Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Shore leave for ship crews easier than before: ‘Going ashore is an outlet after months at sea’
The Port of Amsterdam is making shore leave more accessible for seafarers by requiring terminals to facilitate easier access to land. A new pilot program also offers free transportation for sailors on...
Bomb squad deployed for suspected explosives in Amsterdam commercial building
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and specialized fire department units were deployed to a commercial building on Archangelkade in Amsterdam following reports of potential explosives. The building...
COA: no temporary shelter for those sleeping outside in Ter Apel
The COA announced it cannot provide temporary night shelter for people sleeping outside the overcrowded reception center in Ter Apel. This applies to asylum seekers who arrive after the emergency acco...
NOC*NSF aims to be ‘best prepared country’ for Los Angeles 2028 and has concerns over US visa policy
NOC*NSF aims for the Netherlands to be the best-prepared nation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Despite these ambitions, the Dutch sports federation expressed concerns regarding high part...
Uitgeest station coffee bar proves its worth: 'Started simply with a filter coffee machine'
A citizen-led coffee bar at Uitgeest station has officially opened following a successful trial period of several months. The initiative emphasizes community ownership and aims to provide a local gath...
De Hartekamp closes pools in Heemstede and Heemskerk, families stunned: 'The pool is a kind of valhalla'
Disability care organization De Hartekamp Groep has announced it will close its swimming pools for intellectually disabled residents in Heemstede and Heemskerk next year due to high costs. Families an...
Lebanon: negotiations with Israel separate from those of Iran and US
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that his country's negotiations with Israel are distinct from the upcoming agreement between the United States and Iran in Switzerland. The US-Iran deal aims to e...
Haroon Ali: 'Don't be a party pooper during the World Cup'
Columnist Haroon Ali discusses how Dutch football fans traveling to the World Cup in the United States are choosing to ignore political concerns and warnings. The article notes that these fans priorit...
EU chief Costa contacts Kremlin
EU official António Costa's office has established brief contact with the Kremlin regarding the war in Ukraine. Costa reportedly aims to involve Russian President Vladimir Putin in discussions to rea...
Many Japanese on Dam Square in Amsterdam for emperor's visit: "This is very rare"
The Emperor of Japan began a state visit to the Netherlands with an official ceremony at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where he was received by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. Hundreds of Japanese...
'Friend from Dubai' taken hostage and robbed: Two Amsterdammers sentenced to 3 and 1.5 years
Mangione uses mental state as defense in murder case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of an American insurance executive, plans to use his mental state as a defense in his trial. If the judge accepts this defense, Mangione could be convicted o...
Vitens warns of reduced tap water in Northeast Twente
Drinking water company Vitens has warned residents in Northeast Twente that they may experience lower water pressure this summer due to scarce supplies. The company sent letters to affected municipali...
Majda I. (27) convicted of human trafficking at care facility: she took 15-year-old girl to home in Amsterdam North
Marco (43) underwent a lung transplant just like Crown Princess Mette-Marit: ‘I woke up and could immediately take a deep breath, it was fantastic’
43-year-old Marco van Eliveld shares his experience of undergoing a double lung transplant following the news of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's successful surgery. Marco highlights the transfo...
Heemstede tightens heritage guidelines: ‘Without rules, historic buildings are unprotected’
The municipality of Heemstede is implementing a new ordinance this summer to enhance the protection of historic buildings and areas. This measure allows for faster intervention to prevent the loss of ...
This is what the new town near Amsterdam will be called
A new residential development in the municipality of Ouder-Amstel, located near Amsterdam, has been officially named Amstelvoorde following a community-wide vote. The project is set to include approxi...
Netherlands trains with fully fit squad for second World Cup match against Sweden
The Dutch national football team has begun training with a fully fit squad ahead of their second World Cup match against Sweden on Saturday. National coach Ronald Koeman led the session at the KC Curr...
Cabinet amends weapons law and mandates psychological testing
The Dutch cabinet is amending the Weapons and Ammunition Act to mandate a psychological examination for both new applicants and current holders of gun licenses. Justice Minister David van Weel also an...
Prince Harry to return to UK with family in July after four years
Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom in July accompanied by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children. This visit marks the first time in four years that the prince has brought his ent...