Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Iranians in The Hague call for attention to situation in their country
On Thursday afternoon, dozens of Iranians gathered in The Hague to protest against the current Iranian regime. The demonstrators assembled near the British embassy to raise awareness about the situati...
Druzhba oil pipeline may be out of service for another six weeks
The Druzhba oil pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia through Ukraine, is expected to remain out of service for four to six weeks following damage. Ukrainian President Volodym...
Next of kin want no delay in Lucky appeal
Relatives of the victims of a fatal shooting at a shopping mall in Zwijndrecht are urging the Court of Appeal in The Hague to proceed with the trial next Monday. They are opposing a delay in the legal...
Is it wise to look to Groningen again in the gas crisis? This is what the gas expert says
Following a 67 percent increase in gas prices due to Middle East unrest, the Dutch House of Representatives is considering resuming gas drilling in Groningen. Expert Martien Visser addresses key quest...
Enexis significantly expands power grid, but electricity demand grows even faster
Grid operator Enexis invested a record 1.9 billion euros in the electricity grid last year to support the energy transition. Despite this investment, the grid remains congested in many areas as demand...
Repatriation flight from Oman also on Saturday
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged a third repatriation flight for stranded citizens, scheduled for this Saturday. In collaboration with Corendon, the flight will transport passengers ...
UK sends more fighter jets to Middle East
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom is sending four additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar. The deployment is part of an effort to ensure the safety and protection ...
Coffee with Heemstede councilors on International Women's Day
Heemstede municipal council members will host a coffee event for female residents at Theater De Luifel this Sunday to mark International Women's Day. The meeting, scheduled from 10:30 to 12:00, aims t...
Sources: Israel to attack rocket sites deep underground
Israel is reportedly entering a new phase of its conflict with Iran by targeting rocket storage facilities located deep underground. According to sources speaking to Reuters, the military plans to bom...
Council candidate Mertcan Dilber (19) misses the youth perspective in Beverwijk: 'I want to represent that voice'
Mertcan Dilber, a 19-year-old Artificial Intelligence student at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is running for local council in Beverwijk representing the party Samen Lokaal Beverwijk. He aims to p...
Hamer: Cabinet must do more to combat violence against women
Mariëtte Hamer, the Dutch Government Commissioner for sexual misconduct, has called on the cabinet to increase efforts and funding to combat violence against women. She argues that the current coalit...
Eva de Raadt from Haarlem named Football Alderman of the Netherlands
Eva de Raadt, an alderman from Haarlem, has been named the Football Alderman of the Netherlands by the KNVB. The jury recognized her achievements in creating innovative football fields and providing s...
It was lifeless, empty, and cynical from Godts, Ajax, and PEC: Was Ramadan to blame?
Mika Godts and Ajax delivered a lackluster performance during their Sunday match against PEC Zwolle. The article criticizes the lack of energy in the game and questions whether the observance of Ramad...
Coen van Oostrom succeeds Ingrid Thijssen as chair of employers' organization VNO-NCW
Coen van Oostrom has been appointed as the new chairman of the Dutch employers' organization VNO-NCW. He succeeds Ingrid Thijssen, who served in the role for nearly six years before becoming the chair...
No social or elderly housing added in Bloemendaal: Previous council term fails to meet goal
Bloemendaal failed to meet its goal of adding social and elderly housing during the past four-year council term, as no new units were completed. While several construction projects are currently under...
Rachid Kaddour of Pure & Honest Meat in Weesp: ‘Halal rules determine how meat ends up on the plate’
Rachid Kaddour, owner of Puur & Eerlijk Vlees in Weesp, explains how halal regulations dictate the production of meat products during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The article highlights the proc...
Concertgebouw Orchestra Review: Brilliant solos are the icing on the cake for Prokofiev
Change= director gets 150 hours community service and suspended sentence for ‘gigantic’ tax return backlog
Rutte: Freeing up Patriots via Ukrainian drone aid to Gulf States
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte suggested that Ukrainian expertise in countering Iranian drones could help Middle Eastern allies free up Patriot air defense systems. These interceptor missiles are c...
Major power outage in Cuba resolved
A major power outage that affected a large part of Cuba on Wednesday has been resolved. The Cuban Ministry of Energy announced on Thursday that electricity services have been restored.