Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Explosive thrown through letterbox in Banne-Buiksloot
An explosive was thrown through the letterbox of an apartment in Amsterdam-Noord early Monday morning, causing significant damage. Several people were inside the residence at the time, but no injuries...
Bull testicles and a goose heart: the Fomo show men go on a culinary tour
Multi-vehicle accident on A9 near Beverwijk, major delays
Multiple vehicles were involved in an accident on the A9 motorway near the Beverwijk junction on Monday morning. The incident, occurring in the direction of Amstelveen, has resulted in significant tra...
Municipal elections on March 18: what Jouw Haarlem wants for Haarlem
Haarlem residents will vote in the municipal council elections on March 18 to elect a new local government. Reporter Nynke La Porte profiles the political party Jouw Haarlem and their specific plans f...
Get off the couch! Tips for better fitness
The article provides practical tips for improving physical fitness in an accessible way, emphasizing that significant progress can be made without following an intensive athletic routine. It encourage...
Reader's question: Can the insurer just cancel my building insurance?
After maintaining building insurance for her garden house for 37 years without any claims, a policyholder named Pauline received an unexpected response from her insurer when she requested to increase ...
It’s raining Dutch records, thanks to spikes and Bicarb, but above all: ‘All successes are inspiring’
Dutch athletes have broken numerous national records during the first two months of the year, showcasing significant improvements in performance across various disciplines. At the Dutch Indoor Champio...
Explosion at house in Zwaanshoek
An explosive device detonated at a residential property on Rietsingel in Zwaanshoek late Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 11:35 PM, and authorities are investigating the blast at the home.
Admire famous masterpieces without visiting a museum at Viva Zorggroep
Viva Zorggroep and MuseumPlusBus are bringing an exhibition of eight replicas of famous masterpieces to nursing homes for elderly residents who cannot visit museums independently. The initiative featu...
Confusion over bus line 2 in Haarlem East: Is the bus coming or not?
Bus passengers in Haarlem-Oost are experiencing confusion and frustration regarding the service of line 2 due to roadworks on Prins Bernhardlaan. Local residents' organizations have criticized the lat...
Is there a punching bag in the rage room? Are there dishes ready to be smashed?
The WTA tournament in Austin has introduced a 'rage room' to allow tennis players to vent their frustration after losing matches. This marks the first time such a facility, where players can hit punch...
Visually impaired find their way better at Kennemerplein in IJmuiden. New tactile paving is wear-resistant
New wear-resistant tactile paving lines are being installed at Kennemerplein in IJmuiden to assist visually impaired people in reaching bus stops and the local health center. These accessibility impro...
Iran rejects negotiations with the US
Iranian top security official Ali Larijani announced on Monday that Iran will not participate in negotiations with the United States. The statement was shared via the social media platform X.
Donor clubs: More diverse donor pool needed to combat inequality of opportunity
The Dutch Transplantation Foundation, Sanquin, and Matchis have joined forces to address the lack of diversity in blood, stem cell, and organ donor registries. Because medical matches are more likely ...
Milei seeks to anchor US alliance as national policy
Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans to enshrine a strategic alliance with the United States under Donald Trump as official national policy. During his annual address to parliament on Sund...
Trump: three candidates in mind for new Iranian leadership
US President Donald Trump announced he has three candidates in mind to lead Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During an interview with The New York Times, Trump stated...
Defense Minister Yesilgöz’s ‘mission’: winning the hearts and minds of the soldiers
Dilan Yesilgöz has begun her tenure as Minister of Defense by conducting her first official troop visit in Poland. She emphasized that her primary goal is to win the respect and trust of military per...