Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
'Velsen is the Netherlands in miniature and that is reflected in the results.' Mayor Dales pleased with higher turnout
Mayor Frank Dales of Velsen expressed mixed feelings about the recent municipal election results, noting a higher voter turnout but expressing surprise at the outcome. He described Velsen as a represe...
Agency warns of major energy crisis due to Middle East war
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned of a significant energy crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The agency urges governments and citizens to mitigate the impact...
Energy agency warns of major energy crisis due to Middle East war
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a warning regarding a potential major energy crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The agency advises governments and citizens g...
Ajax standout, ignored by Red Devils: will Mika Godts finally get his chance today?
Mika Godts, a standout performer for Ajax in the Eredivisie, is awaiting his first call-up to the Belgian national team despite his success in the Netherlands. His previous decisions to decline invita...
From shoveling sheep manure to promotion. The Smugglers want to build but face an uncertain future. ‘Doesn’t Velsen have a right to a rugby club?’
The Smugglers, the only rugby club in the municipality of Velsen, is facing uncertainty regarding its future location and survival. Despite recent athletic success, the club's housing situation remain...
US considers lifting Iranian oil sanctions
The US Treasury Secretary is considering a temporary exemption on sanctions for Iranian oil currently at sea. This measure would allow for the sale of oil that is normally prohibited under existing ec...
Toos & Henk - March 20
Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip daily from Monday to Saturday. The series provides a satirical look at current events through the artist's unique perspective.
'Keep the steel industry in the Netherlands, but cleaner, greener and circular!', Tata Steel urges in new petition
Tata Steel has launched a petition calling for the preservation of the Dutch steel industry while transitioning toward cleaner, greener, and circular production methods. Within just one day of its rel...
With D66 at the helm, the door to asylum reception in Heemstede is wide open. ‘Anti-asylum center sentiment finds no foothold here’
Following a narrow municipal election victory over the VVD, D66 has emerged as the largest party in Heemstede and plans to proceed with the opening of an asylum seeker center. Party leader Marloes Der...
Relief and surprise on the streets after FVD's landslide election victory: 'I never expected this'
The Forum for Democracy (FvD) secured a significant and surprising election victory in Velsen, significantly impacting the local political landscape. Residents have expressed a mixture of relief and a...
Porn or farts during your date: Juliet breaks taboos in her music
Singer and cabaret performer Juliet is touring with her show "Ik beloof je eeuwige twijfel," which uses satire and music to address social taboos and the pressures of being in one's thirties. After ga...
Iran lashes out at Gulf States again
Iran continued its retaliatory air strikes against several Gulf States during the night between Thursday and Friday. Nations including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain reported being targ...
The first Protestant field sermon in Amsterdam was held here in Vinkenstraat
History teacher found an old photo of a Jewish school class: ‘Often such a life ended abruptly’
Emma (32) organizes queer club night: ‘Missed a place where I felt represented as a FLINTA person’
Eight arrested after hundreds of kilos of cocaine found in van
Police arrested eight suspects in Klundert following the discovery of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine in a van in Papendrecht. The seaport police of Zeeland-West-Brabant announced the arrests on Thur...
Mexico says it killed 11 drug cartel members
The Mexican army killed eleven alleged members of the Sinaloa cartel during a military operation in the state of Sinaloa. The Mexican government confirmed the deaths in the region known as the cartel'...
Brussels does not intervene more rigorously to lower energy costs
The European Commission has announced measures for clean energy following an EU summit, but will not take immediate action to reduce energy costs. This decision follows extensive discussions among mem...
Jetten: no Dutch ships ready for Strait of Hormuz
Premier Rob Jetten announced that no Dutch naval vessels are currently prepared for deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. Although the Netherlands has pledged to support international efforts to protect...
Jetten calls it ‘scandalous’ that Orbán keeps blocking progress
Dutch politician Rob Jetten criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his repeated obstruction of European Union decisions during a recent summit. Jetten described Orbán's actions as scan...