Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Attack on Iran no surprise for parties in Dutch Parliament
Dutch political parties in the House of Representatives stated that the recent attack on Iran was not unexpected. Several politicians are now questioning if the conflict will lead to the downfall of t...
Yeşilgöz: Safety of troops in the region is top priority
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz has stated that the safety of Dutch military personnel in the Middle East is the government's highest priority. A limited number of Dutch soldiers are currently...
Iran confirms attacks on US bases in the region
The Iranian military has confirmed launching attacks against several United States military bases in the Middle East, specifically targeting facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab E...
EU foreign policy chief: Middle East developments dangerous
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described recent developments in the Middle East as a serious threat to global security. She specifically highlighted concerns regarding ballistic missile and n...
Berendsen and Yeşilgöz visit Ukraine
Dutch Ministers Tom Berendsen and Dilan Yeşilgöz visited Ukraine on Saturday, marking their first official foreign trip since taking office earlier this week. The visit is intended to express solida...
Bitcoin falls after attacks on Iran
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a sharp decline in value following Israel's announcement of a preemptive attack on Iran on Saturday. The market drop highlights the sensitivity of digita...
Iran urges population to move to safe cities
Iran's High National Security Council has urged citizens to relocate to safer cities as the government anticipates continued military strikes from Israel and the United States. The official announceme...
Didem discusses social media with children, often because their parents don't want them on it: 'I completely agree'
Didem Aykilic, a 31-year-old teacher at Het Spectrum in Hoorn, gained a significant social media presence after her students created a TikTok account for her. Despite her initial reservations about so...
Teacher Pleun shares her songs on TikTok: ‘My biggest goal is to inspire other teachers and show high school students how beautiful teaching is’
Pleun Couwenhoven, a 26-year-old teacher at a Montessori school in Haarlem, uses her TikTok account to share music and insights into her life as a kindergarten teacher. With over 62,000 followers, her...
'Reading teacher' Sanne started her Instagram account to inspire other teachers: 'I also get inspired myself'
Sanne Dorrepaal, a 28-year-old teacher from Haarlem, uses her Instagram account to share her expertise in youth literature and inspire fellow educators. At the Beatrixschool, she has implemented a dai...
These teachers have thousands of followers on social media: ‘My classroom door is always open, I see social media as an extension of that’
Four teachers discuss their motivations for sharing their daily classroom experiences on social media platforms, aiming to provide transparency and highlight the positive aspects of education. While m...
Israel calls up 20,000 reservists
Israel has mobilized 20,000 army reservists amid ongoing military conflict and retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran. The call-up follows a series of direct attacks involving both nations.
Iranians try to flee Tehran over attacks
Large numbers of Iranians are attempting to flee the capital city of Tehran following Israeli and American airstrikes. Eyewitnesses report long queues at gas stations as residents seek to leave the ar...
Air raid sirens and explosions in Bahrain, home to US base
Air raid sirens and explosions were reported in Bahrain following a confirmed missile attack on a United States naval base. The base is located approximately 230 kilometers from the Iranian coast.
Fien is afraid of viruses at the office but isn't allowed to work from home: ‘You’re not made of porcelain, I’m told’
Legal assistant Fien, who has lung emphysema, is facing difficulties as her employer refuses to allow her to work from home despite her high health risks at the office. Employment expert Anne-Marije B...
PM Jetten calls for restraint after attack on Iran
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called for restraint from all parties following reports of attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States. He delivered these remarks during a D66 party congress i...
Qatar intercepts Iranian missile
The Qatari military intercepted an Iranian missile, according to reports from Al Jazeera citing the country's armed forces. This incident occurred near a U.S. military base in Qatar that has been prev...
Persian network: people have fear and hope, mixed feelings
Pejman Akbarzadeh, chairman of the Persian Dutch Network, reports that Iranians in the Netherlands have mixed reactions to military actions by Israel and the US against Iran. Some view the strikes as ...
Singer and songwriter Neil Sedaka, the man behind countless hits from the 60s and 70s, dies
Extra news bulletins on NPO 1 and SBS6 after attacks on Iran
Dutch broadcasters NOS and SBS6 are airing extra news bulletins on Saturday morning following military attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran. These special broadcasts on NPO 1 and Hart van N...