Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Russia says it will no longer allow Kenyans to fight in Ukraine
Russia has agreed to stop deploying Kenyan citizens in the war against Ukraine following talks in Moscow. Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi secured the commitment during a meeting with his Russ...
How is Bloemendaal tackling population aging? These are the choices for young people in the municipality
Political parties in Bloemendaal are addressing the municipality's aging population and youth needs in their programs for the upcoming March 18 elections. While no social housing has been built recent...
From ‘shocked’ to ‘we are not afraid’: mixed reactions from parents at Jewish school Cheider
Police arrest suspect in Zaandam home after quick report from residents
Police arrested a 19-year-old suspect following a burglary at a residence in Zaandam. The arrest occurred on Saenredamstraat after the homeowners alerted authorities to the situation.
Brussels releases over 450 million euros for Middle East aid
The European Commission has allocated 458 million euros from its humanitarian budget for aid in the Middle East this year. The funding is primarily directed toward Syria and the Palestinians, with add...
Prosecutors on son of Norwegian Crown Princess: 'Anger issues and lack of respect'
Norwegian prosecutors characterized Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, as having a lack of respect for the law during their closing arguments on Monday. The prosecution stated ...
Extra allowance, lower excise duties: Cabinet presents options to cushion economic impact of Iran war
The Dutch cabinet is exploring various measures, including energy surcharges and reduced excise duties, to shield domestic businesses and households from the economic fallout of the war in Iran. Offic...
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Afsluitdijk closed toward Amsterdam due to truck accident
The Afsluitdijk is closed in the direction of Amsterdam following an accident where a truck collided with an arrow trailer near Kornwerderzand. Recovery and cleaning operations are expected to continu...
Haarlem’s urban birds are struggling: ‘No surprise, this is the most paved city in the Netherlands’
Urban bird populations in Haarlem, particularly species like starlings and blackbirds, have significantly declined in recent years. Experts attribute this trend to the city being the most heavily pave...
Jetten: setting up Hormuz mission very difficult in the short term
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that establishing a security mission in the Strait of Hormuz is very difficult to achieve on short notice. His comments follow calls from U.S. President Donald T...
Wind and drought led to large wildfires in Nebraska
Nebraska is battling massive wildfires that have burned more than 600,000 hectares, including the largest wildfire in the state's history. The blazes were triggered and fueled by a combination of high...
UK working with partners on plan to break Iranian blockade
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK is working with allies on a joint plan to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas tankers. The initiative follows call...
Peil.nl: GL-PvdA largest in Haarlem, D66 in Heemstede and Bloemendaal, VVD in Haarlemmermeer
According to predictions by pollster Peil.nl, the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance is expected to become the largest party in Haarlem in the upcoming elections. In neighboring municipalities, other parties su...
Person falls from height in Vijfhuizen
A person fell from a height at the Expo in Vijfhuizen on Monday morning around 11:15 AM. Emergency services were not detailed, but the incident occurred at the event venue during the morning hours.
Man also seriously injured in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West shooting, fatal victim aged 19
A 19-year-old man was fatally shot on Saturday night at the Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam-Nieuw-West. A 21-year-old man was also found seriously injured nearby and is believed to have been inv...
Free meatballs in the Ikea showroom: coming soon to Haarlem
Ikea is offering customers the opportunity to enjoy its famous meatballs for free directly within the store's showroom in Haarlem. This special event allows visitors to dine among other shoppers for a...
Natalee Holloway's mother files charges against Joran van der Sloot
The mother of Natalee Holloway has filed a legal complaint in the Netherlands against Joran van der Sloot regarding the death of her daughter. Her lawyer, Annemiek van Spanje, stated that the filing r...
UN rapporteur warns of growing human rights crisis in Iran
UN rapporteur Mai Sato has called on Iranian authorities to end excessive force against civilians, restore internet access, and release detained protesters. The appeal follows an investigation into th...
Clubhouse politics focuses on problems in Velsen: 'Status holders should just go on a waiting list, just like every other resident'
Residents in Velsen are discussing local political priorities ahead of the upcoming elections, focusing on issues such as community strength and housing fairness. Many voters expressed the opinion tha...