Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
After fonQ, another well-known online furniture shop faces closure: ‘It’s an uncertain time’
Dutch online furniture retailer Huus has applied for a suspension of payments due to financial difficulties. The company, which operates a large webshop and physical stores in cities such as Hengelo a...
German band Alphaville wants Trump to stop using hit Forever Young
The German band Alphaville has issued a legal demand for Donald Trump to stop using their hit song 'Forever Young' in his posts on Truth Social. The band shared the cease and desist notice on Instagra...
Death toll in Ukraine from Russian attacks continues to rise
At least twelve people were killed in Ukraine during Russian attacks that took place overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. Local authorities confirmed the casualties on Thursday as the death toll from...
Hoofddorp stabbing victim dies
A stabbing victim in Hoofddorp died on Wednesday evening after emergency services were unable to save them. The police confirmed the fatality in a statement, noting that life-saving efforts at the sce...
Residents of Groningen earthquake zone remain critical of recovery
Residents in the Groningen earthquake zone remain highly critical of the lengthy and complex process involved in repairing and reinforcing their homes. This ongoing uncertainty is causing significant ...
Domus Plus back on Haarlem political agenda after years-long lawsuit. ‘How do we arrange 24-hour security for addiction shelter?’
Following a multi-year legal battle, the debate over the Domus Plus addiction care facility has returned to Haarlem's political agenda. While construction of the complex proceeds, local politicians ar...
Trump: Israel and Lebanon to talk on Thursday
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that talks between Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to take place this Thursday. The discussions mark a potential diplomatic engagement between the ...
Rijkswaterstaat on tunnel and on-ramp closures: 'Actually better for traffic flow'
Rijkswaterstaat is closing access ramps to the Velsertunnel to prevent significant traffic congestion in the regions of Velsen, Beverwijk, and Haarlem. While intended to improve overall traffic flow, ...
Education Inspectorate concerned by youth violence in Beverwijk-Haarlem: 'The context collapsed'
The Dutch Education Inspectorate's annual report highlights the youth violence that broke out between groups from Beverwijk and Haarlem in September 2025. The report cites the incident and accompanyin...
Toos & Henk - April 16
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip Toos & Henk. The illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
US kills crew in attack on suspected drug boat
The U.S. military killed three suspected drug traffickers during an attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the operation targeted individuals t...
Cancer risk falls slightly: ‘But we are still at a high level’
The risk of developing cancer in the Netherlands has decreased slightly, with 135,000 people diagnosed last year. This figure is lower than projections based on population growth, though experts cauti...
Increased traffic in Bakkum, Limmen, and Akersloot due to A9 roadworks, but municipality takes no extra safety measures
Roadworks on the A9 motorway scheduled between May 18 and June 29 are expected to cause increased traffic in the villages of Limmen, Akersloot, and Bakkum. The local government of Castricum acknowledg...
Study: 1.7 million households considering new energy provider
A study by Multiscope indicates that approximately 1.7 million households in the Netherlands are considering switching to a new energy provider. This reflects a growing trend among consumers looking t...
Russian missiles hit Ukraine: 12-year-old child killed
Ukraine reported multiple Russian missile attacks across the country during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that a 12-year-old child was killed during the str...
Get a cup of coffee or matcha at Laundry Boy in the Jordaan while your laundry is being done
Siri Hustvedt wrote grief memoir after death of famous husband Paul Auster
Amalia's working visit marks strong ties with Amsterdam, but it was once very different
US threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that the United States is threatening to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil. The statement was made during a briefing with reporters a...
Ticketmaster owner in US found to have a monopoly
A federal jury in the United States has found Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, guilty of illegal monopoly behavior. The verdict marks a major legal defeat for the America...