Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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...
Will this Formula 1 car soon stand forever along the Zandvoort boulevard?
Artist Hans Peters has created a Formula 1 car sculpture to honor 80 years of motorsport in Zandvoort. Peters donated a scale model to the Zandvoorts Museum and is currently seeking a sponsor and muni...
Toos & Henk - March 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The strip is published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon. Explosions were reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a known stronghold for the group, as hos...
British base in Cyprus hit by drone attack
The British airbase RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus was targeted in a drone attack during the night between Sunday and Monday. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, while a Cypriot government spok...
More seniors receive supplementary benefits due to lower state pension: 'A struggle'
The number of elderly people in the Netherlands with incomplete state pensions is increasing, often due to time spent living or working abroad. The Sociale Verzekeringsbank reports that managing the r...
Ministry: Haarlem must accommodate 891 asylum seekers
The municipality of Haarlem is required to provide 891 asylum seeker reception places by mid-2025 based on population and wealth metrics. This mandate follows the Distribution Act, which the Dutch cab...
Writer Sarah Meuleman (48) granted access to the hidden world of the Amstel Hotel
Four friendly restroom attendants in Amsterdam: ‘We’re actually like hairdressers’
Broers and Kek! brewers open inn in historic building in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
Just try finding a suitable location for psychiatric and addicted people, says HVO-Querido director: 'We are less tolerant'
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East unrest
Oil prices surged on Monday, recording their largest daily gain in four years as a result of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. This significant increase is expected to lead to higher gasoline p...
Costs of stranded package travelers in Middle East reimbursed by fund
Package travelers stranded in the Middle East will have their additional expenses reimbursed by the Calamity Fund due to the ongoing armed conflict in the region. The fund officially declared a calami...
France, Germany and UK prepared for defensive action against Iran
The leaders of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement expressing their readiness to take necessary and proportional defensive actions against Iran. The E3 nations aim to...
Starmer: US may use British bases against Iranian missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted the United States permission to use British military bases for defensive operations against Iranian missiles. These operations will target missile stora...
Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq advises avoiding hotels
The Dutch consulate in Erbil, Iraq, has issued an urgent advisory warning people to avoid hotels in the city due to potential security threats. The warning follows unconfirmed reports of possible atta...
US: Iranian Revolutionary Guard headquarters destroyed
The United States military reports it has destroyed the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in Tehran. Starting Saturday morning, the U.S. and Israel have launched joint strikes against Ir...
EU ministers: Middle East escalation must be prevented
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, representing the 27 EU foreign ministers, stated on Sunday that events in Iran must not be allowed to escalate. She warned that such an escalation could bring unpr...
Von der Leyen: Turkey wants to mediate in Middle East conflict
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that Turkey is willing to mediate in the Middle East conflict. She welcomed Turkey's commitment to finding a peaceful solution and emphasiz...
Do you think we'll make it?
The author reflects on Dutch politician Rob Jetten's potential as a future Prime Minister after seeing his image in the morning newspaper. While the writer is uncertain about Jetten's character and le...