Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
France reviews 70,000 child abuse reports
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered prosecutors to urgently review 70,000 child-related abuse reports by July 14. This directive follows the tragic murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna and a...
Third Bach Week focuses on ‘brilliant women’: ‘I find it inspiring’
Social saunas are popular among Amsterdam millennials: ‘I used to go out a lot, now I’m here more often with friends’
Mayors caught in bind as new coalitions demand ‘zero asylum seekers’ despite dispersal law
Dutch mayors are facing conflict between the national asylum seeker distribution law and new local coalition agreements that refuse to host refugees. Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Nether...
Opinion: ‘The fact that people keep their distance and don’t immediately invite you in is likely not unique to Groet’
My father and his new wife left me behind in Malaysia with a host family
Star chef Dennis Huwaë opens accessible restaurant in Het Sieraad in West: ‘Your summer body is going to have a hard time’
Spot the differences: Platanenweg in 1970 and 2026
Haven-Stad under further pressure: province blocks housing plans in Amsterdam port
Tsunami warning after powerful earthquake in Philippines
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines early Monday morning, triggering a tsunami warning for the region. The alert also extends to coastal areas in Indonesia and Ja...
Armenian PM claims election victory for his party
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory for his Civil Contract party in the country's parliamentary elections. During a press conference held overnight, Pashinyan described the re...
Israel closes Gaza border crossings after Iran attack
Israel has closed its border crossings to the Gaza Strip as a security measure following missile attacks from Iran. The decision was announced by the government agency COGAT, which coordinates access ...
Human Rights Institute: Quarter of people with disabilities feel inferior
A study by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights involving over 1,800 people found that one in four individuals with disabilities feels excluded from society. The report also highlights significa...
D66: parental consent not required for abuse investigations
The Dutch political party D66 proposes removing the requirement for parental consent when initiating investigations into suspected child abuse. The party emphasizes that child safety and the child's o...
Trump asks Netanyahu not to carry out retaliatory attack
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a retaliatory strike against Iran following a recent attack. The request was communicated duri...
Major fire at company in Zwaanshoek under control
A large fire at an industrial site in Zwaanshoek, Haarlemmermeer, was brought under control late Wednesday night after affecting several businesses and scattering solar panel debris. Smoke warnings fo...
Revolutionary Guard: attacks on Israel were a warning
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG) declared that its recent missile attack on Israel was a warning following an Israeli strike on Beirut earlier that day. The IRG also warned of larger-scale attack...
Koeman on being far from sick wife Bartina during World Cup: 'It is difficult'
Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman spoke at a press conference about the challenge of being far from his wife, Bartina, while she undergoes cancer treatment. Due to her illness, she is unable to trave...
Trump to Iran: Return to the negotiating table
US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to cease its missile attacks on Israel and return to the negotiating table. Speaking to Fox News, Trump responded to Tehran's retaliatory strikes following Isr...
A2 speeder clocked at 240 km/h, car and license seized
Police confiscated the vehicle and driver's license of a motorist caught traveling at nearly 240 km/h on the A2 motorway on Sunday morning. The driver was recorded by a laser device significantly exce...