Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Brabant wants to continue with Adema as King's Commissioner
The Provincial Council of North Brabant has nominated Ina Adema for a second six-year term as the King's Commissioner. Adema, who has served in the role since 2020, awaits final approval from the Dutc...
Cyclist and child injured in collision with car in Haarlem
A cyclist and a child were rushed to the hospital on Friday morning following an accident involving a car in Haarlem. Both individuals sustained injuries in the collision, though further details regar...
At least four US tanker aircraft crew members killed in Iraq
At least four crew members of a U.S. tanker aircraft died when the plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. While the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed the incident was an attack, the U.S. Central ...
Health ministers still considering what disability care motion 'means'
Health Minister Sophie Hermans and colleague Mirjam Sterk are evaluating the impact of a parliamentary motion against budget cuts in disabled care. They intend to determine how this decision will infl...
Cor, Nol and Alex are a well-oiled machine collecting textiles: 'Alex crawls into the container and passes the bags to us'
Volunteers Cor, Nol, and Alex from the OIG-IHD organization successfully collected hundreds of kilograms of donated textiles this morning. The team works together efficiently to gather bags from colle...
Lubach apologizes after causing rush on cheap Belgian gas station: ‘Don’t go to Herentals’
Dutch television host Arjen Lubach has apologized for causing an unexpected rush of customers at a gas station in Herentals, Belgium, after featuring it on his show. He informed the press agency ANP t...
King's Day 2026: Amsterdam parties you don't want to miss
Amsterdam will celebrate King's Day on Monday, April 27, 2026, with the city hosting various festivities including boat parties on the canals and large festivals. The event is expected to draw thousan...
Cecilia had a mural made of the ‘Hotel California’ album cover as the starting point for her interior colors
Cecilia van Weel-Niesten, 76, designed her new 90-square-meter apartment in Beverwijk around the colors of a mural inspired by the 'Hotel California' album cover. She lives with her dog Moos and descr...
Iran recovers bodies from Sri Lanka after Iranian ship sinks
Iran is repatriating the bodies of 84 crew members from the sunken warship IRIS Dena from Sri Lanka this Friday. The vessel was destroyed last week by a U.S. attack off the Sri Lankan coast.
For the first time there is a chance to defeat Orbán, says Budapest mayor during brief Amsterdam visit
Israeli Ambassador: synagogue arson very disturbing
The Israeli ambassador to the Netherlands, Zvi Aviner Vapni, described the arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam as very disturbing. He called for a firm stance against hatred and emphasized the im...
Iranians take to the streets for Jerusalem Day despite war
Thousands of Iranians participated in anti-Israel demonstrations across various cities to mark the annual al-Quds Day, also known as Jerusalem Day. The large-scale protests took place despite the ongo...
Van den Brink: time needed to solve asylum problems
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that the government needs more time to solve asylum issues and acknowledged the frustration of municipalities forced to keep reception centers open longer. He...
Public Prosecution Service demands data from Tata Steel in criminal investigation
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has seized administrative data from Tata Steel's IJmuiden office as part of a long-standing criminal investigation. Officials have not disclosed the specific natur...
Rijsenhout bins uncollected due to wrong waste, residents angry: 'I’m constantly afraid of doing something wrong'
A waste separation pilot in Rijsenhout has led to frustration among residents as PBD bins are frequently left uncollected due to contamination issues. Local residents report feeling overwhelmed and in...
Tusk: Poland to join EU defense plan after all
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the Polish government will adopt a resolution to utilize the European Union's SAFE program for defense funding, despite a veto from President Karol Nawrocki. ...
Van Weel: Rotterdam synagogue fire ‘smells of antisemitism’
Dutch Justice and Security Minister David van Weel stated that an arson attack at a Rotterdam synagogue likely constitutes antisemitic violence. While an investigation is ongoing to identify the perpe...
Bike gone! This many bikes were stolen in Haarlem last year
This article discusses the prevalence of bicycle theft in Haarlem, noting the common experience of owners finding their bikes missing and locks cut. It examines the statistics regarding how many bicyc...
Israel bombs bridge in Lebanon
The Israeli military has bombarded a bridge over the Litani River in Lebanon, marking the first time it has publicly acknowledged targeting civilian infrastructure during the current conflict. This ac...
Maximum penalty for COA over Ter Apel possibly reached today
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) is expected to reach a maximum penalty of five million euros today for exceeding capacity limits at the Ter Apel reception center. This fin...