Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
RIVM: third person also tests negative for hantavirus
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) confirmed that a third person tested for hantavirus has received a negative result. All three individuals tested were passenge...
Feyenoord's Mats Deijl to be analyst for new SBS6 World Cup show
Feyenoord defender Mats Deijl will debut as a television analyst this summer for the new SBS6 program 'Het Oranje Café' during the World Cup. The news was shared by presenter Sam van Royen during an ...
Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Turkey
The Global Sumud Flotilla, consisting of over thirty ships, has departed from Crete and is currently heading toward Turkey for a technical stopover. This movement marks the first time the fleet has tr...
Vera van Stapele tried everything to limit the queues at her cookie shop: ‘I Googled how to get fewer customers’
Pro Amsterdam and D66 coalition talks also about gridlocked city hall
Sprinter Naomi Verkerk (26) makes surprise switch to Jillert Anema's long-distance team
Speed skater Naomi Verkerk has announced a surprising transfer to Team Albert Heijn Zaanlander. The 26-year-old sprinter aims to further her development by joining the stayer-focused team coached by J...
Fred Man on his historic home: 'I am leaving the house I am still super in love with'
After 35 years, 75-year-old Fred Man is moving out of his home, a national monument and former orphanage located in Zaandam. Man expressed a deep emotional connection to the historic building on the Z...
Endless tinkering with model trains. NZH Hobby Club celebrates 50th anniversary
The NZH Hobbyclub is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of model train building and operation. The club caters to both creators who build detailed models and enthusiasts who enjoy ...
These are the best (new!) sunny terraces in Amsterdam
Hermans: everyone on board KLM flight being monitored
Health Minister Sophie Hermans announced that all passengers on a KLM flight from Johannesburg are being monitored by the GGD after potential exposure to a woman with hantavirus. Health authorities ar...
Bargain hunters lured by 90 percent discounts at Fonq, but it turns out to be a trap
Scammers are using fake advertisements on TikTok and Instagram to lure bargain hunters with claims of 90 percent discounts due to a supposed bankruptcy of the webshop Fonq. The Dutch Fraudehelpdesk ha...
Netherlands-based company behind taxi app fined 100 million euros for leaks to Russia
The Netherlands-based company MLU, which operates the taxi app Yango in Norway and Finland, has been fined 100 million euros for insufficient security when transferring user data to Russia. The fine f...
Cabinet feels responsibility to repatriate all passengers
The Dutch government has expressed a sense of responsibility for ensuring the safe return of all passengers on the cruise ship m/v Hondius, not just Dutch citizens. Minister Tom Berendsen stated that ...
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo seizes chance at Telstar and wants to continue form at FC Utrecht: ‘I’m going for my spot’
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo is enjoying a successful debut professional season as a defender for Telstar. The 23-year-old is set to follow his coach to FC Utrecht, where he aims to secure a regular spot in ...
British PM laments election result: painful and tough
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed disappointment following the Labour Party's losses in local elections, describing the interim results as "painful." Despite the setbacks, Starmer reaffirm...
The coffee table: the piece of furniture where everything comes together
The article explores the central role of the coffee table in a living room, emphasizing its blend of functionality and aesthetic impact. It suggests that while often taken for granted, changing this s...
British minister: Starmer can go even further
British Defense Minister John Healey expressed confidence that Prime Minister Keir Starmer can still turn the tide for his party despite projected election losses. Healey told Times Radio that an expe...
Death toll rises in Chinese fireworks factory explosion
The death toll from a firework factory explosion in China's Hunan province has risen to 37, marking the country's deadliest such incident since 2019. Rescue operations have concluded with one person s...
Defense provides military doctor for cruise ship Hondius
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has deployed a military doctor to the cruise ship Hondius to provide medical assistance and plan the safe evacuation of passengers. The doctor, requested by the RIVM, is ...
Mandatory in new cars as of July 1, 2026: black box, new brake lights, and driver monitoring camera
New European safety regulations taking effect on July 1, 2026, will make features like black boxes and driver-monitoring cameras mandatory in all new cars. While intended to improve road safety, these...