Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Van Weel: Appears suspects in Rotterdam synagogue attack were recruited, possibly by Iran
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel informed the House of Representatives that suspects in a Rotterdam synagogue attack were likely recruited. He suggested that Iran may have been behind the recruit...
Hours-long police investigation after death in Amsterdam-East apartment building
Forensic police conducted a lengthy investigation at an apartment building on Wibautstraat in Amsterdam-Oost following the death of an unidentified person. Emergency services responded to a resuscitat...
Alkmaar man detained for shoplifting with a knife in Hoofddorp and Haarlem remains in custody
A 43-year-old man from Alkmaar is being held in pretrial detention following two shoplifting incidents involving a knife in Haarlem and Hoofddorp. He faces mandatory admission to a specialized institu...
UN: Food shortages threaten millions due to Iran war
The UN's World Food Programme warns that tens of millions of people worldwide could face life-threatening hunger if the war involving Iran continues until June. This alert highlights the severe global...
UN calls for investigation into deadly Kabul hospital explosion
The United Nations human rights branch has called for an independent and transparent investigation into a deadly incident at an addiction care hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to local author...
Do you enjoy afternoon naps? How they could be making you sleep worse at night
Somnologist Manu Sastry explores the effects of afternoon napping on overall sleep health in this series about common sleep problems. The article specifically addresses how sleeping during the day may...
Argentine wine crisis deepens: 'People no longer drink wine in large quantities'
The Argentine wine industry is facing its most significant crisis in over 15 years due to a sharp decline in domestic consumption and falling exports. As production continues to decrease, industry exp...
Shelter ships temporarily moved to another location
The reception ships MS Carissima and Rex Rheni in Haarlem will be temporarily relocated from Spaarndamseweg to alternative berths in March 2026 to accommodate incoming cruise ships during the spring t...
Live blog: Municipal, district and administrative committee elections
This liveblog provides updates on the municipal and district committee elections in Amsterdam. It includes data on voter turnout and official election results.
More shared cars in the city
The city of Haarlem is increasing its shared car fleet by adding 30 new vehicles, bringing the total number to 143 across various neighborhoods. This expansion aims to encourage sustainable transport,...
Wienen unveils Haarlem painting in Corso Collection and promises flower parade will continue to visit the city
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen unveiled a new painting for the Corso Collection, emphasizing the city's historical role as the birthplace of Dutch bulb cultivation. He confirmed that Haarlem will remain the...
Zelensky to EU: Oil through Druzhba pipeline to resume in 1.5 months
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky informed the European Commission that oil flow through the damaged Druzhba pipeline is expected to resume within one and a half months. He stated in a letter tha...
Removing illegal election posters could cost Velsen municipality up to 20,000 euros
The removal of illegally placed election posters is expected to cost the municipality of Velsen between 10,000 and 20,000 euros. According to the municipality, this total includes the expenses for bot...
Sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region were needed for construction in Amsterdam
Historical sand excavations and canals in the Haarlem region provided necessary building materials for the expansion of Amsterdam. Former Haarlem mayor Johan Gijssen van Blanckeroort is remembered tod...
Strait of Hormuz cannot be seen in isolation from war, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi informed UN Secretary-General António Guterres that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is linked to military actions by Israel and the United States. Araqchi...
Belgian prosecutors seek 13 years for Jos Leijdekkers over cocaine imports
The Belgian Public Prosecution Service has requested a 13-year prison sentence for Dutch drug trafficker Jos "Bolle" Leijdekkers for his involvement in importing approximately 11 tons of cocaine. The ...
Klaver briefly in Rotterdam where GL-PvdA aims to defeat Leefbaar
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Jesse Klaver visited Rotterdam on Tuesday, where polls show his party is in a close race with Leefbaar Rotterdam. Klaver noted that a progressive party has a chance to become th...
Schouten will abseil if Rotterdam turnout is higher than in 2022
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten has pledged to abseil from the Euromast if the voter turnout for the upcoming municipal elections is higher than in 2022. Schouten, who admitted to having a severe fear...
Number of damage reports doubles after Drenthe earthquake
The number of damage reports following two earthquakes near Assen last weekend has doubled to 450. According to the Commission for Mining Damage, the figure rose significantly from the 226 reports rec...
UN begins investigation into deadly attack on girls' school in Iran
The United Nations has launched an investigation into a deadly attack on a girls' school in Iran. The incident reportedly took place on the first day of American and Israeli military strikes in the re...