Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Disneyland Paris still hasn't recouped billion-euro investment after 34 years
Disney has not yet recouped its multi-billion euro investment in Disneyland Paris after 34 years of operation. An analysis by theme park journalists indicates that the resort still faces a deficit of ...
Sources: UK and France finalizing plans to demine Hormuz
The United Kingdom and France have finalized plans for a naval mission to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz following potential agreements between the US and Iran. An international coalition is pr...
Lufthansa Boeing nose gear collapses at Frankfurt airport
A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner's nose gear collapsed on Thursday while at Frankfurt Airport. No passengers were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.
Hezbollah: Israel not safe as long as Lebanon is under attack
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warned that northern Israel will remain unsafe as long as Lebanese villages are targeted by Israeli bombings. He called for a complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Isra...
Milo (22) and Mels (23) lost a friend to suicide: 'It brought us closer together'
Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds a...
BOOS celebrates tenth anniversary with special evening at AFAS Live
The BNNVARA program BOOS will celebrate its tenth anniversary with a special event at AFAS Live in September. Hosted by Tim Hofman, the evening will feature retrospective clips, stories, and discussio...
Castricum artist collective CAKtwo gets permanent spot in Muiderslot moat
The Castricum artist collective CAKtwo has secured a permanent location for their artwork, "WATERJUFFER," in the moat of Muiderslot in Muiden. The collective, comprised of Marina Pronk, Berend Wijers,...
Man (20) seriously injured after fall at work
A 20-year-old man was seriously injured after falling from a height during an industrial accident at a business park in Schiphol-Rijk on Monday. He was treated at the scene for head injuries and multi...
Four arrested for illegal veterinary drug trade in North Holland
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) arrested four individuals in North Holland on Wednesday for the illegal trade of veterinary medicines. During the operation, investiga...
Spain condemns attack on UNIFIL base in Lebanon
Spain has condemned an attack on a UNIFIL peacekeeper base in Lebanon that resulted in the death of a Serbian peacekeeper and injuries to two Spanish soldiers. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reported t...
Amazon creates 25,000 new jobs in Europe through additional investment
Amazon plans to increase its investments in Europe, which is expected to create 25,000 new jobs across the continent in the coming years. This expansion will add to the company's current European work...
House in North closed after discovery of over 700 nitrate fireworks and drug production equipment
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the three-month closure of a residence in Amsterdam Noord after police discovered 735 nitrates and drug production equipment. During the raid, officers found ...
Water pipe tobacco production site discovered in Amsterdam
Police discovered an illegal hookah tobacco production site in an Amsterdam warehouse on Tuesday, seizing over 3,100 kilograms of tobacco. The FIOD and Customs destroyed the production equipment, and ...
We’re back and it’s great! Watch Oranje on these 9 screens in Amsterdam
The football World Cup begins on June 14 with the Dutch national team's opening match against Japan. This article highlights nine venues in Amsterdam where supporters can watch the games on large scre...
Fewer Dutch people infected with dengue, but Mai Lin won’t forget the hell: ‘I was brought in deathly pale’
The number of Dutch travelers contracting dengue fever is reportedly declining after a recent peak, though experts warn the disease is spreading globally. Survivors like Mai Lin Muis highlight the sev...
Special Olympics coming to Haarlem
Haarlem will host the Special Olympics National Games from June 12 to 14, featuring over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing in 27 different sports. The event begins with a traditi...
De Adriaan Windmill out of scaffolding
Scaffolding has been removed from the Adriaan Windmill in Haarlem as painting and restoration work nears completion. While the mill's cap was waterproofed and woodwork repaired, a large rotten beam wa...
Nightlife culture subsidy for young people
The city of Haarlem has announced a €15,000 subsidy fund for 2026 to support creative night culture events aimed at youth under the age of 18. Organizers can apply for up to €2,500 per event for p...
Samen Haarlem Foundation and Spaarnediners win 2026 Participation Award
Stichting Samen Haarlem and Spaarnediners have been named the winners of the Haarlem Participation Prize 2026 for their impactful community initiatives. Stichting Samen Haarlem was recognized for its ...
VVD clashes with Parliament over social security cuts
The Dutch VVD party faced opposition from both left and right-wing parties in the House of Representatives regarding proposed cuts to social security, specifically disability benefits. VVD MP Ingrid M...