Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Money must be spent! This Haarlem entrepreneur joins new TV show The Moneymakers
A Haarlem entrepreneur is participating in the new television program 'The Moneymakers,' where contestants receive 1,000 euros to generate maximum profit within a single week. The show highlights loca...
Kremlin steps up Putin's security over assassination attempts
The Kremlin has significantly increased the personal security of President Vladimir Putin following a series of assassination attempts on high-ranking Russian military officials. According to a Europe...
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GameStop wants to acquire much larger eBay for $56 billion
GameStop is attempting to acquire the auction site eBay for 56 billion dollars, a move considered ambitious as eBay is four times larger than the gaming retailer. The company intends to transform eBay...
A dark chapter in the history of IJmuiden: NSB leader Anton Mussert worked at the North Lock in the port city
The article highlights a dark chapter in IJmuiden's history by noting that NSB leader Anton Mussert once lived and worked in the port city at the Noordersluis. This historical fact is brought to light...
US releases crew of seized Iranian ship
The United States has released 22 crew members from a seized Iranian container ship and transferred them to Pakistan for their eventual return to Iran. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry described the mov...
Foreign Ministry considers medical evacuation for several on cruise ship
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is investigating the possibility of medically evacuating several individuals from the cruise ship MV Hondius. A ministry spokesperson confirmed that options for t...
Get discounts or a free gift in Haarlem during Week of the Physical Store
During the 'Week van de Stenen Winkel' in Haarlem, local brick-and-mortar retailers are offering discounts, prizes, and gifts to encourage customers to shop in-person. The initiative aims to promote p...
EU foreign policy chief surprised by timing of US troop withdrawal
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed surprise at President Donald Trump's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany. Speaking at a summit in Yerevan, she stated that the decision high...
He disrupts the game and gets under opponents' skin, Mart Smeets observes
Mart Smeets notes that few people in the Netherlands watched the recent NBA game where Philadelphia unexpectedly defeated Boston at home. The match featured a player who significantly disrupted the ga...
Special World War II resistance material found in National Library
The KB national library in The Hague discovered a significant collection of World War II resistance materials, including forged identification documents and travel permits. The find also features phot...
Iran executes three men over ties to Israel
Iran has executed three men accused of collaborating with the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. Two of the individuals were also reportedly involved in the death of a member of the Iranian security ...
Macron says he does not want to join new Hormuz mission for now
President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will not participate in the US-led maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz for the time being. Macron cited a lack of clarity regarding th...
Rutte: Europe has understood Trump's message and is arranging military bases
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that European allies have understood the message regarding the importance of fulfilling commitments related to U.S. military bases. Consequently, European nati...
Shock for motorists: Cabinet documents reveal sharply higher fuel prices due to ‘diesel dime’
Internal cabinet documents reveal that diesel prices in the Netherlands are set to increase by over 10 cents per liter starting in January without government intervention. Gasoline prices could follow...
Iran threatens to attack US Navy in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military has threatened to attack the U.S. Navy if it enters the Strait of Hormuz following an American announcement that it will begin escorting ships through the waterway. Iranian state media...
Dries Roelvink wishes he had spent more time with daughter: 'My own mistake'
Dutch singer Dries Roelvink expressed regret in an interview with Vriendin magazine for a period of several years during which he had no contact with his daughter, Peggy, while she was young. Roelvink...
Operation Vault: 45,000 valuables moved through city under heavy guard
On Sunday, April 19, the Stadsbank van Lening moved 45,000 valuables between three locations under heavy security during a large-scale operation. The transport, named 'Operatie Kluis,' transformed the...
Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time in months
Bitcoin's value exceeded $80,000 on Monday, marking its highest level in three months. This recovery follows a period in February when the cryptocurrency hit its lowest point in several years.
Mayor Halsema on defacing of Dam Square monument: ‘This is not a protest, but vandalism’
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema condemned the vandalism of the National Monument on Dam Square after it was defaced with red paint and the word "genocide" shortly before Remembrance Day. Halsema describ...