Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
British police arrest four men for spying for Iran
British police have arrested four men on suspicion of conducting espionage for Iran. Six other individuals were also detained for allegedly assisting a criminal in connection with the investigation.
Construction wholesaler staff threatened with knife during robbery in Nieuw-West
Construction wholesaler in Osdorp robbed for the second time in a month
A construction wholesaler in Osdorp, Amsterdam, was robbed by a man with a knife on Monday morning, marking the second robbery at the location in a month. The suspect fled with cash from the register,...
Gas power plants were used more often last year during dips in solar and wind energy
Gas-fired power plants in the Netherlands significantly increased their natural gas consumption last year to compensate for fluctuations in solar and wind energy supply. This led to a 6.2 percent incr...
Mike (35) competes in flower arranging championship: 'I train intensively with fellow florists'
Mike Boerma, a 35-year-old florist from Haarlem, will compete in the Dutch Championship Floral Art in Ede on March 9 and 10. Boerma, who considers flower arranging a form of art, has been training int...
Queen Máxima visits NS Train Modernization in Haarlem
Queen Máxima and Minister Stientje van Veldhoven visited NS Train Modernization in Haarlem on Wednesday as part of Circular Economy Week. They observed how old double-decker trains are being refurbis...
Hungarian PM stops transport to Ukraine over pipeline
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that he is halting the transport of essential goods to Ukraine. This move is a retaliatory measure against Ukraine's decision to block the supply o...
Netherlands wants to join mission near Iran: is it consistent with international law?
The Dutch government is considering participating in a mission involving Iran, prompting discussions about its legality under international law. This debate focuses on the justification for military a...
Israel carries out ‘large-scale’ series of attacks on Beirut
The Israeli military conducted a series of large-scale airstrikes on Beirut between Thursday night and Friday morning. These attacks targeted infrastructure in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese cap...
Around 450,000 political party members, highest since 1982
The number of Dutch political party members has reached 448,100, marking the highest level since 1982. According to the Documentation Centre for Dutch Political Parties, the total grew by nearly 15 pe...
Diesel price reaches record high, gasoline price also nears peak
The national recommended price for diesel in the Netherlands has reached a record high of 2.375 euros per liter, matching levels seen four years ago. Gasoline prices are also increasing, though at a s...
Eventful skating year was a major life lesson for Joy Beune: 'I've had to take a lot'
Dutch speed skater Joy Beune reflects on a challenging and eventful year as she prepares to defend her title at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships. Despite the unusual timing of the compet...
Iranian army announces expansion of retaliatory attacks
The Iranian army has announced an expansion of its retaliatory attacks, warning that the enemy will face more intensive and large-scale operations in the coming days. The statement was issued by the K...
'Find ten ladies for a pilgrimage!' Gerrie shouted. Fourteen joined.
In this installment of the 'For Life' series, Gerrie Groot, Roos Beers, and Irma Kuilboer share the story of their walking group's deep friendship. The group formed after fourteen women joined a pilgr...
Only pedestrians and cyclists allowed on Verfroller this weekend; maintenance on Langebrug later this month
The Langebrug in Haarlem, locally known as 'De Verfroller,' will be closed to motorized traffic for maintenance from the evening of March 6 until the morning of March 9. During this time, only pedestr...
Portugal fined millions for failing to protect Iberian species
Portugal has been fined millions of euros for failing to adequately protect thousands of unique animal and plant species, including the gold-striped salamander and the Iberian wolf. Despite having yea...
No drinking water around Vondelkerk due to leak
At least 99 addresses near the Vondelkerk in Amsterdam are without drinking water following a pipe leak discovered on Wednesday. Waternet has provided bottled water to affected residents and expects r...
Museum of the Mind closes Amsterdam branch due to disappointing visitor numbers
The Museum van de Geest is closing its Amsterdam branch on the Amstel due to disappointing visitor numbers and a lack of financial surplus. Moving forward, the institution will operate exclusively fro...
Choose your occupier: Russia, America, or China?
On March 10, former generals Peter van Uhm and Mart de Kruif will host a live event to discuss the geopolitical influence of Russia, the United States, and China. Accompanied by Eastern Europe expert ...
Trump considers US ground troops in Iran a waste of time
US President Donald Trump stated that sending ground troops to Iran is currently a waste of time. His comments follow a warning from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that any such invasion woul...