Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Merz concerned Iran and US have no plan for war in Iran
German politician Friedrich Merz expressed concern that the United States and Israel lack a joint plan to end the conflict in Iran. He noted that the situation is becoming increasingly unclear due to ...
Last of hundreds of new trees in Venneperhout planted by municipal executive
The executive board of Haarlemmermeer municipality, along with local company Kite, planted the final 20 trees of a 550-tree initiative in Venneperhout on Tuesday. This event concludes the extensive tr...
Waste piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high absenteeism
Garbage accumulation in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt was driven by high staff sick leave and external contractors missing pickup locations. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledged structural issues ...
Trash piles in Buikslotermeerbuurt caused by high sick leave
High levels of employee sickness and errors by external contractors led to a massive buildup of garbage in Amsterdam's Buikslotermeerbuurt district late last year. Alderman Hester van Buren acknowledg...
Waylon investigates how to compensate fans for cancelled concert
Dutch singer Waylon is exploring ways to compensate fans after the production company organizing his Top 1000 concert series went bankrupt. Since ticket holders may not receive refunds due to the inso...
Household budgets hundreds of euros lighter due to energy crisis
Rising energy prices driven by geopolitical conflict are putting a significant financial strain on household budgets. A family of four with a car is estimated to pay over 600 euros more annually due t...
The telephone is 150 years old: do you prefer calling or texting? Let us know
The first phone call was made by inventor Alexander Bell 150 years ago, marking the beginning of a significant evolution in communication. Since then, technology has transitioned from early bakelite p...
Embassy staff in Iran temporarily moved to Azerbaijan
Dutch embassy staff in Iran are being temporarily relocated to Baku, Azerbaijan, due to security risks. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the move on social media, citing the safety of personne...
Suspect in babysitting abuse case: disgusting and cowardly act
The appeal trial for Nancy D. and Peter S. regarding the sexual abuse of seven children in the Eindhoven area has begun in Den Bosch. Both suspects expressed remorse in court, with Nancy D. describing...
How to know if a daycare is safe? ‘A certificate of conduct doesn't say everything’
Court: no further investigation into detention of former lawyer Weski
A Rotterdam court has rejected a request for further investigation into the detention conditions of former lawyer Inez Weski, who is accused of participating in Ridouan Taghi's criminal organization. ...
US official: Most intensive attacks on Iran today
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the United States conducted its most intensive attacks against Iran to date on Tuesday. Hegseth stated that American military operations are escalati...
Another awkward scenario: Ajax may be unable to play play-offs at the Arena due to Harry Styles
Ajax may be forced to play potential European football playoff matches away from the Johan Cruijff Arena due to a series of Harry Styles concerts scheduled at the stadium in late May. The club can avo...
Trump may be open to talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump stated he is potentially open to negotiations with Iran, depending on specific conditions. This comes after nuclear program discussions were disrupted by recent US and Israel...
UN agency: nearly 700,000 people displaced in Lebanon
The UN refugee agency reports that approximately 667,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israeli attacks over the past week. This total includes 100,000 individuals who fled within the la...
New exhibition at Stedelijk Museum: Ivna Esajas challenges art world conventions
Croatia and Hungary set gasoline price caps, other countries hesitate
Croatia and Hungary have implemented price ceilings on fuel in response to significant price increases driven by the conflict in the Middle East. These are the first European countries to intervene in...
Municipal elections are on March 18; this is what D66 wants
On Wednesday, March 18, residents of Haarlem will head to the polls to elect a new city council. This report outlines the candidates and platform for the political party D66 as part of a series on the...
Police action in Nieuw-Dordrecht in which man died ruled lawful
The Public Prosecution Service in the Northern Netherlands ruled that police acted lawfully during a 2023 incident in Nieuw-Dordrecht where a man died. An investigation by the National Criminal Invest...
Longer waiting lists for social care and youth services in Haarlemmermeer, risk of delays due to lack of expertise
The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is experiencing longer waiting lists for youth care and social support services due to a staff shortage caused by measures against false self-employment. These delay...