Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Shot Iranian works for police and is seriously injured
A police employee of Iranian descent was seriously injured after being shot in Schoonhoven on Thursday morning. Authorities have confirmed the victim's identity, but the motive for the shooting curren...
D66 critical of Heinen, who mentioned financial setback in interview
The political party D66 has criticized Finance Minister Eelco Heinen for casually mentioning a budget setback of over 1 billion euros regarding disability benefits during a recent interview. During a ...
Queen Máxima visits NS Train Modernization in Haarlem, joins everyone for group photo
Queen Máxima conducted a working visit to the NS Train Modernization workshop in Haarlem on Thursday. During her visit, she engaged with the staff and participated in a group photograph.
Niall Horan wrote a song about Liam Payne's death for his new album
Niall Horan has written a song for his upcoming album dedicated to his late One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne. In an interview with GQ, Horan also spoke publicly for the first time about his grief fo...
PFAS pollution worsens in some Dordrecht area ditches
PFAS pollution in ditches across Dordrecht, Sliedrecht, Papendrecht, and Molenlanden has worsened in recent years. Consequently, local authorities have expanded the ban on using ditch water for irriga...
Asylum seeker center in Southeast evacuated after fire, waiting residents turn it into a party
An asylum seekers' center in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was evacuated by the fire department following a small fire in one of the residential units. One resident was briefly examined by paramedics, while othe...
Everyone knows Peter, and that’s why local parties are winning again: ‘People must always be helped’
Local political parties have emerged as the primary winners in municipal elections across the Netherlands, driven by voters' preference for familiar community figures over national party representativ...
KLM announces hiring freeze due to soaring fuel prices
KLM has announced a temporary hiring freeze and a reduction in business travel due to rising fuel costs linked to the conflict involving Iran. The airline is also suspending the hire of external consu...
CEO Ben Smith sounds alarm over Middle East crisis: Hiring freeze at KLM
Air France KLM CEO Ben Smith has warned of financial pressure resulting from the conflict in the Middle East, leading the Dutch division KLM to implement a hiring freeze. To save costs, the airline is...
The pros and cons of consultation room shortages
The article explores the persistent shortage of consultation rooms in hospitals, a situation the author has encountered throughout their career. It notes that the era where every medical specialist ma...
Astrid Kersseboom to take on narrator role in The Passion this year
Astrid Kersseboom has been announced as the narrator for the 16th edition of the Dutch musical Easter event, The Passion. This announcement by broadcaster KRO-NCRV completes the full cast for this yea...
Cabinet to seek solution for unwanted childbirth fine
The Dutch government is seeking an alternative to a proposed reduction in benefits for women on maternity leave, a measure critics have labeled a 'childbirth fine.' The decision follows widespread opp...
19-year-old man dies in ICE custody
Royer Perez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old man, died on Monday while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is reportedly the youngest person to die in federal immigration detent...
Netanyahu: Iran no longer able to enrich uranium
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Iran is no longer capable of enriching uranium. Additionally, Netanyahu stated that the country is no longer able to produce ballistic missiles...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 20-22)
This article provides a list of recommended activities and events taking place in Haarlem from March 20 to 22. It aims to offer inspiration for residents and visitors looking to enjoy their weekend le...
Security measures after Iranian man shot in Schoonhoven
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel announced that security measures are being taken following the shooting of a 36-year-old Iranian man in Schoonhoven on Thursday. Authorities remain alert as inves...
Local parties win seats with anti-asylum rhetoric: can municipalities really block asylum centers?
Local political parties in the Netherlands are gaining seats by campaigning against the establishment of asylum seeker centers. While the national government maintains that the Distribution Law requir...
Zelensky wants to resume negotiations with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his desire to resume negotiations with Russia to bring an end to the ongoing war. A Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the United States this wee...
Motorist crashes into pharmacy in Hillegom
A driver crashed into the stone wall of a pharmacy on Abellalaan in Hillegom on Thursday afternoon. The motorist did not require hospitalization following the incident.
Iran asks if US can use German bases in war
Iran has requested clarification from Germany regarding the role of the Ramstein Air Base in U.S. military strikes. Tehran suggests that permitting such use of German territory may violate a United Na...