Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How to behave in your new in-laws' group chat: Is an emoji too much, or are you too fast, too slow, or too boring?
The article explores the social anxieties and etiquette involved in joining a partner's family group chat. It specifically addresses dilemmas regarding response times and the appropriate use of emojis...
Iran regime supporters take to the streets in Tehran
On Saturday, supporters of the Iranian regime held a demonstration in the capital city of Tehran. Participants rode through the streets on motorcycles while waving Iranian flags and playing music.
'Voting rights alone are not enough', Conny Braam looks back on her activist past in new memoirs
Author Conny Braam reflects on her career as an anti-apartheid activist in her new book, 'Memoires van een activiste.' The memoir details her experiences leading the Anti-Apartheid Movement Netherland...
Box 3 saga continues: search for a fair wealth tax
The Dutch government is revising its wealth tax system, known as 'box 3', following significant criticism and legal challenges. While the House of Representatives aims to establish a fairer taxation m...
Play Perfect Girl exposes influencer world: ‘Everything for clicks’ ‘If you only care about image, you lose your essence’
The psychological thriller 'Perfect Girl' by theater group Mevrouw Ogterop explores the tension between reality and the curated lives of social media influencers. Focusing on themes of identity and th...
Travel advice tightened for five more countries near Iran
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the travel advice for Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Qatar to orange due to increasing regional tensions. This change indicates that travel to these cou...
Cable car over the IJ seems far off; more and more global cities already have one
The Amsterdam city council has voted against a long-standing proposal for a cable car over the IJ river, citing concerns that it would attract too many tourists rather than serving local commuters. Wh...
Red Crescent: Over 200 killed in attacks on Iran
According to the Red Crescent, over 200 people have been killed and nearly 750 injured following American and Israeli attacks across 24 Iranian provinces. Iranian media reports that the casualties occ...
Von der Leyen: Europe condemns Iran's unjust attacks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has strongly condemned recent Iranian attacks, specifically citing those targeting the United Arab Emirates. She described the strikes as a flagrant ...
Mexican man surprised in Uitgeest: 'No monument for Cornelis Corneliszoon, how is it possible?'
Mexican history enthusiast Jaime Dávila expressed surprise during a visit to Uitgeest at the lack of a monument for Cornelis Corneliszoon. Corneliszoon's invention of the wind-powered sawmill was a c...
Israel: about 200 aircraft deployed in historically large attack
Israel announced the deployment of approximately 200 fighter jets in a large-scale military operation against Iran. The attack targeted hundreds of military objectives across the country almost simult...
Jordan reports interception of thirteen ballistic missiles
The Jordanian armed forces announced that they have intercepted thirteen ballistic missiles since Saturday morning. No casualties were reported, although the attacks caused some material damage.
Bollenstreek Flower Parade to tour region with fifteen floats in April
The Bloemencorso Bollenstreek flower parade will take place on Saturday, April 18th, featuring 15 floats traveling through the Bollenstreek and Zuid-Kennemerland regions. Although there are slightly f...
Dull bang shocks Hoofddorp neighborhood: Afraid it will happen to me too
An explosion at a home in Hoofddorp left three residents hospitalized for smoke inhalation and caused significant distress in the local neighborhood. Police are currently searching for two young suspe...
Hezbollah supports Iran but pledges no military support
Hezbollah has expressed solidarity with its ally Iran following recent attacks, warning that escalating tensions could lead to serious consequences for the entire region. The Lebanese group stopped sh...
Shoppers flout bicycle parking ban: 'It’s raining. No enforcement seen'
Shoppers in Haarlem's Grote Houtstraat are frequently ignoring bicycle parking bans, opting for convenience over designated parking zones. Cyclists interviewed cited a lack of enforcement and unclear ...
Extra NOS news bulletins on Iran this Sunday morning
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS will air extra five-minute news bulletins every hour on Sunday morning. These broadcasts are scheduled to provide updates on the ongoing developments in and around Ira...
Briefly the highest point in Amsterdam: a 208-meter crane at a shipyard in North
Stabbing and hostage situation in Heerhugowaard prison, danger over
An inmate at a prison in Heerhugowaard was involved in a stabbing incident and a subsequent hostage situation on Saturday afternoon. The police reported that the situation has been resolved and the in...
Husam Alhasan’s family finally celebrates Ramadan together in Bussum after years of uncertainty
After three years of separation, Husam Alhasan has been reunited with his wife and two daughters who recently arrived in the Netherlands from Syria. The family is now celebrating Ramadan together in B...