Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amnesty seeks US accountability for Iranian school attack
Amnesty International is calling for accountability regarding a US airstrike on a school in Iran that resulted in the deaths of at least 168 people, including more than 100 children. The organization'...
What can Amsterdam learn from Enschede’s fatbike ban? ‘Did you see him look? He knows it's not allowed’
Vanished: Droste Football Club, where fire spoiled the chocolate
This article profiles the history of Voetbal Vereniging Droste, a defunct corporate football club associated with the famous chocolate manufacturer. It is the 25th entry in a series focusing on sports...
Spain will not join mission to clear Strait of Hormuz blockade
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced that Spain will not participate in a military mission to clear the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The Spanish government considers the conflict i...
Company van catches fire on Eikenstraat in Haarlem
A company car spontaneously caught fire on Monday afternoon on Eikenstraat in Haarlem. The fire originated in the engine compartment of the vehicle while it was parked.
Jewish school administrator disappointed after meeting with Jetten
Herman Loonstein, the administrator of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The meeting was convened to discuss sec...
Jewish school director ‘deeply disappointed’ after meeting Jetten: ‘Issues are being downplayed’
Herman Loonstein, the director of the Jewish school Cheider in Amsterdam, expressed deep disappointment following a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding recent attacks. Loonstein ar...
Hackers no longer always human, AI assistants can also do the work: ‘Concerning’
Recent research demonstrates that AI agents are making hacking significantly easier by automating complex tasks that previously required an entire department of experts. In a notable example, a resear...
Amsterdam man (20) arrested after discovery of large quantity of drugs and cash
A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested in Hoofddorp after police discovered a significant amount of hard drugs and over 12,000 euros in cash hidden in his car. The suspect, who was initially st...
Rebecca (36) started as a student at D66 and is now lead candidate for Forza! in Castricum: 'I was once a bit naive'
Rebecca de Knegt has taken over as the lead candidate for the Forza! party in Castricum, succeeding Ralph Castricum after ten years. A public administrator and lawyer, de Knegt notes that while her pe...
Extinction Rebellion activist Jiska Bours the face of GroenLinks-PvdA Castricum: ‘I’m actually too well-behaved for the council’
Jiska Bours, an activist known for her involvement with Extinction Rebellion, has been named the lead candidate for the GroenLinks-PvdA party in Castricum. Transitioning from street protests on the A1...
Record number of discrimination reports in Kennemerland, but Jews and Muslims still struggle to find reporting center
Discriminatie.nl Kennemerland reported a record 1,069 discrimination complaints in 2025, representing a 42 percent increase compared to the previous year. Despite the overall rise in reports, the orga...
Many Zwanenburg residents in political newcomer Hart van Haarlemmermeer: 'We will soon be the local party'
Jeanette Koolmoes, a former council member, has launched the new local political party Hart van Haarlemmermeer (HVH), which prominently features candidates from Zwanenburg. The party aims to serve as ...
K3 Originals reunion show coming to Videoland in April
The original members of the group K3 will perform a reunion concert at Rotterdam Ahoy, which will be broadcast on the streaming service Videoland on April 11. Viewers can join a digital watchparty at ...
Israel warns of group claiming attacks in the Netherlands
Israel has issued a warning regarding a new group claiming responsibility for explosions and arson attacks at Jewish targets across Europe, including the Netherlands. Authorities report that images of...
Cabinet expects no energy crisis like 2022, but remains vigilant
The Dutch cabinet is closely monitoring rising energy prices but currently sees no immediate need for intervention similar to the 2022 crisis. While no measures are being implemented yet, the governme...
Musical 'Cats' returns to the Netherlands with a twist: the Rijksmuseum is the setting
Neighborhood strongly opposes garbage boat in canal: "It's such a beautiful spot, historic heritage"
Residents and business owners in Amsterdam are protesting a municipal plan to station a waste collection boat on the Singel canal starting June 1st. While the city aims to remove garbage bags from the...
Meta Platforms signs $27 billion deal with Amsterdam AI cloud company
Amsterdam-based cloud company Nebius has secured a $27 billion deal with Meta Platforms to provide AI computing power. The agreement involves Nebius supplying infrastructure resources to support the a...
Hillegom names bike path after beloved priest of former St. Joseph's Church
The municipality of Hillegom has officially named a previously anonymous bicycle path the Pastoor Hardingpad in honor of a beloved local priest. Alderman Karin Hoekstra unveiled the new street sign fo...