Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jetten maneuvers through fierce debate with cheap train ticket promise and soothing words
Minister Jetten navigated a heated parliamentary debate by promising cheap public transport tickets for the summer to secure opposition support. Despite calls for more fuel price compensation, the Dut...
Attack on rescue workers during rescue attempt of journalist in Lebanon
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least two people and injured journalists and aid workers. The casualties occurred during a rescue attempt for a journalist following an attack in the...
Trump calls Virginia referendum rigged
President Donald Trump claimed that a referendum on electoral redistricting in Virginia was rigged after voters approved a map likely to benefit Democrats. Writing on Truth Social, Trump alleged that ...
Small sellers feel robbed by Bol.com: ‘I paid almost 3,000 euros too much’
Small sellers using Bol.com's shipping service are reporting significant overcharges due to inconsistent pricing for packages of identical size and weight. Merchant Cee Heeren claims he was overbilled...
Trump: Iran refrains from executing women at my request
President Donald Trump announced that eight women facing execution in Iran will be released following his request for a goodwill gesture ahead of upcoming negotiations. However, Iranian judicial autho...
Iranian top negotiator demands end to US blockade
Iranian parliament speaker and top negotiator Mohammed Qalibaf has demanded that the United States end its naval blockade of Iranian ports to facilitate a genuine ceasefire. Qalibaf criticized the cur...
IND to assess whether asylum seekers can return to safe parts of Syria
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink announced that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will assess on an individual basis whether Syrian asylum seekers can safely return to parts of ...
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Singing together helps people forget dementia for a moment, says opera singer Maartje
Opera singer Maartje de Lint organizes monthly singing circles at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam for individuals with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The initiative aims to st...
Bluebells and wild garlic transform Duinvliet into a blue-white fairytale forest: ‘Enjoy it, but stay on the path’
The Duinvliet estate near Elswout has been transformed into a scenic landscape by the blooming of wild hyacinths and wild garlic. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the natural phenomenon while being re...
LIVE Eredivisie | Telstar's Hardeveld responds to opening goal from Sparta and Zonneveld
Telstar and Sparta are facing off in a competitive football match in Velsen-Zuid. After former Telstar striker Milan Zonneveld opened the scoring for Sparta, Jeff Hardeveld provided a quick equalizer ...
Separate referendum on Israel boycott would cost a few million euros
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema estimates that holding a standalone referendum on a potential boycott of Israel would cost the city approximately 2.19 million euros. While costs could be significantly r...
Separate referendum on Israel boycott would cost a few million euros
Mayor Femke Halsema has stated that holding a standalone referendum in Amsterdam regarding a boycott of Israel would cost an estimated 2.19 million euros. The proposal currently lacks majority support...
Consumer fears war, investor counts on peace
Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic due to the conflict in the Middle East, while stock markets continue to reach record highs. This contrast raises questions about whether investors are ig...
No trains to or from Amsterdam South for a week after King's Day due to Zuidasdok work; A10 South also partially closed
Haroon Ali sees ‘looksmaxxers’ crying out for help: ‘They inflict great harm on their bodies to numb inner pain’
Columnist Haroon Ali discusses the "looksmaxxing" trend, where young men use extreme and often harmful methods to achieve physical perfection. He highlights that while these individuals are often mock...
Unfortunate goalkeeper Nick Olij from Haarlem finally set to make Eredivisie debut for PSV
Nick Olij is set to make his debut for PSV in the Eredivisie after a season of setbacks, including injuries and losing the starting spot to Matej Kovar. The 30-year-old goalkeeper, who is originally f...
Many more LGBTQ+ Instagram accounts disabled, many reports from the Netherlands
Numerous LGBTQ+ organizations and minority groups in the Netherlands have reported losing access to their Instagram accounts in recent weeks. The reporting center Repro Uncensored has received approxi...
Greek politicians may face prosecution in EU funds fraud case
The Greek parliament has lifted the legal immunity of thirteen politicians from the ruling Néa Dimokratía party to allow for their prosecution in an EU subsidy fraud case. The scandal involves dozen...
Heinen open to taxing windfall profits, but not yet
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has expressed openness to taxing the excess profits of companies benefiting from conflicts in the Middle East, such as those in the oil sector. However, he stated t...