Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Mayor Halsema: Seen with great horror how Hamas was supported
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned pro-Palestinian protesters for displaying banners supporting Hamas and the October 7 attacks at a demonstration on the Dam. Authorities were unable to intervene...
Removed trampolines from Rivierenbuurt playground will not return
The Amsterdam city government has confirmed that trampolines removed from a Rivierenbuurt playground will not be reinstated due to legal and safety regulations. While local parents urged for their ret...
Kasper Dolberg's departure is a sporting and especially financial blow
Ajax forward Kasper Dolberg has suffered a torn cruciate ligament, ending his second period with the club. This injury represents a major financial and sporting setback for the Amsterdam team, which h...
Jewish community commemorates October 7 terror attacks: ‘What kind of world do we want to live in?’
Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks, the Jewish community in the Netherlands continues to experience significant insecurity. During a commemorative service at Amsterdam's Am...
87-year-old Spanish woman evicted from her home has died
An 87-year-old woman named Carmen Abascal has passed away in a hospital after becoming a symbol of anti-eviction protests in Spain. Although she was granted permission to return to her home following ...
Pro-Palestinian demonstration at Amsterdam City Hall disbanded
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Amsterdam on Wednesday to protest against Israel on the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. The march was eventually disbanded by authoritie...
Woman (86) dies after swim in North Sea between IJmuiden and Overveen
An 86-year-old woman has died after going for a swim in the North Sea between IJmuiden and Overveen. Despite an immediate rescue effort by emergency services, she could not be revived, and police have...
Police draw batons to hold back pro-Palestinian protesters
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central Amsterdam on Tuesday evening, leading to a tense standoff with police at Waterlooplein. Officers drew their batons to prevent the group from proce...
Pro-Palestinian protests in Amsterdam
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel. The event, which saw roughly 150 participants march toward the Stoper...
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth to divorce: 'Irreconcilable differences'
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf due to irreconcilable differences, with the couple's separation date noted as July 28, 2025. Goth is seeking custody of their four-year-old daughter, I...
Amsterdam removes 'unsafe' trampolines from playground: "Nothing ever happened, what are we talking about?"
The municipality of Amsterdam has removed trampolines from a Rivierenbuurt playground due to safety and liability concerns, despite protests from local residents who managed the equipment. Although of...
Vinted packages arrive late or at different locations when delivery system is full
Vinted is experiencing capacity issues within its VintedGo locker network, leading to shipment delays and the rerouting of packages to alternative pickup locations. To address the problem, the company...
Amsterdam Marathon 2026: what you need to know about the route, road closures, and diversions
On October 18, 2026, the TCS Amsterdam Marathon will host tens of thousands of runners for a race starting and ending at the Olympic Stadium. The event will cause widespread road closures, parking ban...
Concerns in Haarlemmermeer as emergency care moves to Haarlem
The Spaarne Gasthuis will move its emergency and inpatient services from Hoofddorp to a new location in Haarlem by 2033 to better manage staffing shortages. Local officials in Haarlemmermeer are criti...
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg out for the season with torn cruciate ligament
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg will miss the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate ligament sustained during national team training. The 29-year-old will relocate to Amsterdam to undergo his rehabili...
Blow for Kasper Dolberg: Ajax striker out for the season with torn cruciate ligament
Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a torn cruciate ligament sustained during training with the Danish national team. The forward successfully underwent su...
Motorist hits two parked cars in De Baarsjes and is arrested
A driver struck two parked cars in the De Baarsjes neighborhood of Amsterdam this afternoon, causing significant vehicle damage. Police arrested a young man at the scene, who was then taken to the sta...
Six suspects arrested for theft of Renoir artworks from French museum
Six suspects have been arrested following the theft of artworks from the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, which occurred earlier this September. While two of the stolen paintings were recovere...
NAM pays out large sums to Shell and ExxonMobil shareholders despite agreements
The NAM has distributed 1.43 billion euros to shareholders Shell and ExxonMobil, causing its solvency to fall below the 25 percent threshold agreed upon with the government. This financial buffer is e...
Alcohol-monitoring anklet to be introduced for alcohol-fueled violence and DUI offenders
The Dutch parliament is moving to introduce mandatory alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelets for offenders convicted of alcohol-fueled violence or severe traffic offenses. The device will monitor alcohol ...