Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
For the first time there is a chance to defeat Orbán, says Budapest mayor during brief Amsterdam visit
Israeli Ambassador: synagogue arson very disturbing
The Israeli ambassador to the Netherlands, Zvi Aviner Vapni, described the arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam as very disturbing. He called for a firm stance against hatred and emphasized the im...
Iranians take to the streets for Jerusalem Day despite war
Thousands of Iranians participated in anti-Israel demonstrations across various cities to mark the annual al-Quds Day, also known as Jerusalem Day. The large-scale protests took place despite the ongo...
Van den Brink: time needed to solve asylum problems
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink stated that the government needs more time to solve asylum issues and acknowledged the frustration of municipalities forced to keep reception centers open longer. He...
Public Prosecution Service demands data from Tata Steel in criminal investigation
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has seized administrative data from Tata Steel's IJmuiden office as part of a long-standing criminal investigation. Officials have not disclosed the specific natur...
Rijsenhout bins uncollected due to wrong waste, residents angry: 'I’m constantly afraid of doing something wrong'
A waste separation pilot in Rijsenhout has led to frustration among residents as PBD bins are frequently left uncollected due to contamination issues. Local residents report feeling overwhelmed and in...
Tusk: Poland to join EU defense plan after all
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the Polish government will adopt a resolution to utilize the European Union's SAFE program for defense funding, despite a veto from President Karol Nawrocki. ...
Van Weel: Rotterdam synagogue fire ‘smells of antisemitism’
Dutch Justice and Security Minister David van Weel stated that an arson attack at a Rotterdam synagogue likely constitutes antisemitic violence. While an investigation is ongoing to identify the perpe...
Bike gone! This many bikes were stolen in Haarlem last year
This article discusses the prevalence of bicycle theft in Haarlem, noting the common experience of owners finding their bikes missing and locks cut. It examines the statistics regarding how many bicyc...
Israel bombs bridge in Lebanon
The Israeli military has bombarded a bridge over the Litani River in Lebanon, marking the first time it has publicly acknowledged targeting civilian infrastructure during the current conflict. This ac...
Maximum penalty for COA over Ter Apel possibly reached today
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) is expected to reach a maximum penalty of five million euros today for exceeding capacity limits at the Ter Apel reception center. This fin...
Nearly 3,000 people in Israel hospitalized since war with Iran
Nearly 3,000 people in Israel have been hospitalized since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to the Israeli Ministry of Health. Patients were treated for injuries resulting from Iranian r...
Mayor Schouten appalled by synagogue arson
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten expressed horror after arson was committed at a synagogue in the Kralingen district on Thursday night. No injuries were reported following the incident at the A.B.N. Da...
Damage from ATM bombing at Fashion Hotel in Amsterdam-West, police seek two suspects
May holiday could be expensive due to Middle East unrest: what you should and shouldn't do if you've already booked
Travelers planning trips to or via Dubai for the upcoming Easter and May holidays cannot currently cancel or change their bookings for free despite Middle East unrest. While rebooking is an option, it...
Two Amsterdam men arrested for role in Rotterdam explosions and shooting
Duo blows up ATM in Nieuw-West hotel
Two suspects used explosives to target an ATM inside a hotel in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported, although the building sustained damage and the suspect...
AI giant refuses to allow killer robots or online spying, angering Trump
AI company Anthropic is involved in a legal dispute with the Trump administration after refusing to allow its technology to be used for surveillance or the creation of lethal robots. The conflict move...
Rheumatism buddies became friends for life
Reporter Mitzie Meijerhof and Rob Pfaff recount how they transitioned from "rheumatism buddies" to lifelong friends. Their story serves as the conclusion to the "Voor het leven" series, which explores...
Oman reports two foreign deaths in drone shoot-down
Two foreign nationals were killed and several others injured in the coastal town of Sohar, Oman, after drones or their debris fell on an industrial estate. The casualties occurred when the drones were...