Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Trump: Only deal with Iran is unconditional surrender
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he is only willing to negotiate a deal with Iran if the country agrees to an unconditional surrender. Trump emphasized that while the terms are ...

Oil agency not yet planning to tap reserves: 'Temporary disruption'
The International Energy Agency (IEA) currently has no plans to release oil reserves despite rising energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The agency attributes the situation to seri...

Education beckons aspiring teachers: ‘It’s a bit of a puzzle, as I didn’t study English’
A Meet & Greet event featuring 42 schools from the Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, and Amstelland regions saw a high turnout of prospective teachers interested in the profession. The gathering highlighted th...
Minister will not intervene after accident caused by border controls
The Dutch cabinet has decided not to intervene in border controls with Germany despite a five-vehicle collision on the A12 highway near Babberich. The decision follows a request from the Mayor of Doet...
Rapper Yukkie B. (1969-2026) was a fixture in the Amsterdam rap scene for years
Roadworks in Linnaeusstraat cause bicycle traffic jams: ‘You know problems will arise’

Politics on the Amstel: The roast of Zita Pels (GroenLinks) and VVD overtakes FvD on the right
Journalists from major media outlets discuss the upcoming municipal elections in Amsterdam and key political debates in the latest episode of the 'Politiek aan de Amstel' podcast. The discussion highl...
Rijnland renovates wastewater treatment plant in Haarlem Waarderpolder
The Rijnland District Water Control Board has officially started the renovation and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant in Haarlem's Waarderpolder. The project began on March 5 with the instal...

These new Amsterdammers vote for the first time: "It is safe here"
An information session was held at neighborhood center Boost in Amsterdam to encourage newcomers with refugee backgrounds to participate in upcoming elections. The initiative aims to overcome barriers...

Concerns about Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk remain, but no one wants to delay the construction plan: ‘This is not the last time we will speak about this. These are the broad outlines, the details follow’
The expansion of the Schrijversbuurt neighborhood in Heemskerk will nearly triple the number of homes to address the regional housing shortage. Despite concerns regarding traffic, greenery, and shadow...
Benefit scandal parent not allowed to auction statue in ministry garden

Judge rules against woman who seized government statue
A judge ruled on Friday that Yasmin Molleman, a victim of the Dutch childcare benefit scandal, cannot seize a government-owned statue to settle alleged debts. The court sided with the ministry, which ...
Stepfather (77) sentenced to five years for abusing stepdaughter: ‘Abused his role as father’
A 77-year-old man has been sentenced by a court in Haarlem to five years in prison for the long-term sexual abuse of his stepdaughter. The court's ruling exceeded the prosecutor's request by one year,...

Canadian Prime Minister seeks to strengthen cooperation with Japan
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to strengthen defense cooperation and economic security with Japan during a visit to Tokyo on Friday. The meeting is part of an international tour aimed at ...

Limburg maintains opposition to new Iron Rhine railway line
The province of Limburg maintains its opposition to a new freight rail connection, known as the Iron Rhine, between Belgium and Germany through Dutch territory. Local authorities argue that the enviro...

North Holland receives nearly 700 reports of social insecurity
The province of North Holland received nearly 700 reports from citizens regarding locations where they feel socially unsafe, such as roads and bus stops. Over 90 percent of these reports concern munic...

Jawbone with gold teeth belongs to a person who died after 1920
The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) has determined that a discovered jaw with golden teeth belonged to an individual who died after 1920. This finding was confirmed by a police spokesperson as pa...

Emirates resumes daily flights from Dubai to Schiphol starting Saturday
Emirates will resume daily flights from Dubai to dozens of destinations, including Schiphol Airport, starting this Saturday. The service was previously suspended due to regional tensions in the Middle...

Following call for transparency, most Heemstede parties oppose shortcut at Sportpark HBC
A majority of political parties in Heemstede have declared their opposition to building a road or traffic crossing through Sportpark HBC. This decision follows an open letter from the Sportpark HBC Fo...