Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Municipality of Beverwijk pays council candidate Paul Klomp 9,500 euros per month for Ukrainian refugee shelter
The municipality of Beverwijk is paying entrepreneur and council candidate Paul Klomp 9,500 euros per month to rent a temporary shelter for Ukrainian refugees. Mayor Martijn Smit has stated that stric...
Firefighters rescue people from balconies in Voorburg fire
A fire broke out in an elevator shaft of a residential building in Voorburg early Saturday morning, causing smoke to spread throughout several floors. Firefighters evacuated residents from approximate...
WSJ: Iran fired missiles toward base in Indian Ocean
Iran recently launched two ballistic missiles toward the joint US-British military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. The incident was reported by The Wall Street Journal, which cited informati...
Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz access with Japan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is willing to allow Japanese vessels to navigate the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks were made during an interview with Japan's Kyodo news ag...
Ever committed, Ali Smith reflects on current events in this unvarnished war novel
Maarten and Mariska returned to Amsterdam: ‘I couldn't even grab a coffee there in the morning’
Unique behind-the-scenes look: how the Netherlands is trying to get 'Bolle Jos' extradited
The Dutch government is actively working on a plan to extradite drug criminal ‘Bolle Jos’ Leijdekkers, who has been living in Sierra Leone under the protection of the president. A reconstruction r...
1950s herring stall conflict: how the herring tradition survived despite everything
Asma El Morabit (43) teaches ‘her’ boys to get their diplomas, knowing firsthand how difficult it is without one
Cyclist dies in collision with car in Putten
A cyclist died following a collision with a car on Beulekampersteeg in Putten, Gelderland, around midnight on Friday night. Despite the rapid arrival of emergency services, the victim could not be sav...
Number two on The Hague D66 list received more votes than lead candidate
In the municipal elections in The Hague, D66 candidate Marije Mostert received 9,904 votes, surpassing the party's lead candidate Yousef Assad, who received 8,082. This outcome was revealed in the pre...
Trump considers scaling down military operations in Iran
President Donald Trump is considering scaling back military operations against Iran, claiming that the conflict is nearly finished. The military actions, which began three weeks ago in coordination wi...
From a lighter on his head to bleeding while celebrating: Davy Klaassen on his most intense Klassieker moments
Ajax captain Davy Klaassen reflects on his most intense moments in the 'Klassieker' rivalry against Feyenoord as he prepares for his 19th appearance in the fixture. Klaassen emphasizes that the match ...
US judge blocks new Pentagon press policy
A U.S. judge has blocked a new Pentagon press policy that would have barred journalists from coverage for publishing "unapproved" information. The judge ruled that public access to information is more...
Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies at 93
Saar Boerlage, a prominent Dutch activist and politician, has passed away at the age of 93. She was best known for successfully leading the campaign against hosting the Olympic Games in Amsterdam and ...
Activist and politician Saar Boerlage dies aged 93
Renowned activist and politician Saar Boerlage has passed away at the age of 93. She served as an Amsterdam city councilor for multiple parties and was a former national chair of the Pacifist Socialis...
German gas station displays wrong diesel price, customers want to fill 1,000-liter tanks
A pricing error at a gas station in Bünde, Germany, caused long queues overnight after diesel was mistakenly listed at just 1.20 euros per liter. Dozens of drivers flocked to the station to take adva...
Trump rules out ceasefire in Iran
US President Donald Trump has ruled out a ceasefire in Iran, stating that there is no reason to stop military actions while the United States and Israel are winning. Trump emphasized that the current ...
Large fire at Amsterdam storage facility under control
A large fire that broke out on Friday afternoon at a storage facility on the Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam is now under control. Emergency services report that the situation is stable, though firefighter...
