Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Exhibition in Ontmoetingskerk highlights human rights in Iran: ‘Young people risked death to demand change’
An exhibition at the Ontmoetingskerk features photographs of men and women killed during recent anti-regime protests in Iran. The display aims to bring attention to human rights issues and honor the y...

Merz highlights US role in NATO, downplays tensions with Trump
Friedrich Merz has emphasized the central role of the United States within NATO despite ongoing disagreements. He downplayed tensions with Donald Trump following the announced withdrawal of American t...

Iran says it is reviewing US response to peace proposal
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that it is currently reviewing a response from the United States regarding a new peace proposal. The communication between the two countries was facilitated ...

Three Dutch people killed in traffic accident in France
Three Dutch nationals, a 71-year-old woman and two men aged 58 and 74, were killed in a serious traffic accident in Jeantes, Northern France. Three other individuals were injured in the collision, whi...
Women’s clinic swamped: ‘In the hospital I hardly ever saw anyone for menopause’
The Ellesie women's clinic is facing a surge in demand for menopause-related healthcare, with waiting lists growing from six days to nearly a year. Medical professionals highlight that providing prope...

Why two minutes of silence and not one? Seven questions about Remembrance Day
The National Remembrance Day takes place on May 4th at Dam Square in Amsterdam, where the King and Queen lay a wreath to honor war victims. The event features a traditional two-minute silence at 8:00 ...
Talking about and commemorating the war is a must: ‘War is part of upbringing’
This article emphasizes the importance of discussing World War II and Remembrance Day with children to ensure they understand history and the current realities of conflict. Experts suggest starting th...

Sharon and Hélène organize first women's circle in IJmuiden: People need connection
Sharon van den Braber and Hélène van den Bos have established a women's circle in IJmuiden and Velserbroek to promote social connection. These gatherings at community centers De Dwarsligger and De K...

Actor Beau Starr, known for Goodfellas and Halloween, dies
American actor Beau Starr, known for his roles in films like Goodfellas and Halloween 4, has passed away at the age of 81. He died of natural causes on April 24 at his home in Vancouver.
Shame that RV site along Western Ring Road is disappearing. ‘Terrible, a real shame’
The popular UrbanCamperSpot Haarlem is closing, prompting disappointment from international tourists who used it as a base to explore the region. Visitors have expressed their regret in multiple langu...

Ukraine offers Finland a drone agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a drone agreement with Finland to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation. Under the deal, Kyiv would share its drone technology and combat experti...

Banning new Zuidas parking garages 'could have greater financial consequences than anticipated'
The City of Amsterdam is delaying a decision on banning new parking garages in the Zuidas business district to conduct further research into the plan's financial and legal implications. Stakeholders a...

Bloemendaal endures disappointing trophyless season
Bloemendaal's field hockey team has been officially eliminated from the play-offs for the first time in ten years after a disappointing season. Despite a 1-0 victory against Klein Zwitserland this wee...

One dead in Oldenzaal house fire
One person died and two others were hospitalized following a house fire in Oldenzaal on Sunday afternoon. The survivors, who are family members of the deceased, were treated for smoke inhalation.

Israeli army kills man in West Bank
The Israeli army killed a 26-year-old man and injured four others during an operation in Nablus on the occupied West Bank. The death was confirmed by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

Two Dutch flotilla passengers arrive at Schiphol
Two Dutch activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, Osman Tastan and Anas Mohamad, arrived at Schiphol Airport from Istanbul on Monday afternoon. They were welcomed by approximately thirty supporters ...

Van den Brink calls vandalism in IJsselstein unacceptable
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has condemned the recent vandalism of the town hall in IJsselstein, stating that protesting should not involve throwing bricks. The CDA minister described the incide...

Rood-Wit loses crucial points after disallowed goal
Hockey club Rood-Wit lost crucial points after a controversial referee decision led to a disallowed goal in their match against promotion candidate Voordaan. The decision prevented the Aerdenhout-base...

Car heavily damaged by fire on Willem Pijperstraat in Haarlem
A parked car was heavily damaged after catching fire on Sunday afternoon at Willem Pijperstraat in Haarlem. A neighboring vehicle also sustained damage during the incident.
Never overdrawn? Rabobank suddenly wants to know everything about you: ‘Scandalous’
Rabobank has introduced a new policy requiring customers to disclose personal details, such as the number of children and cars they own, to maintain their overdraft facilities. Failure to provide this...