Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Saloome lives between joy and fear: Iranian refugee from Velsen-Noord knows nothing of family's fate
Saloome Sheykhnia and her family, Iranian refugees living in Velsen-Noord, are experiencing mixed emotions following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei after 37 years of rule. While they celebrate the en...
Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years
Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...
Review roundup of Bruno Mars' The Romantic: 'Sounds pleasant, but feels empty'
Bruno Mars has released his first solo album in ten years, titled 'The Romantic', which blends soul and latin influences with high production quality. While critics appreciate the album's radio-friend...
Netherlands in talks with France on nuclear weapons cooperation
The Dutch government has accepted an invitation from France to discuss closer cooperation regarding nuclear weapons. Ministers Dilan Yeşilgöz and Tom Berendsen informed the House of Representatives ...
Trump on war with Iran: The big wave is yet to come
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that current military actions against Iran have not yet been "hard" and warned that a "big wave" of attacks is forthcoming. Speaking to CNN, Trump indicated that mor...
Approval for major takeover: ABN AMRO cleared to acquire NIBC for nearly a billion
ABN AMRO has received official approval to acquire NIBC for approximately one billion euros. The transaction marks the largest acquisition within the banking sector in several years.
Jetten faces 'hot' spring: unions remain combative after Catshuis talks
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten faces ongoing opposition from labor unions following a meeting at the Catshuis regarding state pension (AOW) plans. Despite a positive introductory discussion, the cabi...
In ‘The Imposter’, Orkater dives into the world of a celebrated director facing accusations
Asian comfort food: Labo Chao brings new flavors to Haarlem
Labo Chao, a new Pan-Asian eatery owned by Xiaodong Yeh, has opened in the former location of Bistrobar Indonesia in Haarlem. The menu features diverse Asian flavors with significant Chinese influence...
Far fewer customers choose Odido since hackers posted stolen data on dark web: ‘Breach of trust’
Odido has seen a significant decline in new customers after hackers published the stolen data of millions of users on the dark web last Thursday. The data breach has caused a major loss of consumer tr...
Imagine being named Vladimir Putin
The article explores the perspective of Vladimir Putin as the leader of a nuclear-armed superpower with a seat on the UN Security Council. It focuses on his potential concerns regarding a smaller neig...
Israel says it attacked 600 targets in Iran
The Israeli military reports it has carried out strikes on more than 600 targets across Iran. The operation reportedly destroyed over 200 air defense systems, 150 rocket launchers, and 20 sites associ...
No more deer collisions: Zandvoort gets new fence along railway tracks
ProRail plans to install a two-meter-high wildlife fence along the railway track between Zandvoort and Overveen this spring to prevent frequent collisions with deer. The project aims to improve safety...
Tallon Griekspoor stuck in Dubai due to Iran war
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor is currently unable to leave Dubai following his participation in an ATP tournament final. All flights from the city's airport have been grounded due to regional ...
Man kicked into the water at Oosterdokskade
A man was kicked into the water at the Oosterdokskade in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon by a group of three suspects who fled the scene. The victim managed to climb out of the water himself and file...
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Multi-vehicle crash on A4 near Hoofddorp-Zuid
Multiple vehicles were involved in an accident on the A4 highway near Hoofddorp-Zuid on Monday afternoon. The incident was reported by Rijkswaterstaat Traffic Information.
Almere councilors shocked by sex crime allegations against former colleague
Former Almere city councilor Jan B. is under investigation for allegedly molesting two children, aged 2 and 13. The 66-year-old suspect is accused of abusing one of the children while working as a sub...
Karbonkel temporarily removed from Sound & Vision due to pests
The TV puppet Karbonkel has been temporarily removed from the Beeld & Geluid museum in Hilversum due to a pest infestation. Visible damage to the fur around the puppet's neck prompted a six-week treat...
Rutte praises attack on Iran, points to Iranian terror threat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed support for recent US-Israeli strikes against Iran, citing the Iranian regime as a significant threat to NATO members. He emphasized that Iran's activities ...