Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
King Willem-Alexander in Antilles for Aruba anniversary
King Willem-Alexander arrived in Aruba on Wednesday to celebrate the island's 40th anniversary of autonomy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the 50th anniversary of its national symbols. The K...
Deaths in Israeli strikes in central Beirut
At least six people were killed and 24 others injured following two Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut on Wednesday morning. Lebanese authorities provided these figures as part of a preliminary asse...
Good turnout for overnight voting in several municipalities
Nighttime voting in several Dutch municipalities saw a high turnout, with The Hague reporting more voters by 1:00 AM than during the entire night of the 2018 elections. A spokesperson for the municipa...
US uses bunker busters against locations near Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military deployed 2,300kg bunker bombs to target fortified Iranian rocket bases along the coast near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM reported that the operation was successful and involved the ...
Major fire in Etten-Leur, response upgraded to GRIP 1
A major fire broke out at an apartment complex in Etten-Leur during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. Emergency services escalated the incident to a grip 1 level and are currently evacuating the resi...
JA21 parliamentary leader Kreuger files report for assault
Kevin Kreuger, the JA21 party leader in Amsterdam, filed a police report for assault following an incident on Tuesday night. The Amsterdam branch of the political party announced the filing of the rep...
Cabinet faces multi-billion shortfall, wants motorists and businesses to help pay for infrastructure
The Dutch cabinet is exploring ways to have motorists and businesses contribute to infrastructure funding to address a multi-billion euro deficit. Proposed measures include bridge tolls and tax increa...
Darifa and Nora have been championing women in Amsterdam for 25 years: ‘We do everything from the heart and people feel it’
Amsterdam sewage contains highest levels of ketamine and MDMA in Europe
People say: Finally a film where I see my story and experience reflected
Israel reports deaths from Iranian attacks near Tel Aviv
Two people were killed near Tel Aviv during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday following Iranian attacks. Israeli authorities reported that debris from projectiles fell in the area, leading to th...
De Mos denies hiring non-Dutch-speaking flyer distributors
Richard de Mos, leader of Hart voor Den Haag, has denied allegations that his party hired non-Dutch-speaking individuals to distribute campaign flyers. The controversy arose following a video from the...
Weak regions hit hard by high energy prices
The Dutch economy is showing resilience despite high energy prices and the ongoing war, with growth expected to continue even if oil prices remain at elevated levels. However, this economic progress i...
Morocco wins Africa Cup two months after final as Senegal penalized
Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup title two months after the final following a ruling by the CAF against Senegal. The decision penalizes Senegal for their players walking off the pitch during th...
First polling stations open at midnight
The first polling stations for municipal elections in the Netherlands will open at midnight in cities including Arnhem, Den Haag, and Zwolle. Most other voting locations are scheduled to open at 7:30 ...
Wilders under no illusions about local elections
PVV leader Geert Wilders expressed modest expectations for his party's performance in the upcoming municipal elections, noting they are only competing in about forty municipalities. Following a final ...
CDA Doetinchem asks national politicians to watch their language
Jeroen Berends, the lead candidate for CDA Doetinchem, has called on national politicians to mind their language, arguing that their rhetoric contributes to the intimidation of local council members. ...
Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints
Irish people are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to accommodate crowds enjoying Guinness and camaraderie. Participants emphasize that the holiday has ev...
Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day: A good Irish breakfast with 20 pints
Irish residents and visitors are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Amsterdam, with local Irish pubs opening early to serve traditional pints of Guinness. While the holiday originated as a religious fea...
Revolutionary Guard confirms death of Basij leader Soleimani
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has confirmed that Gholamreza Soleimani, the leader of the paramilitary Basij movement, was killed during US-Israeli attacks. Soleimani's organization is notably respon...