Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Most trains running again after lightning strike
Train services in the Netherlands have largely resumed after a lightning strike near Utrecht Centraal caused major disruptions on Wednesday morning. The incident halted travel for several hours on rou...
Boil water advisory for Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in North due to fecal bacteria
A boil water advisory has been issued for specific addresses on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam Noord after enterococci bacteria were detected in the drinking water. Waternet is currently inv...
UN human rights chief sends investigative mission to Lebanon
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk is deploying an investigative mission to Lebanon to examine potential violations of international law. The probe will focus on the ongoing conflict between Israel an...
NGO: 1,300 migrants have already died en route to Spain this year
According to the human rights organization Caminando Fronteras, more than 1,300 migrants died in the first five months of this year while attempting to reach the Spanish coast. The figures were releas...
Pepper spray remains banned: minister finds it too dangerous for women themselves
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel has decided that pepperspray will remain a prohibited weapon, despite earlier considerations to legalize it for self-defense against sexual violence. The minister...
Police fire bean bag rounds to arrest disturbed man on restaurant roof near Central Station
Police in Amsterdam used beanbag rounds to apprehend a confused man who had climbed onto a restaurant roof at Stationsplein near Central Station early Thursday morning. An arrest team safely removed t...
Cry Baby Review: Vince Staples brings the harsh reality of Black America close
Kleverpark residents read rat report very differently than Alderman Berkhout: '79 urgent sewer measures needed, judge for yourself'
Residents of the Kleverpark neighborhood in Haarlem are disputing Alderman Robbert Berkhout's claim that the local sewer system is not causing the area's rat infestation. Citing a recent research repo...
Three minors arrested for incidents in Hoofddorp
Three minors were arrested on Tuesday in connection with several incidents in Hoofddorp, including two car fires and an explosion at a residence. The suspects are currently in custody as part of an on...
Director of Lisse flower seed company suspected of sexual assault, prosecution demands community service. 'The suspect only thought of his own desires'
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 60-hour community service sentence for the director of a flower seed company in Lisse accused of sexually assaulting an employee. The suspect faces charge...
Jetten: leading with Germany for a stronger Europe
During a state visit by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Prime Minister Rob Jetten emphasized that the Netherlands and Germany will work together to lead the way toward a stronger and more de...
Trump on lack of peace deal: Iran must now pay a price
US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran must pay the price for the lack of a peace deal between the two countries. These remarks followed recent military strikes carried out by the ...
Review Rico: Candid about falling short as a father, friend, and artist
Host Erdogan: Trump's attendance at summit matters for NATO stability
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Donald Trump's attendance at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara is vital for the alliance's stability. Erdogan believes that the participation of the...
Netanyahu to run in elections again
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he will run for re-election this year. The announcement from his Likud party follows recent statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Gerard Joling makes World Cup song: 'Success depends on the men in the US'
Dutch singer Gerard Joling has released a new anthem for the upcoming World Cup, following the tradition of iconic Dutch football songs. In an interview with NU.nl, Joling discussed his contribution t...
Live blog: City council debates coalition agreement
The Amsterdam city council is debating a new coalition agreement that includes cutting 2,500 civil servant positions and significantly increasing tourist taxes. Other key measures involve canceling th...
Rijkswaterstaat: road maintenance postponed due to funding shortage
Rijkswaterstaat has postponed maintenance on several roads in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, and Utrecht due to a lack of funding from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Managem...
Lions Club Haarlem volunteers organize health checks for Special Olympics participants: 'They might be in pain, but they don't say it'
Lions Club Haarlem volunteers and national contributors are organizing health checks for athletes participating in the 2026 Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem. The initiative, part of the Heal...
CCTV monitoring at De Blauwe Kikker and Sporthal Beverwijk extended until January 2027
The municipality of Beverwijk has extended camera surveillance at skatepark De Blauwe Kikker and the local sports park until January 2027 to address ongoing safety concerns. Although nuisance levels h...