Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
German Foreign Minister expects talks between Iran and US soon
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expects direct negotiations between Iran and the United States to commence soon. He stated that the two nations have already been in indirect contact and are no...
Rotterdam synagogue explosion suspects held longer
Four suspects arrested in connection with an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam will remain in custody for at least thirty more days. The Public Prosecution Service announced the detention extensio...
Israeli military asks Lebanese to evacuate, explosions in Beirut
The Israeli military has ordered residents of the village of Sajd in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing planned operations against Hezbollah activities in the area. This directive comes amid reports...
Iran threatens hotels where US troops stay
Iran has issued new threats against hotels in the Gulf States where United States military personnel are stationed. Army spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi stated that any building housing Americans becomes...
Suriname officially out of World Cup after defeat to Bolivia
Suriname's national football team has failed to qualify for the upcoming World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Bolivia in the intercontinental play-off semi-finals. Bolivia will now advance to face Iraq i...
Iran reports attacks on Israel and Gulf states
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has announced that it launched missiles and drones targeting military and energy infrastructure in Israel and the Gulf States. The report was released by the Iranian ne...
Dua Lipa takes third film role in comedy about popular girls at school reunion
Singer Dua Lipa has secured her third film role in the upcoming comedy "Peaked." The movie follows a group of formerly popular girls who attempt to relive their glory days at a high school reunion.
Fuel prices skyrocket but travel allowance stays flat: this option could work in your favor
The Dutch trade union FNV has urged the government to increase tax-free travel allowances in response to rising fuel prices. However, employees are unlikely to see immediate changes as it will take si...
After successful Winter Games, new bobsledders line up and Dave Wesselink has a sore body
Dave Wesselink, the pilot for the Dutch bobsleigh team, reflects on his Olympic journey leading to the Milan games and the physical toll of the sport. Following recent successes at the Winter Games, t...
Gold is no longer a safe haven for now: 'Markets expect a longer crisis'
Gold prices have experienced a significant decline since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, recording their worst weekly performance in decades. Markets are currently anticipating a prolong...
Friso de Zweeuw started his collection with a GDR medal from a souvenir shop, now he has a complete museum
Friso de Zweeuw established a museum in Monnickendam dedicated to the DDR after starting his collection with a single souvenir medal. The museum is being featured as part of a series highlighting uniq...
Triple Threat threatened with expulsion from basketball league over dirty floor; emergency measures taken to prevent it
The basketball club Triple Threat faced potential expulsion from the national top league due to hazardous court conditions at the Spaarnehal caused by a municipal cleaning error. To prevent sanctions ...
Oil prices fall slightly after delay in attack on Iran's energy facilities
Oil prices saw a slight decline on Friday, reversing gains from the previous day. This shift followed President Donald Trump's decision to postpone potential military strikes on Iranian energy infrast...
Haarlem alderman rejects D66 ‘tile team’ proposal: ‘Shopping streets are not failing’
Haarlem alderman Robbert Berkhout has rejected a proposal from the D66 party to establish a specialized team for proactively repairing loose sidewalk tiles. Berkhout argued that the current maintenanc...
Smart store routing pays off: Mattanja (15) and Dominique (15) from Vonk win prestigious Skills school award
15-year-old students Mattanja Vogelpoel and Dominique de Groot from the Vonk school in Castricum have won the national final of the prestigious Skills competition. The duo was named the best in the Ne...
Middle East conflict upends travel industry: Turkey now hundreds of euros cheaper
Political unrest in the Middle East is shifting summer holiday preferences, leading to increased demand for destinations like Turkey, Egypt, and the Caribbean. Consumers are increasingly choosing pack...
Zendaya takes break from acting after busy year with five projects
Zendaya has announced that she plans to take a break from acting after a busy 2026. The decision comes as five of her film and television projects are scheduled for release that year, leading the actr...
Roel orders bamboo shorts. Webshop doubles order and bill unsolicited
Roel Appers ordered ten pairs of bamboo boxers from the webshop Monarchwear after seeing an online advertisement. However, the retailer unilaterally doubled both his order quantity and the invoice wit...
Explosion causes significant damage to home in Haarlem
An explosion caused significant damage to a residence on Jan van der Horststraat in Haarlem on Thursday night. Authorities are investigating the blast, which resulted in substantial property damage.
Velsen Port Team discovers illegal worker and housing during inspection of 20 companies in Velsen-Noord
The Haventeam Velsen recently conducted inspections of twenty companies in the Velsen-Noord industrial area. The operation resulted in the arrest of one individual for residing illegally in the Nether...