Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Trump 'shocked' by Meloni's stance on Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed shock and disappointment after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reportedly refused to assist the United States in the conflict with Iran. This tension marks ...
25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of planning an attack
A 25-year-old man from Den Bosch was arrested last Friday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service announced the arrest on Tuesday, following investigations i...
Police investigate explosion at Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp
Police are investigating an explosion that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp early this morning, which caused property damage but no injuries. Surveillance footage identified suspe...
Switching from 'dead' HFC Haarlem to Telstar? Betrayal to some, a fairy tale to others
The article explores the complex emotions of former HFC Haarlem fans as they witness the rise of regional rival Telstar following the demise of their own club. While some supporters view switching loy...
Tata and works council reach agreement on innovation department, legal action avoided
Tata Steel Nederland's management and the Central Works Council reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding budget cuts for the PQI innovation department. As a result of this settlement, the planned leg...
Police release images of man posing as bank employee who withdrew thousands in IJmuiden and Amsterdam
Police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who allegedly posed as a bank employee to defraud victims of thousands of euros. The man was recorded using stolen bank details to withdraw cash ...
Irene de Bel after hack: I’d rather save my medical records myself, even if it takes a bit longer to make an appointment
A security incident at software provider ChipSoft has caused hospital patient portals to remain offline for a week, disrupting online appointment scheduling. The breach has led patients to reconsider ...
LHV: GPs using ChipSoft must report to the Dutch Data Protection Authority
The Dutch National General Practitioners Association (LHV) has advised doctors using ChipSoft software to report a potential data breach to the Data Protection Authority. This recommendation follows a...
Former Turkish opposition leader sentenced to prison for insulting Erdogan
Former Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kiliçdaroğlu has been sentenced to nearly a year in prison for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Kiliçdaroğlu led the main opposition party, the CHP,...
IMF warns of global recession if Middle East war escalates
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that a global recession is highly likely if the conflict in the Middle East escalates and keeps oil prices above $100 per barrel through 2027. This economic...
Defense agreement for innovative Ukraine and rearming Germany
Germany and Ukraine have agreed to a defense partnership focused on weapon production and knowledge exchange. Germany will finance the procurement of Patriot missiles and anti-aircraft systems for Ukr...
Prosecution seeks up to 66 months in prison for Assen art heist
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to 66 months for three suspects involved in an art heist at the Drents Museum in Assen. Two suspects received lower sentencing ...
Enthusiasts and haters in conversation on 'Fatbike Friday'
Cultural Center Breen and the Van Eesteren Museum are hosting a 'Fatbike Friday' discussion in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district to address polarized public opinion regarding fatbikes. The event aims to...
IMF fears worst year for global economy since start of pandemic due to Middle East war
The IMF warns that the global economy may face its worst performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Citing high uncertainty regarding the dura...
Red Cross workers supply Iran by land
International Red Cross and Red Crescent aid workers are delivering humanitarian supplies to Iran via land routes instead of the usual air or sea transport. This change is due to the current conflict ...
Haarlem almost got the trolleybus: costs too high and Heemstede fiercely opposed
In 1945, a proposal was made to replace Haarlem's tram system with electric trolleybuses, which would have provided quiet and clean public transport decades ago. However, the plan was ultimately rejec...
Stopera architect Cees Dam dies aged 93
Architect Cees Dam, the designer of Amsterdam's Stopera building, has passed away at the age of 93. His firm, Dam & Partners Architecten, announced that he died on Monday following a brief illness.
Petrol prices rise further in Belgium, but filling up remains cheaper than in the Netherlands
Gasoline prices are continuing to rise in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Despite the increase, refueling remains more affordable in Belgium according to data from the Belgian Federal Public Service...
Administrative court rejects planning compensation for Waterakkers residents. Plaintiff: ‘Outrageous how Heemskerk treats residents’
An administrative court in Haarlem has rejected a claim for damages from residents in Heemskerk who argued that nearby housing construction decreased their property value. The residents expressed frus...
