Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jetten after attack on D66 office: We will not be silenced
Rob Jetten has condemned a firework bomb attack on the D66 party office, describing the incident as a cowardly act of intimidation. He emphasized that the party will not be silenced by such attempts a...
Minister Heerma calls attack on D66 party office 'cowardly act'
Minister Pieter Heerma has condemned a firework bomb attack on the D66 party office as a cowardly act. The CDA minister emphasized that violence has no place in a democracy following the incident on T...
Iranian state media report explosions near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported explosions on an island in the Strait of Hormuz and over the coastal city of Bandar Abbas. Air defense systems were reportedly activated to shoot down several drones in th...
Explosion at D66 party office in The Hague, no injuries
An explosion occurred at the D66 political party office in The Hague on Thursday evening, causing damage to the building but resulting in no injuries. The incident took place shortly after 9:00 PM on ...
Trump gives EU until July 4 for trade deal, threatens tariffs
US President Donald Trump has issued a deadline of July 4 for the European Union to implement a trade deal with the United States. He threatened to increase import tariffs on the trade bloc if the agr...
Sexual problems due to illness? This approach helps start the conversation
Nurse specialist Suzanne de Munnik from Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven is advocating for improved communication regarding sexuality and intimacy between patients and healthcare professionals. She hig...
Harrods compensates dozens after abuse by businessman Al Fayed
British department store Harrods has compensated more than 75 victims following sexual abuse allegations against its late owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. The individuals received full compensation after fili...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (May 8-10)
Haarlem residents can look forward to a sunny weekend from May 8 to May 10 with various local activities planned. Following the Liberation Day celebrations, this guide provides inspiration for events ...
Municipalities concerned about DigiD platform takeover. ‘This shows the dependency of municipalities on national choices’
Dutch municipalities are expressing concern over the potential takeover of digital service platforms like DigiD and MijnOverheid by non-European companies. While acknowledging a long-standing dependen...
Crime reporters on hostage-taking and threats against 16-year-old boy: ‘It makes you sick’
Maaike van der Plas: 'Do I believe the man and send him home without blood thinners? Or do I go with his wife and start treatment?'
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas describes the experience of being called into a night shift to make a difficult medical decision. She reflects on the internal conflict of whether to trust a patient's ...
How to beat exam stress: ‘Give a hug instead of criticism’
As final exams approach for approximately 200,000 households in the Netherlands, parents are being offered advice on how to support their children through the high-pressure period. The guidance emphas...
Ramona is terminally ill, but there is hope: a drug in Belgium. The only problem: it costs over 100,000 euros, and she doesn't have it
48-year-old Ramona Dolron from Haarlem has launched a crowdfunding campaign to pay for a life-extending breast cancer treatment in Belgium costing over €100,000. The medication is currently not cove...
Islands leader: Hondius will not dock, only drops anchor
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius will anchor off the coast of Tenerife instead of docking at the port, according to Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo. Passengers will be transported by boat to th...
Van catches fire on N201 near Schiphol-Rijk
A van caught fire while driving on the N201 highway near Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday evening. The driver successfully managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road before emergency services w...
Infectious disease specialist Bram Goorhuis of Amsterdam UMC on hantavirus: ‘This is not like COVID, our healthcare system can handle this well’
Cruise line: proper procedure followed after first death
Cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions has stated that proper procedures were followed after the natural death of a 69-year-old Dutch passenger aboard the ship Hondius. The statement comes in response t...
Young cyclist hit at Hillegom roundabout, major traffic disruption
A young cyclist was injured after being hit by a car on a roundabout in Hillegom on Thursday afternoon. The collision occurred at the intersection of Meerlaan and Weerlaan, leading to significant traf...
DJ Jorinde and Ost transform Het Slachthuis in Haarlem into dance venue: 'Mother's Day is a special day for us'
DJ Jorinde and the five-piece funk band Ost are hosting a dance event at Het Slachthuis in Haarlem this Sunday. Starting at 2:00 PM on Mother's Day, the performers will alternate 45-minute sets to pro...
Wrestler Bas leaves trail of unpaid bills and broken promises. 'I don't understand how someone can do this to others'
Show wrestler Bas has reportedly left behind a trail of unpaid debts and unfulfilled agreements totaling approximately 10,000 euros, including unpaid venue rent in Heemskerk. Despite his claims that h...