Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Death toll from Russian attacks on Ukrainian capital rises
The death toll from large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv has risen to ten, with at least 56 people injured, including two children. The mayor of the Ukrainian capital confirmed the casualties following...
From canal party to global symbol: 30 years of Canal Parade
Pride Amsterdam celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic Canal Parade this year. An exhibition titled 'Liefde op de Grachten' at the Grachtenmuseum marks this milestone by documenting the event's...
Former council member Anne Feite Bloem resigns from SP over coalition with PVV in Pekela: 'Hate-mongering party'
Former SP faction leader Anne Feite Bloem has resigned his party membership in protest of a local coalition formed with the PVV in Pekela. He stated that he could no longer support the party because i...
Traffic in North Holland: delays on the A7 during the Thursday morning rush hour, July 2
During the morning rush hour on Thursday, July 2, traffic on the A7 in the province of Noord-Holland is experiencing delays due to congestion. Motorists should anticipate a few minutes of extra travel...
Melania Trump earns millions from her failed documentary
Former US First Lady Melania Trump reportedly earned 10 million dollars from the documentary titled Melania. Despite the film being considered a commercial failure, she received the majority of the pr...
Toos & Henk - July 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through daily illustrations from Monday to Saturday. This specific feature highlights his work as of July 2nd.
Corrie wants to save her ficus but the leaves are limp. Farmer Tom: 'Too much water is a common problem with houseplants'
In his weekly advice column, Farmer Tom addresses a reader's concern about a struggling ficus plant. He explains that overwatering is a common issue for indoor plants and provides guidance on how to p...
What is changing in amateur football: sin bins in the cup and the much-discussed weekend football. 'This is a lifeline'
KNVB director of amateur football Jan Dirk van der Zee has reviewed the past season, focusing on the pilot program for time penalties and the ongoing discussions regarding weekend football. The organi...
Deaths and injuries reported in major Russian attack on Ukraine
Multiple Ukrainian cities were hit by a series of Russian missile and drone attacks overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. Local officials reported at least two deaths and sixteen injuries resulting fr...
Person injured in shooting on Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam
A shooting occurred on the Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. One person was injured and subsequently transported to the hospital.
Velsen issues no fireworks permits and cancels central show: 'No resources, no capacity'
Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen has announced that the municipality will not issue permits for local fireworks displays during the upcoming New Year's Eve. The decision is due to a lack of resources and c...
Six hectares of new nature area at Saskerleidam: RAUM continues digging and developing the site
Work has resumed on the creation of six hectares of new nature area near Saskerleidam in Akersloot. The project, led by RAUM, continues with excavating and preparing the site for ecological developmen...
Anti-Israel demonstration continues to haunt Wienen: 'We are shocked by the mayor'
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem is facing continued political scrutiny following his decision to order the police to disperse a pro-Palestinian demonstration on May 15. Local political parties remain diss...
Large wildfire ravages Southern France
A large wildfire is currently raging in the Hérault and Aude departments of southern France, forcing the evacuation of dozens of people. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to combat the blaz...
ABN AMRO: housing market cools due to higher mortgage rates
The Dutch housing market is cooling down due to rising mortgage interest rates, according to a report by ABN AMRO. While income growth and limited housing supply continue to support prices, the bank e...
Number of Ebola cases in Congo rises to over 1,400
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,406. According to the Congolese government, there have been 438 deaths related to the outbreak so far.
Entrepotbrug apartment residents fear being trapped in unreliable elevator again: 'No thanks, I'll take the stairs'
Yoshi (37) moved to Floradorp as an outsider: In Noord I learned to stand my ground
Cabinet introduces smaller ballot, voters to mark only two boxes in 2029 European elections
The Dutch government is officially replacing the large ballot paper with a smaller version starting with the 2029 European elections. Under the new system, voters will be required to mark two boxes in...
Calling a plumber for a leaking roof? You might soon get an AI voice on the line: 'This will quickly become the new normal'
KPN is introducing a new service that allows businesses, such as plumbers, to use AI voices to answer incoming customer calls. While this technology aims to streamline communication, it has sparked a ...