Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Resident Emiel sends angry letter to Heemskerk council after Alderman Gamri’s LinkedIn post: ‘Housing debate now has a moral-emotional frame’
Resident Emiel has sent a formal complaint to the Heemskerk municipal government following a LinkedIn post by Housing Alderman Attiya Gamri. The resident argues that the official's comments have refra...
Elementary students improve in reading and math, teacher shortage falls for second year
Amsterdam primary school students are showing improved reading and math performance, while the city's teacher shortage has decreased for the second year in a row. However, literacy levels among second...
Hegseth: US achieved victory with a capital V in Iran
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has declared a "historic victory" on the battlefield following the conclusion of the conflict with Iran. He characterized the outcome as a major success for the ...
Aldermen nominated for reappointment to Uitgeest municipal council
Jan Schouten, Judie Kloosterman, and René Oud have been nominated for reappointment as aldermen in the municipality of Uitgeest. The nominations will be presented during a city council meeting this T...
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Hezbollah urges Lebanese not to return home yet
Hezbollah has urged residents of southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and the southern suburbs of Beirut to delay returning to their homes. The group stated that displaced individuals should wait until...
AP receives data breach reports from Chipsoft customers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has received several data breach notifications from customers of software supplier Chipsoft. A spokesperson for the authority stated that more reports are expe...
Crown Princess Amalia starts training with the Air Force
Crown Princess Amalia has started a position as a military work student with the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The Government Information Service (RVD) announced her new role on Wednesday.
Israel reports largest attacks on Lebanon to date
The Israeli military has launched its largest series of airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of the current conflict. According to an army spokesperson, the strikes are being carried out in various r...
Turkish media: ten people detained for attack on Israeli consulate
Turkish authorities have detained ten individuals, including two injured suspects, following a shooting at the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. A third assailant was killed during the incident, and inve...
Noa Vahle watches her diet for World Cup: 'Taking containers of quinoa to the stadium'
Dutch reporter Noa Vahle is following a strict low-carbohydrate diet to remain fit for her coverage of the upcoming FIFA World Cup this summer. She noted that while the diet is necessary for her prepa...
Netherlands and allies to contribute in Strait of Hormuz
The Netherlands and seven major allies, including France, Germany, and the UK, have announced their commitment to protecting the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire. The joint statement was also si...
Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz expected to remain disrupted for a long time
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is expected to face prolonged disruptions despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Tehran has indicated it will work toward ensuring free ...
Local residents lose battle over new Domus Plus shelter in Haarlem; Council of State greenlights construction
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of a 24-hour shelter for homeless and addicted individuals in Haarlem, dismissing objections from local residents. The Domus Plus facility will...
Thailand confirms 3 dead in Strait of Hormuz shelling
Thailand has confirmed that three crew members were killed during an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz last month. The victims were previously listed as missing, while twenty othe...
Karremans promises nationwide approach to fatbikes, details unknown
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans has announced a national plan to regulate fatbikes during a session in the House of Representatives. While specific details of the measures are not yet clear, the gove...
Trump: tariffs for countries supplying arms to Iran
Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately impose a 50 percent import tariff on any country that supplies weapons to Iran. Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that the measure is...
Pedestrian seriously injured after collision on Purmerweg in North
A pedestrian was seriously injured on Monday morning following a collision with a car on Purmerweg in Amsterdam-Noord. Emergency services and a trauma team responded to the scene at the intersection w...
Play sand with asbestos poses small health risk
Research indicates that play sand and decorative sand containing asbestos levels exceeding legal limits pose only a small health risk. These materials are currently under investigation after testing r...
Dubai remains ‘no go’ for KLM: ‘Assume airlines make a sound assessment’
KLM maintains its decision to avoid flying to Dubai despite a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. The travel association ANVR is currently working to find solutions for passengers with connecting ...