Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
11 red flags to recognize a toxic relationship: ‘It starts as a fairytale, it ends in intimate terror’
Publicist Yesim Candan has released a book identifying eleven red flags of toxic relationships to help prevent femicide and intimate terror. The work highlights that a woman is murdered every eight da...
Alderman: Consequences of prolonged elevator failures 'unacceptable' but landlords responsible
Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels has labeled long-term elevator malfunctions in apartment buildings as unacceptable after a resident missed chemotherapy due to a broken lift. While the city maintains that...
The sun feels good, but how harmful is it in March? 'UV intensity can already be high in spring'
The Netherlands is expecting spring-like weather this week with temperatures reaching 18 degrees and high sun intensity. Experts warn that UV levels can be strong even in early March, suggesting the e...
Pump prices skyrocket due to Middle East unrest
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have increased following unrest in the Middle East, with gasoline prices rising by 3.3 cents and diesel by 9.5 cents. Market experts predict that these prices will conti...
Customers seek accountability after major data breach: Dozens of reports for potential Odido claim
Dozens of Odido customers have contacted consumer organizations, such as the Consumers' Association, to explore a mass claim following a significant data leak. These individuals are seeking legal acti...
Andere Tijden Kort looks back at the era of Dutch tanks: ‘The first time I fired, I was completely blown away’
European gas price rises another 16 percent due to Middle East unrest
European gas prices rose by 16 percent on Tuesday morning, reaching over 51 euros per megawatt-hour at the Amsterdam gas exchange. The price surge is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the M...
Hezbollah reports attack on Israeli bases
Hezbollah reported carrying out attacks on three Israeli bases as a retaliation for previous Israeli strikes on targets in Lebanon. The Lebanese organization described the initial Israeli actions as c...
Witkoff criticizes Iran's stance in negotiations
U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff expressed surprise at Iran's stance during nuclear program negotiations, noting that Iranian officials immediately claimed an inalienable right to enrich nuclear fuel. In...
Oil prices continue to rise amid Middle East unrest
Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The price surge is further driven by reports of Irania...
Heavy damage after collision on N208 near Velserbroek, road closed
Two cars collided on the N208 near Velserbroek on Tuesday morning, resulting in significant damage and a road closure. Ambulance personnel arrived at the scene to evaluate the individuals involved in ...
SportDaad misses action in Haarlem parties' sports plans: ‘They stick to generalities’
The Haarlem lobby group SportDaad expressed disappointment with the sports platforms of 17 local political parties, citing a lack of cohesion and concrete actions in their election programs. The group...
Street robbers steal €150,000 watch in central Amsterdam, police release CCTV footage
Prices rise 2.4 percent in February, same as in January
Consumer prices in the Netherlands rose by 2.4 percent in February compared to the previous year, matching the inflation rate recorded in January. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) notes that while the rat...
Netanyahu: war with Iran will not last forever
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Fox News interview that the conflict with Iran will not be endless, though it may continue for some time. He described the war as a potential gate...
Diary of a Die-Hard: Dying is Not on My Agenda
This article presents a collection of diary entries written by a cancer patient over the past several months. The entries offer a personal look into the daily realities of living with the disease, cap...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: Don't choose between faith and civic duty
To accommodate municipal elections falling during Ramadan, Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayer by one hour. This initiative aims to allow congregant...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"
Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...
Lawyer or no lawyer, that was the question
A 45-year-old man from Alphen appeared before a police judge to decide whether he would represent himself in court. While many suspects opt to forego legal counsel to save costs, this individual chang...
US: Revolutionary Guard command posts destroyed
US Central Command announced that the US military has destroyed Iranian Revolutionary Guard command posts, missile launch sites, and military airports. The operations also targeted Iranian air defense...