Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Record number of homes sold despite rising prices
Existing owner-occupied home prices in the Netherlands rose by an average of 5.4 percent in February compared to the same period last year. According to data from the CBS and Kadaster, house prices ar...
Inspectorate intervenes at Bloemendaal cosmetic clinic over ‘serious shortcomings’; plastic surgeon calls action ‘disproportionate’
The Dutch Health Care Inspectorate has intervened at a cosmetic clinic in Bloemendaal due to serious shortcomings and patient safety concerns. Plastic surgeon Joost van Tetering has criticized the int...
Toos & Henk - March 23
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique daily take on current events through the comic strip 'Toos & Henk.' The series is published from Monday to Saturday, with this specific update dated March 2...
UN: Earth retained record amount of heat in 2025
The World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations reported that the Earth retained a record amount of heat in 2025. The agency warned that the consequences of this warming could persist for ...
Israeli military: large-scale attacks on Tehran
The Israeli military (IDF) announced it launched a series of large-scale airstrikes against Tehran on Monday morning. According to military officials, the operation specifically targeted infrastructur...
Many single women living here need help with practical tasks around the house
Chaos over asbestos toys: warnings everywhere, no clear overview
A rise in product warnings for toys containing asbestos has created confusion across Europe due to inconsistent reporting standards between different countries. The central European system designed to...
Turnout disparities between Amsterdam neighborhoods are an acute threat to democracy, says this political scientist
Paris mayor: City will never be far-right
Left-wing candidate Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected as the mayor of Paris after defeating conservative former minister Rachida Dati. His victory ensures the continuation of socialist party governa...
19-year-old Thom from Bennebroek jumps into Leidsevaart without hesitation after car plunges into water: 'It was a kind of reflex'
Nineteen-year-old Thom van Stormbroek jumped into the cold Leidsevaart canal on Sunday evening to rescue a woman whose car had driven into the water. His quick actions allowed the woman to escape the ...
Deuce wins Battle of the Bands in Beverwijk’s Great Church: ‘There is a lot of music in this village’
The band Deuce won the Battle of the Bands competition held at the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk, earning a 1,000-euro prize and a performance slot at Bevrijdingsdag IJmond 2026. Maks Wissink was also recog...
Slovenians limited to 50 liters of fuel per day
Slovenia has introduced a temporary 50-liter daily fuel limit for motorists due to shortages at gas stations. The supply issues are driven by high demand from Italian and Austrian drivers taking advan...
'Talento' kicks off with talent show in Delftwijk: 'Don't remember the name of the song, but it's very beautiful'
The Talento Platform celebrated the opening of its new location at the Delftwijk City youth center with a festive talent show on Sunday afternoon. The event featured local musical performances and mar...
Dream afternoon for Sem van Duijn (22) against PSV. Attacker involved in all Telstar goals. ‘These are bonus points’
Sem van Duijn delivered a standout performance for Telstar, contributing to every goal in their match against PSV. The 22-year-old attacker, who previously played for Jong AZ, described the performanc...
Iranians protest on Dam Square against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and bombs
Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and military intervention. The demonstrators expressed oppositio...
Distinguishing between West’s white LEDs and East’s red lights is difficult in the heat of the battle, and Joep’s colorblindness doesn’t help
Ingmar Bruinsma is installing extensive LED strips on the football fields of vv Knollendam to distinguish different sides of the pitch. The use of red and white lights proves challenging for colorblin...
PSV fans remain optimistic after loss to Telstar: 'We'll be champions anyway'
PSV supporters expressed continued confidence in winning the league title despite a 3-1 defeat against Telstar. Fans leaving the stadium early remained optimistic, noting that the loss would not hinde...
Exit poll: PM Golob's liberal party narrowly the largest in Slovenia
According to exit polls, Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement has narrowly won the parliamentary elections in Slovenia. The party was in a close race against the right-wing populist ...
Spot the differences between this Belgian and Dutch gas station
Dutch gas stations near the border are facing financial hardship as thousands of motorists travel to Belgium daily for cheaper fuel. While Dutch pumps remain empty, queues are forming just a few kilom...
Vehicle in water at Leidsevaart in Bennebroek, bystander rushes to help
A vehicle ended up in the water at the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek on Sunday evening around 6:50 PM. Emergency services responded to the scene and categorized the incident as a medium water accident.