Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
SP, BIJ1 and De Vonk hand out free public transport tickets in Zuidoost: 'Okay, one extra for your friends then'
Political parties SP, BIJ1, and De Vonk distributed free public transport tickets at Kraaiennest station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to advocate for free mobility. The organizers argue that public transport...
Bol stops selling play sand after new asbestos find
Online retailer Bol has permanently ceased the sale of play sand after traces of asbestos were discovered in two products sold on its platform. The decision follows an investigation by the Dutch newsp...
Switch failures between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol resolved
Fire in vacant house during renovation in Haarlem
A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in a vacant house undergoing renovations on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem. Local residents alerted the fire department after witnessing smoke and hearing several loud...
Fire in vacant house in Haarlem
A fire broke out in a vacant house undergoing renovation on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem after construction materials reportedly caught fire. The fire department successfully extinguished the blaze, an...
Axios: US wants Israel not to attack Iran's oil sector
The U.S. government has reportedly requested that Israel refrain from targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, with a specific focus on the oil sector. This information was disclosed by sources speakin...
Pentagon reports 140 soldiers wounded in war
The Pentagon reported that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been injured during the conflict with Iran. Most of the injuries are described as minor according to a spokesperson speaking to R...
British warship en route to Mediterranean after Cyprus attack
The British navy ship HMS Dragon has departed Portsmouth for the Mediterranean Sea to strengthen regional defenses following a drone attack on a UK base in Cyprus earlier this month. This deployment f...
Zelensky reports deployment of Ukrainian drone experts in Middle East
Ukrainian military experts are being deployed to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to assist in defending against Iranian drone attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the miss...
Amsterdam business owners concerned about safety in the city: ‘Never seen it this bad’
Will the Rijksmuseum’s iconic girl in blue be reunited with her parents? ‘They must belong together’
Daan Wijnants (VVD) wants higher littering fines, including for deposit hunters: "I don't feel sorry for them at all"
VVD leader Daan Wijnants has proposed stricter measures and higher fines to combat Amsterdam's waste problem ahead of the municipal elections. He specifically called for a 250 euro fine for deposit hu...
Safety major concern for downtown business owners: "Female colleagues afraid to walk the streets at night"
The annual Amsterdam City Index reveals that safety in the city center has reached a record low, with entrepreneurs reporting increased aggression, vandalism, and shoplifting. Business owners also exp...
New Ajax coach still believes in second place: ‘This club must look up and not down’
Óscar García has been appointed as the new head coach of Ajax, succeeding the dismissed Fred Grim. The 52-year-old Spaniard expressed confidence in his ability to improve the team's performance and ...
Emad (42) reluctantly puts Pizzeria Sorrento in IJmuiden up for sale: 'I hope the buyer comes tomorrow, not today'
Emad Sorrento, 42, has put his IJmuiden-based pizzeria up for sale due to concerns regarding his health and family responsibilities. Although he is reluctant to part with the business, he acknowledges...
Tineke Abma shows the beauty of old age at Museum of the Mind: ‘Aging is not an end point, it offers unique opportunities’
A new exhibition curated by Professor Tineke Abma at the Museum van de Geest offers a positive perspective on aging, challenging the common narrative of physical decline. The showcase explores how soc...
Trump administration withdraws autism drug recommendation
The Trump administration has retracted its recommendation for using leucovorin to treat autism, citing a lack of sufficient evidence for its effectiveness. This decision marks a reversal of previous g...
Is sleeping in healthy or not?
Pulmonologist-somnologist Manu Sastry discusses the health impacts of sleeping in late as part of a series on common sleep issues. The article explores whether extending sleep is beneficial for one's ...
Ali B will not be on camera during sex crimes appeal
Rapper Ali B will not be filmed during his appeal hearing later this month as he has not given permission for cameras in the courtroom. The legal proceedings concern his appeal against a prison senten...
Just don't bring it into the house
A parent reflects on the persistent presence of soda and candy vending machines in schools after seeing them at their son's high school. They note that such machines have been considered a normal part...