Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Trump considers scaling down military operations in Iran
President Donald Trump is considering scaling back military operations against Iran, claiming that the conflict is nearly finished. The military actions, which began three weeks ago in coordination wi...
From a lighter on his head to bleeding while celebrating: Davy Klaassen on his most intense Klassieker moments
Ajax captain Davy Klaassen reflects on his most intense moments in the 'Klassieker' rivalry against Feyenoord as he prepares for his 19th appearance in the fixture. Klaassen emphasizes that the match ...
US judge blocks new Pentagon press policy
A U.S. judge has blocked a new Pentagon press policy that would have barred journalists from coverage for publishing "unapproved" information. The judge ruled that public access to information is more...
Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies at 93
Saar Boerlage, a prominent Dutch activist and politician, has passed away at the age of 93. She was best known for successfully leading the campaign against hosting the Olympic Games in Amsterdam and ...
Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies aged 93
Renowned activist and politician Saar Boerlage has passed away at the age of 93. She served as an Amsterdam city councilor for multiple parties and was a former national chair of the Pacifist Socialis...
German gas station displays wrong diesel price, customers want to fill 1,000-liter tanks
A pricing error at a gas station in Bünde, Germany, caused long queues overnight after diesel was mistakenly listed at just 1.20 euros per liter. Dozens of drivers flocked to the station to take adva...
Trump rules out ceasefire in Iran
US President Donald Trump has ruled out a ceasefire in Iran, stating that there is no reason to stop military actions while the United States and Israel are winning. Trump emphasized that the current ...
Large fire at Amsterdam storage facility under control
A large fire that broke out on Friday afternoon at a storage facility on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam is now under control. Emergency services report that the situation is stable, though firefighter...
Major fire at scooter company under control, firefighters damping down
Rob Kemps on final Snollebollekes GelreDome shows: 'Considered quitting'
Rob Kemps admitted he briefly regretted the decision to end his Snollebollekes concert series at the GelreDome in Arnhem. As he prepared for the final shows, the entertainer noted that the sold-out ve...
How would Luis Enrique have Ajax play against Feyenoord? Definitely Steur as a man-marker on Valente
Henk Spaan provides his weekly football ratings, highlighting figures such as Kees Smit, Max Dowman, and Dominik Szoboszlai. The article also explores potential tactical strategies for Amsterdam-based...
Kennemerlaan in IJmuiden transformed into tulip picking garden for a day
The Kennemerlaan in IJmuiden will be transformed into a temporary tulip picking garden this Saturday. Customers of the local shops will receive tickets allowing them to pick a bunch of flowers.
Karianne Kas (D66) receives most preference votes in Bloemendaal, Alderman Stam (VVD) popular in Heemstede, GL-PvdA Zandvoort number 2 outvotes lead candidate
Preference votes for Dutch municipal elections were announced on Friday, revealing significant shifts in candidate popularity in Bloemendaal, Heemstede, and Zandvoort. These results could lead to chan...
Halsema on attack on Jewish school: 'Has made people incredibly scared'
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addressed a recent explosion at the Jewish primary school Cheider, describing it as an act of intimidation that has caused significant fear in the community. The incident...
Qatar expects gas production to restart only months after war
Qatar's energy minister stated that repairs to the country's largest gas field can only begin once the conflict with Iran concludes. The restoration process is expected to take several months before g...
Several controversial FvD members enter municipal councils
Several Forum for Democracy (FVD) candidates with ties to far-right organizations have been elected to Dutch city councils following recent electoral gains. Investigations by NRC and de Volkskrant hig...
Bystanders watch fire on Amsterdam's Nieuwe Hemweg spread rapidly: "The whole building is burning down"
A massive fire broke out at a building on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam, destroying the structure and a large number of electric shared scooters. Witnesses reported hearing batteries exploding as the...
Decades of superior dining in the dunes: De Bokkedoorns marks 65 years. 'We are out of reach for 80 percent of the population'
The Michelin-starred restaurant De Bokkedoorns, located in Overveen, is celebrating its 65th anniversary under the management of the Beeren family. The establishment was one of the first in the Nether...
Iranians gather for Persian New Year: "People who feel alone can join"
Iranians gathered at Museumplein in Amsterdam to celebrate the Persian New Year, Norooz, moving the traditional private celebration to a public setting for communal support. The event combined festive...
An evening at Europaplein in Beverwijk with youth workers Deniz and Kenan: ‘We connect with the boys by being ourselves. We are brother figures to the youth’
Youth workers Kenan Cimen and Deniz Yüce serve as mentors and role models for young people at Europaplein in Beverwijk, where they both grew up. By acting as "brother figures," they aim to foster saf...