Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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CENTCOM supports Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom this Monday to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative aims to restore freedom of n...
Seriously injured person in car after suspected stabbing in Rotterdam
A man was found severely injured in a car on Pleinweg in Rotterdam late Sunday night following a suspected stabbing incident. Police believe the stabbing occurred in the Tarwewijk neighborhood, though...
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is currently in critical but stable condition. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, shared the health update via a post on social media pla...
Live white-beaked dolphin washes up at Egmond aan Zee
A live white-beaked dolphin stranded on the coast of Egmond aan Zee on Sunday evening and is being assisted by the SOS Dolfijn foundation. The rescue organization is keeping the animal cool with wet c...
Iran: US plan for Strait of Hormuz violates ceasefire
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of Iran's national security committee, warned that any United States interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be viewed as a violation of the ceasefire. This statement was sh...
Netherlands leads repatriation of sick cruise ship crew members
The Netherlands is leading the repatriation of two sick crew members from the cruise ship m/v Hondius, which is currently anchored off the coast of Cape Verde. This operation follows the deaths of thr...
Trouw celebrates 25,000th edition with wartime logo
The Dutch daily newspaper Trouw is celebrating its 25,000th edition this Monday. To mark the milestone, both the print edition and the website are temporarily using the publication's original wartime ...
UK to join 90 billion European loan for Ukraine
The United Kingdom government announced on Sunday that it intends to start negotiations to join the European Union's 90 billion euro loan program for Ukraine. This move reflects a coordinated effort t...
Trump: US to assist ships in Strait of Hormuz starting Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will begin an operation on Monday morning to escort ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. The mission aims to assist vessels...
Man in his 20s and family members hospitalize two victims: 240 hours community service
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and mandatory treatment for two violent assaults committed alongside his family members. Despite a significant criminal history, ...
Car flips over after hitting road barrier in Haarlem, driver arrested
A car flipped over on Sunday evening in Haarlem after colliding with a concrete road barrier installed for construction on Schalkwijkerstraat. The vehicle was reportedly launched into the air upon imp...
Dutch Foreign Ministry confirms two Dutch nationals died on cruise ship
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the deaths of two Dutch citizens who fell ill while traveling on a small-scale cruise ship from Argentina to Cape Verde. One passenger died mid-voya...
Fire in Weert under control after days of firefighting
A wildfire that raged for several days in a nature area near Weert and Budel has been brought under control. Firefighters officially declared the situation 'brand meester' on Sunday evening at approxi...
Max Verstappen fifth in Miami after 'marathon' and last-corner overtake, Kimi Antonelli wins again
Max Verstappen finished fifth in the Miami Grand Prix after recovering from an early spin and completing a long marathon stint. He secured his final position with a last-corner overtake, while Kimi An...
Merz does not expect delivery of US Tomahawks for now
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers it unlikely that the United States will follow through with the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany. These weapons were initially promised by for...
Left-wing Mélenchon to run for French presidency again
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the far-left La France Insoumise party, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming French presidential election. He confirmed his bid during an intervie...
AFP: Dutch couple die from suspected hantavirus on cruise
A Dutch couple has died following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organization confirmed three deaths on the vessel, with at least one victim t...
People listen to the story of resistance fighter Aunt Cor from her former home
Journalist Rianne Oosterom gave a lecture at a house on Amsterdam's Prinsengracht about the WWII resistance efforts of Cor Koster, also known as Tante Cor. Koster used the residence to hide people, tr...
Haarlem Dolle Minas statue protest: Women have been written out of history
The activist group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to protest the lack of recognition for influential women throughout history. Eleven participants represented overlook...