Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Netanyahu responds with video to Iranian rumors of his death
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video of himself getting coffee and talking with a staff member on Sunday. The footage was shared to debunk rumors spread by Iranian state media cl...
'Humane? No,' says deacon Nienke Witkamp on new asylum laws. Postcard campaign against criminalizing undocumented status gains momentum
Deacon Nienke Witkamp and the Protestant Church in Castricum have launched a postcard campaign against proposed Dutch asylum laws that would criminalize illegality. Protesters argue that the measures ...
Mining Damage Institute received 300 damage reports after earthquake
Following a double earthquake near Assen, Dutch authorities received hundreds of damage reports from affected residents. The Institute for Mining Damage Groningen received over 300 reports, while the ...
Dramatically bad match has no consequences for Bloemendaal: 'It wasn't good today'
Bloemendaal secured a vital 1-0 victory against Hurley at their home ground, 't Kopje, despite a poor performance. This win is essential for keeping their play-off qualification hopes alive as the sea...
Iranians and Jews demonstrate together for Iran at Stadionplein: ‘At least Trump is doing something’
From 0-2 down to 4-3 win: how HBS men fought back against Tilburg opponent
The HBS men's hockey team secured a 4-3 comeback victory against Were Di after trailing 0-2 in their second match after the winter break. The Bloemendaal-based side earned three points by defeating th...
Small parties take final chance in debate: 'If everyone votes for us, we will get into the council'
A debate for smaller political parties was held in Amsterdam's Torpedo Theater ahead of the municipal elections, featuring leaders from many of the record 35 competing parties. Although current polls ...
IEA member states release nearly 412 million barrels of oil from reserves
Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have pledged to release 411.9 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves. The agency issued a statement on Sunday following the submiss...
Bloemendaal fails to pull off another upset against powerhouse Den Bosch, but it was possible. 'I'll never forget it'
Bloemendaal's hockey team was unable to repeat their previous upset against powerhouse Den Bosch, losing 0-2 at home this weekend. Despite the defeat, the team was praised for a strong performance fol...
Anyone wanting to send a signal against the cabinet on Wednesday will have to look hard for a way
Voters wishing to send a signal to the national cabinet during local elections may find it difficult as national parties are often absent from municipal ballots. Research indicates that the fewer nati...
Tens of thousands of Hungarians attend Orbán and Magyar election rallies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his main challenger, Peter Magyar, held large election rallies in Budapest on Sunday that drew tens of thousands of attendees. The competing events took plac...
NGO: More than 3,000 killed in Iran, mostly civilians, due to war
The US-based human rights organization HRANA reports that over 3,000 people, primarily civilians, have died in Iran due to Israeli-American attacks. The NGO compiled these figures through an extensive...
Young people increasingly break their Ramadan fast away from home: "A real outing"
Young people in the Netherlands are increasingly choosing to break their Ramadan fast at cafes and restaurants, viewing the evening meal as a social outing. Business owners in Amsterdam have responded...
DENK on track for one or more seats in Haarlem city council
The political party DENK is projected to win one or more seats in the Haarlem city council during the local elections. Despite having a limited presence during the campaign, current data suggests the ...
Foreign Ministry travel route out of the West Bank
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued travel advice for citizens wishing to leave the West Bank via Jordan or Israel. While Jordanian airspace remains open, the ministry noted that flight o...
Zandvoort politics is a men’s club, and sometimes a matter of fathers and sons
Local elections in Zandvoort are dominated by a small group of men, with all eight list leaders being male and some even sharing familial ties as fathers and sons. This lack of diversity was highlight...
Italian-American airbase in Kuwait hit by drone
A drone attack struck the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, which houses Italian and American troops. According to the Italian military, the strike destroyed a remote-controlled aircraft inside a hangar...
Real Housewife Lilian and a queue at the doll doctor at the vitality fair: All types of care within crawling distance
The Gezondheidscentrum Broekpolder in Heemskerk celebrated its 15th anniversary by hosting a vitality market to showcase its integrated healthcare services. The center provides a wide range of medical...
XR protest at Tata Steel Orchestra performance in the Phil
Eight Extinction Rebellion protesters demonstrated outside the Phil concert hall on Sunday afternoon. The protest occurred as hundreds of visitors arrived for the Tata Steel Orchestra's anniversary co...
Israel expects war with Iran to last at least three more weeks
Israel expects its military operations against Iran to continue for at least another three weeks. An army spokesperson told CNN that the planned attacks will persist during this timeframe.