Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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 ...
European economy most vulnerable to Iran conflict: ‘Timing could not be worse’
ING economists warn that the European economy is particularly vulnerable to the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict between Iran and the United States. The timing is seen as especially poor...
France to expand nuclear arsenal
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal from its current stock of approximately 290 warheads. He also extended an invitation for NATO allies to par...
Vanished: Football club Breesaap played at the highest amateur level in the 1960s
The defunct Dutch football club Breesaap, originally founded by employees of the Hoogovens steelworks, is featured in a series about historical sports organizations. During its peak in the 1960s, the ...
More customers switching to KPN and VodafoneZiggo after Odido data breach
Telecom provider Odido is seeing an increase in customers switching to competitors like KPN and VodafoneZiggo following a data leak. Comparison websites report that the incident has caused significant...
Berendsen: Repatriation from Middle East currently not possible
Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen stated that repatriating Dutch citizens from the Middle East is currently impossible due to the closure of airspace in the region. The Dutch government is active...
Khamenei's wife succumbs to injuries
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the 79-year-old wife of the late Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died from injuries sustained during recent airstrikes. Iranian state media confirmed her death fol...
Study: Housing and green space are the key issues at the Haarlem polls
A study by Citisens reveals that housing and environmental issues are the primary concerns for voters in Haarlem's upcoming elections. Residents are expected to support political parties based on thei...
Childcare abuse suspect worked as freelance care professional
Emergency services can still reach Driehuis via cycle paths and bus lanes during road closures
Emergency services in Driehuis remain accessible during major traffic disruptions by utilizing alternative routes. Vehicles can travel via bicycle paths and bus lanes to ensure they reach their destin...
Childcare sexual offense suspect was 50PLUS council member in Almere, formerly SP
A 66-year-old man suspected of indecently touching two children at a childcare facility has been identified as a former city council member for the 50PLUS and SP parties in Almere. The suspect served ...
Election van tours Amsterdam ahead of elections
An election cart is touring Amsterdam to engage with residents and answer questions ahead of the municipal elections on March 18. Organizers aim to increase voter turnout by explaining the local impac...
'I just have to see it.' Ria van Roon from Heemskerk writes eight-part magical book series Runenritsen
Heemskerk-based author Ria van Roon has written an eight-part magical book series titled Runenritsen. Drawing inspiration from the Heemskerkerduin forest, she utilizes a visual writing style to create...
Expert: Bril had too much alcohol in blood during collision
Expert calculations for a court case in Antwerp revealed that Dutch star chef Nick Bril had a blood alcohol level between 1.52 and 1.91 promille when he struck assistant chef Joe Claridge with his car...
Bicycle underpass at Cruquius Bridges opened. Muesli bar as a thank you for patience
A new bicycle underpass at the Cruquius bridges has opened to improve safety for local commuters. To mark the occasion and thank cyclists for their patience during construction, officials handed out m...
US Defense Secretary: this is not an ‘endless war’ like in Iraq
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the conflict in Iran will not become an "endless war" similar to the Iraq War. He emphasized that the United States has clear objectives and expects to ...
How many times have you been madly in love? Just twice, much more often, or perhaps never?
Scientific research suggests that people fall passionately in love an average of twice in their lives. The article presents this finding and invites readers to reflect on their own romantic experience...
Gas pipeline on fire in Badhoevedorp, flames meters high
A gas pipe caught fire on Monday afternoon on the Nieuwemeerdijk in Badhoevedorp, resulting in flames several meters high. Emergency services were alerted to the scene to manage the situation.
Dinosaur painting workshop for children at the Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis
On Sunday, March 8, the Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis will host a dinosaur painting workshop for children aged four and up. The event is organized as part of the museum's extended exhibition foc...
Travel advisory for Saudi Arabia tightened to orange
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia to orange, advising against non-essential travel. This change comes after Iran launched multiple missile and dron...