Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Powerful earthquake off the coast of Venezuela felt in Caracas
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers and was fe...
Trump makes vague promise to Turkey about F-35s after meeting Rutte
Following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would "probably do something" to satisfy Turkey's requests for F-35 fighter jets and components for its KAAN pr...
Trump asks Congress for $87.6 billion more for Iran war
The Trump administration has requested an additional $87.6 billion in funding from the U.S. Congress. Most of the requested budget is intended to address urgent needs related to the war in Iran.
Rutte contradicts US criticism of NATO allies
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday to address Washington's criticism of European allies. Rutte stated that the criticism regarding E...
Two divers missing in France after cliff collapse
Two divers are missing in Biarritz, France, after a section of a cliff collapsed into the sea on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred while the popular surfing beach was crowded with visitors seek...
ICC judges go to US court over sanctions
Three judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging sanctions imposed on court staff. They argue that these measures violate Uni...
More and more green power: solar parks in the Netherlands grew explosively in recent years
Solar parks in the Netherlands have seen explosive growth in recent years, now covering four times the area they did in 2020. This expansion has primarily occurred on land previously used for agricult...
Amsterdam public transport stops far less accessible than city claims, Court of Audit finds
Swedish hit producers Max Martin and Shellback sell music rights
Swedish music producers Max Martin and Shellback have sold the rights to their Wolf Cousins music catalog. The collection includes stakes in major hits by global artists such as Taylor Swift and The W...
Person missing at IJmuiden beach, emergency services on site: ‘Went swimming and hasn’t been seen since’
Emergency services, including the rescue brigade and coast guard, are searching for a missing swimmer in the sea near IJmuiden beach. The individual reportedly went for a swim and was not seen again, ...
Most Amsterdam children out of school for religious reasons must return to school
Most children in Amsterdam currently exempted from school for religious or ideological reasons will be required to return starting next academic year. The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that ...
Injuries in collision between police car and scooter in Overveen, trauma team deployed
At least two people were injured in a serious collision between a scooter and a police car on Wednesday evening in Overveen. A trauma team was deployed to the scene at the Kop van de Zee to provide em...
Albert and Joyce from B&B vol liefde have married
Albert Diks and Joyce van der Tas, known from the reality show "B&B Vol liefde," were married on Wednesday. The wedding ceremony took place at Albert's castle in Catalonia, Spain.
Daryl Hall undergoes kidney transplant: 'Get ready for more music'
Daryl Hall, founder of the duo Hall & Oates, recently underwent a successful kidney transplant. The singer shared the news on Instagram, stating that the operation was a success and that fans should g...
Person rushed to hospital after stabbing at asylum seeker boat in Haarlem
A person was rushed to the hospital following a stabbing incident on Wednesday evening at the Conradkade in Haarlem. The incident occurred in the vicinity of a boat being used as an asylum seeker cent...
'In my attic dungeon it reaches almost 50 degrees': Amsterdam residents show the heat in their homes
Boy (11) with verbal disability missing in Heemskerk
An 11-year-old boy with an Asian appearance and a verbal disability went missing on Wednesday evening in Heemskerk. Authorities are searching the area around 't Veer for the boy, who is non-verbal and...
Battling the heat: how the doorman, the fishmonger, and the paver get through the day
Workers across Amsterdam, including doormen at the Beurs van Berlage and fishmongers at the Dappermarkt, are adapting their routines to cope with high outdoor temperatures. While some use extra ice to...
Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam (June 26 - 28)
Amsterdam is expected to experience a heatwave from June 26 to 28, with tropical temperatures forecast for the weekend. The article provides a guide to local activities and events for those planning t...
Heavy damage after collision on Amsterdamsevaart in Haarlem, road temporarily closed
Two cars collided on the Amsterdamsevaart in Haarlem on Wednesday evening, resulting in significant vehicle damage. The road was temporarily closed to traffic following the accident.