Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Blindsided Jillert Anema received call from Merel Conijn: 'She apologized, I think that’s very classy'
Speed skating coach Jillert Anema confirmed that skater Merel Conijn called to apologize after her sudden withdrawal from the Dutch National Allround and Sprint Championships. Anema expressed his appr...
Heemstede man (21) sentenced to community service for role in Amsterdam explosion; family with baby forced to flee fire
A 21-year-old man from Heemstede has been sentenced to 43 days of juvenile detention and 60 hours of community service for his involvement in an explosion at an apartment building in Amsterdam-Osdorp....
Iranians gather at Dam Square after death of Khamenei
Iranians gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to celebrate the reported death of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei following military strikes. The participants planned a march to the American consulat...
Uitgeest receives many questions about tree felling for Geesterweg-Prinses Beatrixlaan roundabout: ‘It is necessary’
The municipality of Uitgeest is addressing public concerns regarding the removal of nineteen trees to allow for the construction of a new roundabout. Work at the intersection of Geesterweg and Prinses...
At IJmuiden election debate, parties weighed between lofty promises and results: ‘I looked at everything they promised in the previous local elections’
A local election debate was held in IJmuiden, organized by Welzijn Velsen and the Zee- en Duinwijk neighborhood platform. Participants discussed key issues such as housing, clean air, and neighborhood...
Hillegom plays well, creates many chances, but fails to reward itself. 'Incredibly frustrating that we didn't manage to score'
Hillegom remains in the relegation zone of the first division after a scoreless draw at home against ZOB. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, the team failed to secure a win, marking thei...
Pope calls for end to ‘spiral of violence’ in Middle East
Pope Francis has called for an immediate end to the spiral of violence in the Middle East during an address at St. Peter's Square. He urged all involved parties to take moral responsibility to prevent...
Tallon Griekspoor's crazy weekend in Dubai: 'I'm in no rush to catch one of the first flights'
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor reached the final in Dubai but was forced to withdraw against Daniil Medvedev due to a hamstring injury. He is currently stranded in Dubai as the local airspace h...
Von der Leyen: Real risk of instability in the Middle East
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Sunday of a significant risk of instability in the Middle East following American and Israeli attacks on Iran. She cautioned that the curre...
Kallas: Khamenei's death opens the way to a different Iran
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei opens a potential path toward a different Iran. While acknowledging the uncertainty of the situation, she sugge...
Filmmaker explores Haarlem’s war history: ‘Last chance to let eyewitnesses speak for themselves’
Filmmaker Sander van Weert is creating a documentary focused on Haarlem's history during World War II. The project features interviews with local residents who share their personal experiences of livi...
Fine words on creative housing shortage solutions in local elections
Ahead of upcoming municipal elections, political parties are proposing creative solutions like splitting or adding floors to homes to address the housing shortage. However, critics argue that these el...
Mitch Apau keeps going: Former Telstar captain joins Marken and becomes head scout for the White Lions
Former Telstar captain Mitch Apau has signed to play for amateur side SV Marken next season. The 35-year-old defender is also expected to take on the role of head scout for the professional club.
The word is out: it’s a crisis. And the cabinet intends to fight it.
The new Dutch cabinet has announced plans to invest in education to address a significant decline in students' reading, writing, and math skills. This initiative follows years of falling rankings on i...
Putin calls Khamenei's death 'cynical murder'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the killing of Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family, labeling the attack a cynical murder. Putin described the act as a violation of internation...
City gets support center for domestic violence and child abuse
A new branch of Filomena, a support center for victims of domestic violence and child abuse, is opening in Amsterdam-West this Tuesday. The facility integrates various specialists under one roof, allo...
The right antibiotic within an hour: Dutch device promises breakthrough
British minister: Iranian missiles also spotted heading towards Cyprus
British Defense Minister John Healey reported that Iran launched two missiles in the direction of Cyprus. Healey clarified that while the missiles headed toward the EU member state, officials do not b...
Israeli army claims destruction of half of Iranian missile arsenal
The Israeli military claims to have destroyed approximately half of Iran's missile stockpile. This announcement follows reports from the Israeli army regarding the impact of its recent operations agai...
Iranian academics: people must choose government
Shahin Sultany Taied, chair of the Association of Iranian Academics in the Netherlands, asserts that the Iranian people should determine their own government following the death of the country's leade...