Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Crisis? What crisis? Dutch Parliament bickers over how bad energy prices already are
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating how to respond to rising energy prices, with the cabinet being urged to prepare contingency measures. However, political parties remain divided on the se...
Iranian Foreign Minister: no plans to negotiate with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on state television that Iran has no plans to negotiate with the United States and intends to continue its policy of resistance. This announcement comes ...
Minister Berendsen urges ‘Brexit Reset’ in London: ‘Re-engage UK in European security’
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen traveled to London to advocate for a 'Brexit Reset' and closer cooperation with the United Kingdom on European security. He emphasized that the Netherlands conside...
Haaksbergen council approves asylum reception criteria after referendum
The Haaksbergen municipal council has approved a set of criteria for selecting asylum seeker reception locations following a local referendum. A majority of the council members expressed confidence th...
Expert: 'Trump is unpredictable, so investors don't know which way it's going and are doing nothing'
Investors are currently navigating volatile financial markets driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. This atmosphere of uncertainty has led many small ...
Times of Israel: Iran's gift to US was passage for tankers
President Donald Trump's claimed 'gift' from Iran was the guaranteed safe passage of several tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Arab and American officials speaking to The Times of Isr...
Prisoner also escapes in Roermond, remains at large
A prisoner escaped from custody in Roermond last Friday after a hospital visit and remains at large. The Judicial Institutions Service confirmed the incident, which occurred while the individual was b...
Cabinet cannot yet say when it will take energy measures
Minister Heleen Herbert stated that the Dutch cabinet cannot yet determine when it will implement measures to address the economic and energy impacts caused by the war in Iran. The announcement was ma...
Minister Boekholt under fire for shower tokens quote in British newspaper
Dutch Minister Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan is facing criticism over false claims made in a British newspaper about her military service in Afghanistan. She stated she had to use shower and phone toke...
Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa face off in court: what's going on
Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa Network are appearing in court on Thursday to resolve a dispute over compensation regarding a canceled talk show on Net5. The daily gossip program was originally intended ...
'When he skips, I know he feels good': Haarlem's first skipping zone opens on the Dreef.
Haarlem has launched its first "skipping zone" on the Dreef, an initiative by Justine Kluen to promote skipping as a simple way to improve mental health. The zone was officially inaugurated alongside ...
Cyndi Lauper's husband sued over son's sexual abuse
David Thornton, the husband of singer Cyndi Lauper, is being sued for sexual abuse by their son, Declyn 'Dex' Lauper. Thornton is accused of renting the apartment where the alleged abuse occurred and ...
Zelensky: Russia wanted to blackmail US by helping Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of attempting to blackmail the United States by offering to halt intelligence sharing with Iran. In exchange, Russia reportedly demanded that the ...
Antwerp car fire suspects placed in closed institution
Two minors arrested for an arson attack near Antwerp's Jewish quarter have been placed in a closed institution by a juvenile judge. The suspects are charged with intentional arson and participating in...
Many ideas to curb price increases, but Parliament not aligned
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating various measures to help households and businesses cope with rising prices, including fuel price caps and tax cuts. However, political parties remain div...
Letter from Kenji (13) brought an American bestselling author to his school in Zuidoost
Wealthy tourists spend $110,000 for a week in Antarctica, and even their poop comes back with them
Residents without elevator for a month and no solution in sight: It’s going so painfully slow
Residents of a ten-story apartment building in Amsterdam's Haarlemmerbuurt have been without a functioning elevator for a month, leaving many elderly tenants trapped or struggling with stairs. Housing...
Parties attack FVD over friendly stance toward Iran and Russia
Dutch coalition and opposition parties criticized Forum for Democracy (FVD) MP Ralf Dekker for his supportive stance toward Russia and Iran. During a debate on energy prices, Dekker proposed that the ...
White House: Trump to unleash hell if Iran continues fight
US President Donald Trump's spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, stated that Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Iran does not agree to a deal. The White House maintains that Iran must accept it has los...