Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
NASA criticized over male Artemis III crew: 'Artemis is Apollo's twin sister'
NASA is facing public backlash and disappointment on social media following the announcement of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission. The mission serves as a preparatory flight for the first A...
Amsterdam arranges hotel rooms for explosion victims
The municipality of Amsterdam is arranging hotel accommodations for approximately 100 residents displaced by a large explosion and fire at a building on Remijden. A total of 400 people were evacuated ...
NOS didn't cut back on World Cup reporter Joep Schreuder
Explosion at house in Hillegom, police investigating
An explosive went off at a residence in Hillegom during the night between Thursday and Friday, resulting in a small fire. Police are currently investigating the incident.
Everyone will soon be able to buy a piece of SpaceX: 'You are mainly buying an expectation'
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is preparing to allow retail investors to buy shares in the company. Financial experts warn that the investment carries significant risk, as it is based on future expectation...
Number of welfare recipients rises again, especially among young people
The number of welfare recipients in the Netherlands rose to 411,000 in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 1,000 people compared to the previous three months. Preliminary data from Statistics Ne...
Gym owner where explosion occurred has security footage
The owner of Fitness Studio Onna in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has security footage of a large explosion that occurred at the gym on Thursday night. According to the owner, the video shows the blast origina...
Argentine football fans denied US visas receive free TVs
Argentinian football fans who were denied visas to travel to the United States to watch Lionel Messi play have received free televisions from the brand Noblex. The promotion aims to compensate for the...
Zoë Kravitz finds media attention uncomfortable: 'Feels overwhelming'
Actress Zoë Kravitz told British Vogue that she finds the intense media attention she receives to be uncomfortable and overwhelming. The daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet noted that the spotli...
Trump appeals over Kennedy Center name
The Trump administration is appealing a court order that requires the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington. The appeal also challenges a judicial decision that blocked ...
Security guard must pay Lil Wayne $29,000 after dismissed case
A security guard has been ordered to pay rapper Lil Wayne over $29,000 in damages after his lawsuit against the artist was dismissed. Court documents obtained by Rolling Stone confirm that the case ha...
Red Cross: asylum pact can lead to stress, mental health issues
The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organi...
Laughter and tears: Bo (26) organizes Parkinson's meetings
Inspired by his father's diagnosis, 26-year-old Bo organizes support meetings for Parkinson's patients and their families at the Museum van de Geest in Haarlem. These themed sessions provide a space f...
Fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West extinguished, search operation started
A large fire at an apartment building on Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has been extinguished. While the fire is out and a search operation has begun, the fire department has not yet officially ...
Addicted Haarlem burglar to enter clinic soon; children frightened after he smashed school window
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to eight months in prison, with two months suspended, for committing multiple crimes while under the influence of alcohol in February. The court also ...
More funding for Stadsschouwburg Velsen after all? Revised construction plan finally ready, permits still pending
The renovation and expansion plan for Stadsschouwburg Velsen has been finalized after several delays. The updated project will be presented to local residents on Tuesday, June 23rd, though official pe...
Coolblue brings a smile with a free iPad charger
Dutch retailer Coolblue is offering free iPad plugs to help customers whose devices have stopped charging. The initiative aims to help users determine if their tablet is actually broken or if the char...
Seven injured in explosion and fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Seven people were injured, one seriously, following an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Thursday night. Local authorities reported that the incident occurred on O...
Former South Korean president sentenced to 30 years in drone case
A court in Seoul has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison. The court found that Yoon ordered drone flights over the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to create a...
