Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Orange on top in Flanders. It was so then, and it is now. And back then, there was something with Iran too.
The professional cycling season has unofficially commenced with a race in Flanders, opting for the wet Belgian landscape over warmer climates like Portugal or the desert. The event highlights a tradit...
Friet van Piet shifts in Belgiëlaan supermarket plan. Large-scale renovation in oldest part of Schalkwijk
The historic snack bar Friet van Piet is relocating after sixty years to accommodate a redevelopment project in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem. The move is part of Hoorne Vastgoed's larger renovat...
Kuwait: US fighter jets crash, crew survives
Several United States fighter jets crashed over Kuwait according to the country's Ministry of Defense. A spokesperson reported that all crew members involved in the incident survived.
UK: US did not ask to use affected Cyprus base
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper clarified on Monday that the United States has not requested to use the British military base in Cyprus following a recent drone attack. The statement addresses...
Red Crescent: 555 killed in Iran since start of war
The Iranian Red Crescent reports that at least 555 people have died in Iran since the outbreak of the war. The casualties follow large-scale attacks launched by Israel and the United States against th...
Explosive through letterbox of home in Amsterdam-Noord
More people felt unsafe in 2025
According to a survey by the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS), the number of people in the Netherlands who felt unsafe increased in 2025 compared to two years prior. The report shows that 37 p...
Mona Keijzer warned of ‘lonely existence’ as defector: ‘Brace yourself’
Mona Keijzer has left the BBB party, leading to speculation regarding her future in Dutch politics. Potential paths include joining existing parties or establishing her own, despite warnings about the...
Air France-KLM big loser on Amsterdam exchange due to Middle East unrest, Shell gains
On Monday, Air France-KLM shares dropped nearly 10% on the Amsterdam stock exchange amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, energy giant Shell saw its stock rise by 6.5% as oil and gas pri...
Entrance of shipping company Maersk's Rotterdam office defaced and vandalized
The entrance of the Maersk shipping company office in Rotterdam was vandalized and defaced with red paint on Sunday night. Local police have launched an investigation into the incident following repor...
China urges Middle East ceasefire
China has issued a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The appeal comes as the hostilities enter their third day.
Nicolaas Veul makes new show in Hungary: 'Overwhelmed by reactions'
Nicolaas Veul traveled to Hungary for the new program Hotline Hongarije to investigate daily life under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Following a call to the local population, the filmmaker was overwh...
Turkey and Iran close border to day trippers
Turkey and Iran have mutually agreed to close their border crossings to day trippers until further notice. According to Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, travelers are currently prohibited from cros...
New week starts with very mild, sunny and spring-like weather
The upcoming week is expected to begin with very mild temperatures. As the week progresses, the weather will become sunny and spring-like.
Von der Leyen expresses support for Cyprus after attack
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to express support following a drone attack on a British airbase in Cyprus. The conversation, whic...
Israeli army chief: fight against Hezbollah could last days
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir stated on Monday that the ongoing conflict with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could continue for many days. The announcement comes amid intensified fighting and h...
Asian dominance once again at world's largest youth tournament in Haarlem: 'Far too little money available here'
The 45th Dutch Junior International in Haarlem concluded with Asian athletes from China, South Korea, and Japan winning all twenty individual prizes. French talent Mady Sow was the only European to re...
House shot at on Van Speijkstraat in West
A residence on Van Speijkstraat in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood was targeted in a shooting overnight, with five bullets striking a window. Although several people were inside the home at the t...
More than half of outpatient clinics have wait times that are too long
Waiting times for medical care in the Netherlands have increased, with over half of outpatient treatments exceeding the national four-week standard last year. This marks a rise from 2022, when approxi...
Iran continues retaliatory attacks on Gulf region and Israel
Iran launched retaliatory attacks against the Gulf region and Israel for the third consecutive day on Monday. These military actions follow a recent offensive carried out by the United States and Isra...