Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Destroyed by gossip or a cruel meme? Univé to pay for your psychologist: ‘This is fantastic’
Dutch insurer Univé has introduced a new coverage option within its home insurance policies to provide financial and practical assistance to victims of cyberbullying and online stalking. This initiat...
Rosewood Hotel opposes Fabel Friet: ‘No one would have made such a fuss about any other business’
Long-standing dissatisfaction with Eye leadership: ‘White seven-checkers dominate the conversation’
Selita (43) had to return to Amsterdam: ‘The first night I went to sleep with such a smile on my face’
Planned heart treatments postponed due to medical device shortage
The Dutch Heart Foundation and the Netherlands Society of Cardiology have warned that planned heart procedures may be delayed due to a shortage of a specific medical device. While elective treatments ...
Brekelmans slams PVV ‘political games’ over asylum laws
VVD leader Ruben Brekelmans has criticized the PVV and Geert Wilders for engaging in "political games" that jeopardize the passage of strict asylum laws. Brekelmans accused the PVV of creating chaos a...
Woman found dead in Indische Buurt home, area cordoned off
Police discovered the body of an unidentified woman in a residence on Madurastraat in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt on Monday evening. Forensic investigators are currently on-site to determine the cause ...
Cabinet wants subsidy for switch to electric cars
The Dutch cabinet plans to allocate 50 million euros for a subsidy to help low and middle-income earners purchase electric vehicles. To qualify for the financial assistance, individuals would be requi...
Belgian minehunter to Middle East, potential Hormuz role
Belgium is deploying a naval minehunter to the Middle East to position it closer to the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel may participate in an international effort to clear mines and restore safe passage ...
Trump: Iran already agreed to suspend nuclear activities
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely. Negotiations to finalize a deal are expected to resume this weekend, with Trump indicating that ...
Aoun calls for strengthening Lebanon ceasefire despite violations
Lebanese Army Commander Joseph Aoun has emphasized that strengthening the ceasefire with Israel remains his top priority despite reports of continued attacks. He described the truce as a vital opportu...
Permit application for Ye concert in Arnhem still pending
The permit application for a Kanye West concert in Arnhem is still being processed by the local municipality. Officials stated that recent concert cancellations in three other countries will not influ...
Hard to make decisions? Be honest, says Richard Kemper: ‘Just say you don’t feel like it’
Richard Kemper addresses the common struggle of making difficult decisions, particularly when individuals are unhappy in their careers but fail to take action. He observes that many people avoid resig...
Scooter rider injured after collision with car in Osdorp
A scooter rider was hospitalized with head injuries following a collision with a car on the Ookmeerweg in Osdorp, Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident, including unconfirmed reports that a...
Natalie Portman pregnant with third child
American actress Natalie Portman is expecting her third child. This will be her first child with her new partner, producer Tanguy Destable.
History of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases best research projects of 2026. ‘I looked at blood and wanted to investigate further’
High school students from Herbert Vissers College and Daaf Geluk were awarded regional prizes for their research projects on topics including the history of Haarlemmermeer and blood diseases. The cere...
Pub owners happy they can broadcast all World Cup matches at night
Pub owners in Amsterdam are celebrating a decision by the municipality to allow bars to stay open late into the night to broadcast World Cup matches. Because the tournament is hosted in North America,...
KunstRAI has a new director: ‘I can still look at the event with a fresh perspective’
Children on fatbike taken to hospital after collision with car in Velsen-Noord
Two 14-year-old youths were injured and taken to the hospital following a collision between their fatbike and a car in Velsen-Noord on Friday evening. The accident occurred on Gildenlaan, and the vict...
Man sentenced to 8 months for stealing designer bags from home in Nieuw-West
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for a burglary in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, where he stole luxury designer bags and jewelry. Forensic evidence, including DNA and ...