Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dead and wounded in Beirut hotel attack
At least four people were killed and ten others injured in a targeted Israeli strike on a hotel building in Beirut on Saturday night. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported the casualties following ...
Qatar reports Iranian missile attacks, Saudi Arabia intercepts drones
The Qatari Ministry of Defense reported that Iran fired ten ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles at Qatar on Saturday. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia announced that it successfully intercepted fourteen...
Trump wants no Kurdish involvement in war against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he does not want Kurdish forces to be involved in a potential conflict with Iran. He made these remarks to reporters while traveling aboard Air Forc...
Sharp DVVA ends unbeaten run of sluggish Hoofddorp: 'Maybe a bit of underestimation'
Hoofddorp suffered its first defeat of 2026 after losing 1-2 to Amsterdam-based side DVVA, ending a six-game unbeaten streak. The visitors outperformed the home team in sharpness, bringing an end to H...
Motorist injured in crash with significant damage in Overveen, Zeeweg closed
A car driver was injured on Saturday evening after veering off the road on the Zeeweg (N200) in Overveen. The accident resulted in significant vehicle damage and led to the temporary closure of the ro...
Women's team secure first World Cup qualifying win against Ireland
The Dutch women's national football team secured their first World Cup qualifying victory with a 2-1 win over Ireland in Utrecht. Lineth Beerensteyn scored both goals for the Netherlands, including th...
Trump: Iran attacked own girls' school
President Donald Trump stated that Iran was responsible for a deadly missile attack on a girls' school in southern Iran, rather than the United States. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump at...
Hillegom strikes late against Olympia Haarlem: 'In 85 minutes we gave away almost no chances'
In a recent football match, Hillegom secured a 1-3 victory against Olympia Haarlem by scoring three goals in the final five minutes. Despite leading 1-0 for most of the game, the Haarlem-based team su...
Netanyahu: Israel will continue to attack Iran with full force
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a televised address that the country will continue to attack Iran with "full force" to destabilize the regime. He stated that Israel has numerous...
After another poor performance, Jordi Cruijff must answer whether interim coach Fred Grim can stay at Ajax
Following a 3-1 defeat against Groningen, pressure is mounting on Ajax interim coach Fred Grim. New technical director Jordi Cruijff must now decide on Grim's future as he begins his official duties o...
Part of Wildlands Emmen zoo closed after suspected bird flu case
Part of Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen has been closed following a suspected bird flu outbreak. The Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature is investigating the situation ...
Pro-Palestinian meeting with UN rapporteur, counter-protest at entrance
Approximately 400 people attended a pro-Palestinian meeting featuring UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese at the Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam. The event was met by a small group of pro-Israel counter-demon...
Hard-working Koninklijke HFC fight past relegation candidates IJsselmeervogels to move into mid-table
Koninklijke HFC secured their third consecutive 1-0 victory under new coach Pieter Mulders by defeating relegation candidate IJsselmeervogels at home. This win successfully moves the Haarlem-based clu...
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The Dutch coalition faced internal conflict over actions by VVD Minister Heinen even before the official government policy statement was delivered. This tension underscores the underlying suspicion am...
Food bank in East must close: If this shuts, I won't make ends meet
Stichting Tweede Kans, a food bank and thrift store in Amsterdam-Oost, faces closure as its current building is scheduled for demolition in three months. The foundation is struggling to find an afford...
Chef of Danish Michelin-starred restaurant Noma went too far with staff
Dozens of former employees of the world-famous restaurant Noma in Copenhagen have accused chef and founder René Redzepi of physical and verbal abuse. In an investigation by The New York Times, 35 for...
What usually takes months done in 24 hours: how KLM organized rapid repatriation flights from the Gulf region
KLM successfully organized rapid repatriation flights to bring back hundreds of stranded travelers from the Gulf region to Schiphol airport. The complex logistics, which usually take months to arrange...
Ajax fan buses pelted by FC Groningen supporters, riot police intervene
Ajax supporter and player buses were pelted with objects by FC Groningen fans following a match, leading to an intervention by riot police. At least one arrest was made as a confrontation broke out be...
Zita Pels (GroenLinks) wants to tackle slumlords: "I’m done being nice"
GroenLinks leader Zita Pels has announced plans to crack down on predatory landlords in Amsterdam to combat high housing costs and market exploitation. Reflecting on her term as alderwoman, she also e...
I am ashamed of my kind
In her weekly column for AlleTijd, Dutch journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff addresses the contrast between the fatal consequences of war and its transformation into social media content. She explores th...