Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Just like 25 years ago, the mayor married three same-sex couples last night
Mayor Femke Halsema officiated the marriages of three same-sex couples at Amsterdam's Stopera to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the world's first legal same-sex weddings. The ceremony included sp...
Denzel Dumfries red card leads to worthless test for Netherlands against Ecuador
The Dutch national football team played a 1-1 draw against Ecuador in a friendly match that offered little insight for manager Ronald Koeman's World Cup selection. Following an early red card for Denz...
Pro-Iranian fighter arrested for kidnapping US journalist
A pro-Iranian fighter has been arrested following the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, Iraq. The U.S. State Department confirmed the arrest of the individual involved in ...
Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq
A foreign journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, by unidentified individuals. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior reported that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the abduction. Auth...
UN: At least 70 killed in Haiti gang violence
At least 70 people were killed in gang violence in Haiti over the weekend, according to a United Nations official. The attacks took place in several locations within the Petite-Rivière-de-l’Artibon...
Opening Lelystad Airport depends on cabinet nitrogen approach
The opening of Lelystad Airport for civil aviation is contingent on the Dutch government's implementation of nitrogen reduction measures. According to officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishe...
US judge temporarily halts White House ballroom construction
A US judge has temporarily halted a $400 million project to build a ballroom at the White House. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by a non-profit organization against the construction project cham...
Locals witness arrest of murder suspect: Fifteen men jumped on him
Police arrested a 36-year-old man in Nieuw-Vennep on Tuesday evening for the suspected murder of a woman whose body was found near the local train station. Witnesses at the busy Händelplein shopping ...
UN human rights chief urges Israel to scrap death penalty law
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has urged Israel to repeal its new death penalty law, calling it a violation of international human rights standards. Türk warned that the application of such a law...
President: Iran has 'necessary will' to end war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed a willingness to end conflicts with Israel and the United States during a conversation with EU Council President António Costa. He emphasized that Iran s...
Livelihood security takes another hit from government budget cuts
The Dutch government has scaled back a legislative proposal aimed at improving access to income support for low-income citizens by removing social assistance provisions from the bill. Local municipali...
Cabinet seeks more space for offshore wind farms
The Dutch cabinet is investigating additional offshore locations for wind energy production to meet its 40-gigawatt target. A document released on Tuesday suggests that currently designated areas may ...
Both ‘The Ajax DNA’ and ‘Femke Halsema’ shortlisted for best journalistic book of the year
VAT hike felt in Zandvoort, German tourists still visit for Easter: 'But we earn much less from them'
German tourists are still visiting Zandvoort during the Easter holidays, but the local economy is earning less from them due to rising costs. The impact of the VAT increase is becoming evident as the ...
26 councilors bid farewell: "Thank you; I'll be back!"
Twenty-six city council members in Amsterdam officially stepped down today, concluding terms that ranged from a few months to more than twenty years. During the farewell ceremony, several departing me...
26 council members bid farewell: Thank you; I'll be back!
Twenty-six members of the Amsterdam city council officially departed today, with some having served for over two decades. The outgoing council members shared messages of gratitude and advice during th...
Oil shortage in focus: nearly 9 million barrels per day short, prices to truly explode from mid-April
Brussels has warned that the Netherlands and Europe must significantly reduce oil and gas consumption due to a global shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts estimate a def...
150,000 euros raised for Adamas Center with fundraiser in Nieuw-Vennep
Nine entrepreneurs raised 150,000 euros for the Adamas Centrum in Nieuw-Vennep by locking themselves inside the facility for a week. The funds and donated goods will be used to support the center's mi...
Stellantis recalls 700,000 vehicles worldwide
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis is recalling approximately 700,000 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk in the engine compartment. The issue involves a component that may short-circuit i...
A bit deaf but don't want a hearing aid? ‘You’re shortchanging yourself’
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg highlights the importance of addressing hearing loss early, explaining that good hearing is crucial for daily life. This first part of a series focuses on recognizing...