Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Macron: French soldier killed 'during an attack' in Iraq
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that a French soldier was killed during an attack in the Erbil region of Iraqi Kurdistan. The announcement was made via social media platform X overnight bet...
Clarity at last for hundreds of Haarlem new homes facing nitrogen delays
The Haarlem municipality has released a list of housing projects, including hundreds of new homes, that are expected to face delays due to nitrogen regulations. Key affected sites include developments...
New climate lawsuit inevitable? Shell rejects Milieudefensie's 'unrealistic' demands
Shell has officially rejected new climate demands from the environmental organization Milieudefensie, labeling them as completely unrealistic. The energy giant's refusal to meet these latest requireme...
Forum under fire again, but no one in the party is losing sleep over it
The Dutch political party Forum voor Democratie (FvD) is facing criticism for including candidates with far-right backgrounds on its election lists. Despite the potential for boycotts following munici...
The future US president found the Amsterdam school board narrow-minded
Jennifer (35) and Anthony (14): 'I am proud my mother is running in the elections'
Iran's UN Ambassador: Iran does not want to close Strait of Hormuz
Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated that Iran does not intend to close the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting its right to ensure the waterway's security. He added that regional instabilit...
France: 6 soldiers wounded in drone attack in northern Iraq
Six French soldiers were wounded during a drone attack in northern Iraq, according to the French military. The injured personnel have been transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
Van Gogh Museum acquires work that served as inspiration
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has acquired a painting by French artist Virginie Demont-Breton. The artwork served as a significant inspiration for Vincent van Gogh, who created his own interpretati...
Polish president vetoes EU defense plan access
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has announced his intention to veto legislation that would give Poland access to a European Union program designed to strengthen the continent's defense industry. The d...
Volt starts day with morning rave: People are being pushed out of the city
The political party Volt organized a morning rave in Amsterdam's Houthavens to campaign for the upcoming municipal elections and highlight the city's housing crisis. Lead candidate Juliet Broersen use...
Shooter found dead after Michigan synagogue incident
A man died after driving his car into the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan and subsequently entering the building. Following reports of an active shooter situation, security personnel opened fire, ...
NASA targets early April for Artemis II moon mission
NASA is aiming for a launch date of no earlier than April 1st for the Artemis II moon mission, which was previously delayed from February due to technical issues. The space agency stated it is on trac...
Major fire in bicycle storage in Beverwijk, fire under control
A large fire broke out at a bicycle storage facility in Beverwijk on Thursday evening, producing significant smoke. Firefighters have since brought the blaze under control and are continuing efforts t...
Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses
Thomas van Leeuwen has proposed an initiative to build tiny houses on vacant office floors in Amsterdam to help address the housing shortage. The project aims to utilize 600,000 square meters of empty...
Israel reports new attacks on Tehran
The Israeli military has announced a new wave of airstrikes targeting the Iranian capital, Tehran. According to the IDF, the strikes are focused on infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime.
Curaçao organizations concerned about damage to historical heritage
Several heritage preservation organizations in Curaçao have sent a letter to UNESCO expressing serious concerns about construction projects in Willemstad. They argue that these developments are leadi...
More and more space for modern art at Tefaf art fair
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (March 13-15)
Haarlem features a busy schedule of activities and events for the weekend of March 13-15. Despite the unpredictable March weather, the city offers various outings to help residents and visitors fill t...
Sytze Rijpkema (Ja21) wants bridges over the IJ at the expense of art and culture: The cheese slicer method
Ja21 lead candidate Sytze Rijpkema proposes constructing two bridges over the IJ river in Amsterdam by reallocating funds from the city's arts and culture budget. Rijpkema suggests a broad reduction i...