Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Is sleeping with your pet healthy? Risk of skin disease or fungus
Research from Utrecht University reveals that 18% of dogs and 30% of cats sleep in their owners' beds, despite potential health risks. Experts warn that this practice can lead to the transmission of s...
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Three-day freedom run for Iran starts at Olympic Stadium
A three-day freedom run for Iran commenced at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon. Participants aim to reach the House of Representatives by Tuesday to present a petition.
Eight killed in Israeli strike on police car in Gaza
An Israeli strike on a police vehicle in the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of eight people, according to Palestinian authorities. All of the victims were police officers, including the head of...
Lead candidates take to the soapbox in Heemstede: ‘It is a celebration of democracy after all’
On Saturday, political party leaders in Heemstede campaigned from soapboxes to engage with voters during the election season. The event aimed to capture the attention of local shoppers and promote dem...
Football icon Bob Maas (1935-2026) coached a women’s team at age 83: ‘Football is Bob and Bob is football’
Bob Maas, a dedicated Dutch football coach who continued training a women's team at the club Spaarnwoude until the age of 83, has passed away at 90. He was widely remembered by his family and the comm...
Car crashes into tree in Castricum, driver injured
A driver was injured on Sunday afternoon after their car crashed into a tree in Castricum. The accident occurred on the Van Oldenbarneveldweg.
Canada and Nordic countries seek closer cooperation in the Arctic
Canada and the Nordic countries have announced plans to strengthen cooperation in defense and security within the Arctic region. During a meeting in Oslo, leaders from Canada, Norway, Sweden, Denmark,...
Jetten does not expect progressive voters to abandon D66
D66 leader Rob Jetten stated during a campaign event in Leiden that he does not expect progressive voters to abandon the party in upcoming municipal elections. He argued that voters appreciate the par...
Political clash of titans between Mark Rutte (VVD) and Job Cohen (PvdA) at the Grote Markt
On February 26, 2011, Prime Minister Mark Rutte and opposition leader Job Cohen both campaigned at the Grote Markt in Haarlem despite heavy rain. The visits occurred four days before the Provincial Co...
Jetten to meet Jewish community tomorrow after synagogue and school explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions targeting a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting at the ...
Spaarnestad women suffer rare defeat after 14 consecutive wins: 'It wasn't our day'
The Spaarnestad women's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 home defeat against Havoc, ending a 14-game winning streak. The loss prevented the team from clinching the unofficial first division B championsh...
Jetten to meet with Jewish community Monday after explosions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten will meet with representatives of the Jewish community on Monday following recent explosions at a school in Amsterdam and a synagogue in Rotterdam. The meeting, which will ta...
Iran: war only over when recurrence is impossible
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel will only end when Tehran is certain it cannot flare up again. He emphasized that lasting p...
Which municipality has the most polling stations?
An analysis by ANP, using data from the CBS and Open State Foundation, reveals that the municipality of Koggenland has significantly more polling stations than the national average. In contrast, the n...
Boy stabbed in Southeast home, suspect flees
A young resident was stabbed following a conflict at a supervised living facility in Amsterdam-Zuidoost on Monday morning. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, whil...
Three cars involved in collision on N205 in Vijfhuizen, person injured
Three cars were involved in a chain-reaction collision on the N205 (Drie Merenweg) in Vijfhuizen on Sunday morning. One person sustained injuries in the accident.
Palestinian family members killed in car in West Bank
Israeli troops shot and killed four members of a Palestinian family inside a car on the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Israeli military stated that the soldiers were r...
Car crashes through wall into house in Haarlem
On Sunday morning, a car crashed through a wall and came to a stop against a house on Lutherlaan in Haarlem. The driver was subsequently detained and taken to the police station for investigation.
Rule of Law Party in Haarlemmermeer calls for transparency and citizen participation: ‘The constitution is there for a reason’
The Partij voor de Rechtsstaat (PVDR), a newcomer party based in Haarlemmermeer, is campaigning on a platform of transparency and citizen involvement. Although the party failed to secure seats in the ...