Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
ATM bombing is a criminal craft in which the Netherlands excels
Amsterdam professor and internist Geer Borst refused to bow to the German occupiers
Writer Karin Amatmoekrim: The first Black Disney princess turned into a frog after just five minutes, making you think: come on!
A’DAM Tower turns 10: From ugly misfit to vertical music beacon
These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema
Ajax beat AZ, but league title goes to PSV
Ajax's women's football team defeated AZ 3-1 on Friday, but PSV secured the Eredivisie league title after their victory against ADO Den Haag. Despite the win, Ajax can no longer overtake PSV in the st...
Kremlin confirms ceasefire agreement with Ukraine
The Kremlin has confirmed its agreement to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine scheduled for May 9, 10, and 11. In addition to the temporary pause in fighting, a prisoner exchange between the two c...
Person injured in Uitgeest accident, scooter rider flees scene
A person was injured in an accident on the Parallelweg in Uitgeest on Friday evening. The scooter rider involved in the collision fled the scene after the incident.
PSV Women break dominance of FC Twente and Ajax with first league title in club history
Will the cabinet be spared a new billion-euro claim? Not everyone to receive money in Box 3 affair
The Dutch government may avoid paying billions in compensation because individuals who did not object in time to the unlawful Box 3 wealth tax are likely ineligible for restitution. This development o...
Labour loses control of Welsh Parliament, Plaid Cymru wins
The Labour Party has lost control of the Welsh parliament for the first time since its establishment in 1999, ending over a century of political dominance in the region. The nationalist party Plaid Cy...
Hondius passengers and crew in Netherlands in home quarantine for six weeks
Dutch passengers and crew from the cruise ship Hondius will be required to undergo a six-week home quarantine upon their return to the Netherlands. The measure, announced by Health Minister Sophie Her...
Leendert de Ridder (Mees Kees): 'I feel like quite a boomer because I’m still on Facebook'
Actor and presenter Leendert de Ridder, known for his role as Mees Kees, discussed his health and lifestyle habits in a recent interview with Mezza magazine. He shared that he manages exercise-induced...
Griekspoor knocked out in Rome by Belgian Blockx
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Rome Masters tournament after losing in the second round to Alexander Blockx. The Belgian player secured victory in three sets with a fina...
LAKS receives 26,000 complaints on first day of final exams
The Dutch National Student Committee (LAKS) received approximately 26,000 complaints on the first day of national final exams. This volume of complaints is higher than the 21,000 reports received on t...
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for May 9, 10, and 11. According to a post on Truth Social, Trump claims both nations have agreed to th...
Exhibition on the role of illustrations in activism: ‘It’s a way to draw attention to something horrific’
When a child dies at Amsterdam UMC, families can say goodbye in this room: ‘It is important not to be in a cold space’
Training and watching the playoffs: this is what Malevy Leons' days look like now. 'I want OKC to win again. Sorry, LeBron'
Dutch basketball player Malevy Leons is focusing on training and watching the NBA playoffs after the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the play-in tournament. He noted that his contract terms a...
