Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Another hit in Southern France: over three thousand people evacuated due to major wildfire
More than 3,000 people were evacuated due to a large wildfire in southern France. The fire started near the coastal town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and quickly spread to neighboring Canet-en-Roussillon.
Drunk driver rams arrow trailer at roadworks on A4
An intoxicated 47-year-old driver crashed into a road construction vehicle on the A4 near Nieuw-Vennep early this morning. The driver, from Wassenaar, was taken to the police station and received a si...
Reinier van Zutphen to step down as National Ombudsman
Watch along: corona hearing with senior official who had to weigh fundamental rights
Legislative lawyer Hanneke Schippers-Spanninga and 'Vrouwen voor Vrijheid' co-founder Romy Quint are testifying on the 16th day of public corona hearings. The hearings focus on the evaluation of funda...
Summer vacation 2026: the best tips and outings for children (and parents)
Schiphol expects 12.7 million passengers this summer, slightly more than last year
Schiphol Airport expects to welcome approximately 12.7 million passengers during the upcoming summer vacation period. This figure represents a slight increase compared to the 12.4 million travelers re...
No, doping doesn't automatically make you look like the Hulk, said a man who looked very much like the Hulk
Video | Fans sing along at the top of their lungs at Bruno Mars concert in Johan Cruijff ArenA
20-year-old man arrested after chain lock attack and street robbery in De Pijp following Netherlands-Morocco match
First public appearance by Iranian Guard commander since war began
Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, has made his first public appearance in Tehran since the recent conflict with the US and Israel. During the event, he paid tribute to the la...
A look at a Haarlem reading club: 'Reading together makes it easier to actually do it'
This article explores a local English-language book club in Haarlem that helps participants find time to read amidst their busy schedules. The group serves as a source of inspiration and accountabilit...
Brand new De Krocht is a construction site again. Everything torn up once more for sound barrier
Less than six months after its renovation, the De Krocht theater in Zandvoort is undergoing construction again to install soundproofing. The original renovation failed to meet noise insulation require...
Working longer hours, layoffs and delayed bonuses: thousands of Mercedes employees protest
Thousands of Mercedes-Benz employees are protesting against planned cost-cutting measures, including increased working hours without salary increases. The demonstrations also address broader job losse...
Taste one hundred different beers at the eleventh Midsummer Beer Festival Klein Duimpje
On Saturday, July 4, thousands of beer enthusiasts will gather in Hillegom for the eleventh edition of the Midzomer Bierfestival at the Klein Duimpje brewery. The event, which has become a local tradi...
Deaths in Ukraine following new Russian attacks
Recent overnight Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and ten injuries, according to local authorities. These strikes mark a continued escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Newspaper: investigation into damage in Brussels after large US party
Authorities in Belgium are investigating reports of property damage at the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels following a large party hosted by U.S. Ambassador Bill White. The newspaper Het N...
FVD and Liberaal Blauw claim opposition role outside Velsen council agreement; coalition parties deny alliance
In the municipal council of Velsen, political parties are debating the nature of their cooperation, with FVD and Liberaal Blauw claiming an opposition role outside of the council agreement. The situat...
Schiphol and other major airports warn of wait times of up to five hours due to new customs system
A4 near Leimuiden remains closed due to malfunction, long traffic jams expected Friday morning on A4 between The Hague and Amsterdam
The A44 motorway between Sassenheim and Leimuiden remains closed on Friday morning due to a traffic signal malfunction. This closure has caused significant traffic congestion on the A4 between The Hag...
Outgoing director Ted Brandsen honored with Silver Medal at Dutch National Ballet gala
After 23 years of service, Ted Brandsen has stepped down as director of the Dutch National Ballet. He was honored with an Amsterdam Silver Medal by Mayor Femke Halsema during a gala event for his sign...