monday, June 8. The incident resulted in heavy congestion in the Noord-Holland region of ...