Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
When will the Ajax coach first take to the pitch and what happens to surplus players? Four pressing questions answered
Ajax is preparing for the new football season while the World Cup is underway, with several questions remaining regarding the team's training schedule. Club watcher Johan Inan addresses key topics, su...
All Radboud staff out of hantavirus quarantine, none sick
Twelve employees at Radboudumc in Nijmegen have completed their quarantine period without showing any signs of illness following exposure to the hantavirus. They had been monitoring for symptoms after...
Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve who served from 1987 to 2006, has died at the age of 100. He passed away on Monday due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
Vance: Strait to be opened and IAEA to return to Iran
US Vice President JD Vance announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. Additionally, Iran has invited inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to conduct new inspections...
Shooting in Southeast barbershop: two injured, suspect at large
Two injured in broad daylight shooting at barber shop in Zuidoost
Two men were injured in a shooting at a barbershop in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam on Friday afternoon. Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene following a possible dispute and was...
New alderman knows what it's like to pinch every penny: this is Araya Sumter
Araya Sumter has been appointed as a new alderman in Amsterdam, overseeing social justice, poverty relief, and diversity initiatives. Drawing from her personal history of financial hardship and her ca...
Adults in pain are just like small children, Dr. Rutger notes: but they are missing something important
Doctor Rutger observes that adults experiencing pain often behave like children but lack the openness and curiosity typical of younger patients. He notes that while children are inquisitive about thei...
More strikes at FrieslandCampina for higher pay
Employees at FrieslandCampina dairy factories are launching a new round of strikes this week due to ongoing disputes over a new collective labor agreement. The FNV union has been organizing industrial...
Merel Westrik to host NTR program Project Rembrandt
Merel Westrik has been announced as the new host for the fifth season of the talent competition Project Rembrandt. Produced by the broadcaster NTR, the show is scheduled to air in the spring of 2027.
Extra measures at TT Assen due to heat
The TT Circuit Assen is implementing extra safety measures for the event from June 26 to 28 due to expected high temperatures. Visitors are permitted to bring their own non-glass bottles and can refil...
Cabinet wants Senate to be able to amend and return laws
The Dutch cabinet is reintroducing a proposal to amend the constitution, allowing the Senate to modify and return legislation to the House of Representatives. Minister Pieter Heerma has placed the 202...
Pediatrician: more child abuse due to school closures
Pediatrician Károly Illy testified before the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic likely led to an increase in child abuse. He emphasized ...
Thijs Römer in play about his sex crimes case: ‘I don’t know if I would have reported myself’
Former Spanish minister sentenced to 24 years for mask fraud
The Spanish Supreme Court has sentenced former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison. He was found guilty of bribery, embezzlement, and participation in a criminal organization r...
TU Delft allowed to reserve spots for women in aerospace engineering
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights has ruled that TU Delft may reserve 30 percent of its Aerospace Engineering study places for female students to address low enrollment in the field. While th...
Have your say on Haarlem station square
From June 29 to July 3, residents and travelers are invited to provide input on the renovation of the Haarlem station area during the Week of the Station Area. The event includes activities like playi...
Man assaulted during armed robbery at Vondelpark holiday rental, police searching for two suspects
Andy Burnham wants to succeed British PM Starmer
Andy Burnham, the outgoing Mayor of Manchester, has announced his intention to succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Starmer resigned on Monday morning following mounting press...
Shot fired during home invasion on Anna van den Vondelstraat
A man was injured during a home robbery at his holiday residence on Anna van den Vondelstraat in Amsterdam West overnight. During a struggle with two perpetrators, a gunshot was fired, but no one was ...