Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Iran threatens direct response to new US hostilities
Iranian commander Ali Abdollahi has warned that the country's armed forces will respond immediately to any renewed hostilities from adversaries. The statement comes as a ceasefire agreement with the U...
Inspectorate investigates Yes We Can Clinics after BOOS broadcast
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has launched an investigation into Yes We Can Clinics, a treatment facility for young people with mental health and addiction issues. This action fol...
Dino exhibition opens in Zandvoort with 15 shipments and moving giants
The 'World of Dinos' exhibition is set to open this Saturday, April 25, at the former Holland Casino in Zandvoort. The display features life-sized, moving dinosaurs including the T-Rex and Velocirapto...
Revolutionary therapy gave René (57) his life back: 'I had been shaking since childhood'
Amsterdam UMC has begun treating patients with essential tremors using revolutionary High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) therapy. This treatment can significantly reduce or stop uncontrollable sh...
UK relaxes solar panel and EV charger rules due to Iran war
The British government is introducing a plan to simplify the installation of solar panels and charging stations to stimulate renewable energy production. This initiative aims to reduce the country's d...
Trump: Iran truce to last until Wednesday evening
US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran is set to expire on Wednesday evening, which is later than previously expected. Trump also stated that it is unlikely the truce will be...
How LinkedIn sees your job application even without an account: from ‘rejected for lack of knowledge’ to ‘wants too much salary’
LinkedIn monitors the job application process by collecting data on interview statuses and internal employer notes regarding candidate skills and salary demands. This extensive tracking even extends t...
Madonna offers reward for missing Coachella performance clothes
Singer Madonna is offering a reward for the return of clothing she wore during her Coachella performance on Friday. The items went missing after the show, prompting the artist to issue a public appeal...
'Affordable' homes are out of reach for low-income earners
New owner-occupied homes classified as affordable by the government are often only accessible to individuals with high incomes. Consequently, low-income house hunters remain dependent on the rental ma...
King's Day to be dry and cool with some sunshine
King's Day is expected to be dry and cool, with temperatures ranging from 11°C in Dokkum to 16°C in the southeast of the Netherlands. The preceding King's Night will be particularly cold, with inlan...
Singer d4vd maintains innocence in case of girl found dead in trunk
American singer d4vd has maintained his innocence following his arrest on Friday on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. The victim was found in a car trunk, and the case has drawn signif...
Driver killed in serious accident on A9 near Lijnden
A motorist died following a high-speed rear-end collision on the A9 motorway near Lijnden on Tuesday night. The accident occurred between Amstelveen and Haarlem near a roadworks site, where police are...
Fatality in serious collision on A9 near Lijnden
A fatal collision between two cars occurred on Monday evening on the A9 motorway at the Raasdorp junction near Lijnden. One driver was reported to be seriously injured in the accident.
Student union to municipalities: relax room rental rules
The National Student Union (LSVb) is calling on Dutch municipalities to relax room-sharing regulations to address the ongoing student housing shortage. A study of fifteen cities, including Amsterdam, ...
D-day for asylum laws: Can the cabinet still secure a majority?
The Dutch cabinet faces a crucial Senate vote on asylum legislation today, with the outcome currently uncertain. VVD and CDA are seeking support from D66 to secure a majority, as the decision may hing...
Boniface murdered in Dokkum, site of King's Day, but also worked in Velsen to convert locals
King Willem-Alexander will celebrate his 59th birthday in Dokkum, the historical Friesland town where the English missionary Saint Boniface was killed in 754 AD. While famously associated with Dokkum,...
Horror in Russia under the rule of 'tsar' Vladimir Putin
The article examines Vladimir Putin's rise from a KGB spy to a dictator and the subsequent regime of oppression in Russia. It highlights the transformation of the country under his rule, referencing l...
Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza
At least five Palestinians were killed following Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to reports from Palestinian authorities. The strikes represent the latest fatalities in the o...
Red Cross sees more people struggling with energy costs
The Dutch Red Cross warns that an increasing number of people are facing financial hardship due to rising energy and fuel costs. Despite government measures, the organization reports that many individ...
Japan lifts post-war restrictions on arms exports
Japan has announced the removal of decades-old restrictions on weapon exports, allowing for the sale of military equipment to friendly nations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi introduced the policy chan...