Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Nearly 3,000 people in Israel hospitalized since war with Iran
Nearly 3,000 people in Israel have been hospitalized since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health. Patients were treated for injuries resulting from Iranian r...
Mayor Schouten appalled by synagogue arson
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten expressed horror after arson was committed at a synagogue in the Kralingen district on Thursday night. No injuries were reported following the incident at the A.B.N. Da...
Damage from ATM bombing at Fashion Hotel in Amsterdam-West, police seek two suspects
May holiday could be expensive due to Middle East unrest: what you should and shouldn't do if you've already booked
Travelers planning trips to or via Dubai for the upcoming Easter and May holidays cannot currently cancel or change their bookings for free despite Middle East unrest. While rebooking is an option, it...
Two Amsterdam men arrested for role in Rotterdam explosions and shooting
Duo blows up ATM in Nieuw-West hotel
Two suspects used explosives to target an ATM inside a hotel in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported, although the building sustained damage and the suspect...
AI giant refuses to allow killer robots or online spying, angering Trump
AI company Anthropic is involved in a legal dispute with the Trump administration after refusing to allow its technology to be used for surveillance or the creation of lethal robots. The conflict move...
Rheumatism buddies became friends for life
Reporter Mitzie Meijerhof and Rob Pfaff recount how they transitioned from "rheumatism buddies" to lifelong friends. Their story serves as the conclusion to the "Voor het leven" series, which explores...
Oman reports two foreign deaths in drone shoot-down
Two foreign nationals were killed and several others injured in the coastal town of Sohar, Oman, after drones or their debris fell on an industrial estate. The casualties occurred when the drones were...
New Ajax coach Oscar Garcia candid ahead of baptism of fire: 'After Mariona's death I can handle anything'
Oscar Garcia has taken over as the interim manager of Ajax, aiming to lead the club to Champions League qualification starting with an upcoming match against Sparta. In an open interview, he discussed...
Rob Bakker pursues youth care complaint: ‘Before you know it, your child is gone’
Historian and writer Rob Bakker has released a sequel to his book 'Kinderen van de staat,' continuing his critique of the Dutch youth care system. While acknowledging the good intentions of workers, B...
Trump threatens Iran again and says he has all the time
On his Truth Social platform, Donald Trump issued new threats against the leaders of Iran, claiming the United States possesses unmatched military strength. He asserted that the U.S. has unrivaled fir...
Haarlem politicians and experts debate youth care waiting list of 400 children: ‘Does supply create demand?’
Politicians and experts in Haarlem gathered at the De Pletterij debate center to address the city's youth care waiting list of 400 children. The discussion explored causes for the increased demand, su...
Resident injured in fire in De Pijp, home uninhabitable
A resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following an apartment fire in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood shortly after midnight. The blaze rendered the home uninhabitable and forced neighbors ...
Windfall for 'unlucky' students: 2,000 euro compensation in 2027
Students who studied under the Dutch loan system are set to receive an additional compensation of approximately 2,000 euros in 2027. This extra payment, which depends on the length of their studies, c...
Mystery over identity of Verspronck’s ‘Girl’ is part of the appeal. Painting now on display at Frans Hals Museum
The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is hosting an exhibition featuring Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck's famous painting 'Girl in a Blue Dress,' focusing on the enduring mystery of the subject's identity. ...
100 more seats to fill in municipal elections
The upcoming Dutch municipal elections will feature 102 additional council seats compared to four years ago, bringing the total to 8,552 seats. This increase is based on recent population growth and a...