Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Embassy cannot help stranded travelers in Thailand
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised travelers stranded in Thailand due to tensions in the Middle East to contact their airlines and travel insurers for assistance. The ministry clarified...
MDL Foundation wants more men in major cities to take bowel cancer test
The MDL Fund is launching a campaign this Thursday to encourage more men in major cities to participate in colon cancer screenings. The initiative follows reports of alarmingly low participation rates...
Nationwide rise in human smuggling on ferries, but IJmuiden-Newcastle route bucks the trend: ‘Less attractive for smugglers,’ says marechaussee
Human smuggling at Dutch ferry ports has increased nationwide, with the number of detected migrants rising from 70 to 107 in a single year. In contrast, the route between IJmuiden and Newcastle has se...
Toos & Henk - March 5
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily cartoon series "Toos & Henk." These illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
Paying ransom after Odido hack would have been pointless, experts say
Telecom provider Odido refused to pay a ransom to the Shinyhunters hacking group following a data breach, despite facing criticism from affected customers. Cybersecurity experts and insiders support t...
First-time buyers needed to borrow less for Haarlem homes last year
First-time homebuyers in Haarlem required an average mortgage of 429,000 euros last year to purchase a home. This figure indicates that starters in the local housing market needed to borrow less compa...
Cabinet must speed up AI rules, says watchdog AP
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has urged the new cabinet to accelerate the establishment of clear regulations for artificial intelligence. The watchdog warned that current oversight is insuf...
That 500 Amsterdam police officers viewed the Lisa file is not necessarily illogical: ‘Many staff members were involved’
Not another cliché souvenir: the most original Amsterdam gifts to give
Cafe owner Frank Mansro (1947-2026) was ‘remarkably quiet for an Amsterdammer’
Justice Minister Bondi subpoenaed to testify in Epstein case
A U.S. House of Representatives committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The committee seeks to question her about her role in the...
US Senate votes against resolution to limit Trump's power
The US Senate has voted against a resolution intended to limit President Donald Trump's authority to launch military strikes against Iran. The proposal, introduced by Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican...
Telstar forward Sem van Duijn critical after semi-final exit against AZ: We must look at ourselves and did not create enough chances
Telstar forward Sem van Duijn expressed disappointment after his team's elimination from the cup tournament following a semi-final loss to AZ Alkmaar. Van Duijn criticized the team's inability to crea...
Zeewegbar’s ’Jodeljump’ fails to help Telstar. Marco after 2-1 cup loss: ’Time to focus on survival’
Telstar has been eliminated from the KNVB Cup following a 2-1 defeat, ending their hopes of reaching the tournament final. Despite a late goal that gave fans in IJmuiden hope, the team will now shift ...
Israel eases restrictions, people allowed back to work
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that restrictions for citizens are being eased, allowing public gatherings of up to fifty people. Residents are also permitted to return to work, provided th...
Fat bike ban text amended: words 'intimidation' and 'chases' removed
The Amsterdam City Council has approved a revised regulation allowing for fatbike bans in specific areas, removing controversial terms like 'intimidation' and 'chases' to ensure more generic language....
Hezbollah leader refuses to surrender, calls resistance only option
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared in a recent speech that the group will not surrender following Israeli military operations, which he characterized as premeditated aggression. He emphasized that ...
De Kuip remains a dream for Telstar after unlucky night in Alkmaar. White Lions fall in semi-finals
Telstar's KNVB Cup run ended in the semi-finals following a 2-1 defeat against AZ, which included two unfortunate own goals. The team will now shift its focus to the fight against relegation in the Er...
AZ back in cup final: Alkmaar profit from Telstar own goals to face NEC at De Kuip
AZ secured a spot in the KNVB Beker final after a 2-1 victory over Telstar, who conceded two own goals early in the second half. AZ is scheduled to face NEC in the final at De Kuip on Sunday, April 19...
Israel reports new attacks on Iran, powerful explosion heard
The Israeli military launched a new wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, resulting in powerful explosions in Tehran. Both international journalists and Iranian state media confirmed the strikes in th...