Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
UAE port suspends oil loading after new drone attack
The port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates has suspended oil loading operations following a drone attack that caused a fire at its oil complex. While no injuries were reported, the measure was t...
Kallas: Strait of Hormuz must open quickly, possibly with Aspides
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is meeting with EU foreign ministers to discuss options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. One proposed strategy involves expanding the mandate of the European Uni...
Italy's UniCredit bids for Commerzbank against German opposition
Italian bank UniCredit has officially submitted a 35 billion euro takeover bid for Germany's Commerzbank. The proposal faces opposition from German authorities, making the success of the potential mer...
Behind the scenes at the elections: inside the polling station
Mika Tretmans provides an inside look at the operations and preparation of a polling station during elections. The article discusses the responsibilities of election workers and addresses whether comp...
Israel reports destruction of killed leader Khamenei's plane
Israel claims to have destroyed an aircraft formerly used by the late Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking officials. The plane was reportedly utilized for both domestic and internationa...
Myanmar parliament reconvenes years after coup
Myanmar's parliament has convened for its first regular session since the 2021 military coup. The assembly is now largely composed of allies of the military regime following controversial elections.
Amsterdam Tigers beat Utrecht Dragons to reach national title final
The Amsterdam Tigers have advanced to the national ice hockey championship final after defeating the Utrecht Dragons 4-6 in the semi-final series. They will compete against the Nijmegen Devils in a be...
The Paralympics are no longer about pity, this is elite sport (and great television too)
The author reflects on their forty-year career at the Dutch broadcaster NOS, noting that disability sports like the Paralympics were historically overlooked in favor of other programming. Today, these...
Rabobank: More years of stagnation? That will put many farmers in trouble
Rabobank has called on the new Dutch cabinet to quickly establish clear environmental goals for farmers to reach by 2030. The bank warns that prolonged political uncertainty is preventing farmers from...
Many business parks becoming too hot and wet during extreme weather: '10 degrees hotter'
A new study reveals that business parks in the Netherlands are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat and flooding due to a lack of greenery and excessive asphalt. These conditions, which can see tem...
Berendsen does not rule out Dutch deployment in the Strait of Hormuz
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated that the Netherlands has not ruled out participating in efforts to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking before an EU meeting in Brusse...
Conflict between local foundations over Tata Steel mass claim grows: petition against Frisse Wind signed nearly 700 times
Stichting IJmond IJzersterk has launched a petition against Stichting Frisse Wind, which has already gained nearly 700 signatures. The conflict stems from a 1.4 billion euro mass claim filed by Frisse...
Three young CDA members want to make Castricum more attractive for youth: 'Not just building, but also looking at the cement'
Three young CDA members from Castricum, Luc Damen, Ivo van Donselaar, and Sander Rustenburg, are campaigning in the upcoming municipal elections to make their town more appealing to youth. They repres...
35-year-old man arrested after burglary in Heemstede
Police arrested a 35-year-old man early Monday morning following a burglary in a residential shed in Heemstede. The arrest took place around 3:20 AM on Van Slingelandtlaan.
Haarlem man (42) arrested after car ends up in water
A 42-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested after his car crashed into the Ringvaart canal in Vijfhuizen on Friday night. Fire department divers rescued the driver from the vehicle, and he was later d...
Iran threatens attacks on targets linked to TV station
Iran has warned regional countries against cooperating with the television station Iran International, threatening to target infrastructure used by the broadcaster. The Iranian government stated that ...
Demand for nursing home beds, but seniors don't want to go
Recent research indicates that while there is a public call for more nursing home capacity in the Netherlands, some facilities are actually experiencing vacancies. This discrepancy arises because many...
Flights at Dubai airport 'gradually resume' after drone incident
Dubai International Airport has begun gradually resuming flight operations following a temporary suspension caused by a drone incident. The airport authority confirmed that the closure was a precautio...
Bol and Amazon face new Chinese competitor Joybuy
Chinese online retailer Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands and five other European countries, positioning itself as a competitor to Bol and Amazon. The company aims to offer same-day de...
Chinese webshop Joybuy challenges Bol and Amazon today with same-day delivery and robot pets
JD.com, China's largest retail giant, has launched its new webshop Joybuy in the Netherlands and Europe today. The platform aims to compete with major rivals like Bol and Amazon by offering same-day d...