Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Deeper cuts at Spaarne Werkt: Snuffelmug, youth work and giant Cruquius building at risk
Participation company Spaarne Werkt is undergoing significant budget cuts affecting the Snuffelmug thrift store and youth programs to restore its financial stability. The municipalities of Haarlem, He...
Residents want blue zone on Rijksstraatweg. Council says no: 'parking pressure within limits'
Residents and businesses on the Rijksstraatweg in Heemskerk submitted a request for the implementation of a blue zone to address local parking issues. The municipal executive rejected the proposal, st...
'Traps' cleaning harbor water. Port of Amsterdam trials waste collection system: 'The power is in simplicity'
The Port of Amsterdam is testing a new debris capture system designed to remove floating waste like plastic and cans from the water. This pilot program aims to improve water quality in the Amsterdam h...
US imposes sanctions on Iranian Strait of Hormuz authority
The United States Treasury Department announced sanctions on Wednesday against the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an entity established by Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This move targets the ad...
US launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former columnist who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. The probe follows her legal actions against ...
Jill Biden: I thought Joe was having a stroke during Trump debate
Former First Lady Jill Biden revealed in a CBS News interview that she initially feared her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during his 2024 debate against Donald Trump. The interview, which ad...
Four people taken to hospital after house fire in Hellevoetsluis
Four people were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a house fire broke out in Hellevoetsluis on Wednesday evening. Emergency services from the Rotterdam-Rijnmond safety region resp...
Amsterdam-Zuidoost won't let beloved official Vayhishta Miskin (Bij1) be ousted: ‘She has our confidence’
Kommil Foo premieres Babel: ‘The lighter we make it, the more the depth touches the audience’
The brand-new brown café Hermans on Van der Helstplein feels like it’s been there for years
Chocolate statues as revenge for colonial injustice: Congolese collective buys back land with cocoa from our sprinkles
This bright pink rocket popsicle was made especially for WorldPride in Amsterdam: ‘It fits the summer: fresh but not too sweet’
Henk (75) found his own home in Zuidoost after decades of homelessness: ‘I’ve come a long way’
United States carry out new strikes on Iran
The United States military carried out new attacks against Iran on Wednesday, according to a U.S. official. The strikes were reported by Reuters, though specific details regarding the targets or casua...
Iranian media report explosions near port city of Bandar Abbas
Three explosions were reported near the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Local media outlets confirmed the sounds were heard to the east of the city e...
Trump: Not worried about political consequences of war with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday that he is not concerned about the political fallout of a potential long-term conflict with Iran. His comments come...
Education Council: school tests should focus more on learning
The Dutch Education Council advises that tests in primary and secondary education should focus more on the learning process rather than being used for admissions, transitions, or diplomas. This recomm...
UN rapporteur for Palestinian territories back on US sanctions list
The United States Department of the Treasury has placed Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, back on a sanctions list. The move targe...
Groningen mayor wants asylum reception on state-owned sites
Mayor Roelien Kamminga of Groningen is urging the Dutch government to use its own properties for temporary asylum seeker housing. This measure is intended to prevent people from sleeping outdoors at t...
Asylum seekers from across the country dine with Amsterdammers at long tables: "Gives hope"
Around 1,500 people, including asylum seekers and local residents, gathered for a massive community dinner at the Oosterdok in Amsterdam. The event, featuring a 900-meter-long table, aimed to promote ...