Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Political cafe for young voters in Castricum: Build for us, housing is the priority
Young voters in Castricum met with candidate council members and Mayor Ben Tap during a Political Café event to discuss their priorities. The participants primarily emphasized the need for new housin...
Haarlem woman sues to get her dog back: 'She is a family member, not movable property you just dispose of'
A woman from Haarlem has filed a summary proceeding to regain custody of her dog, which was seized by authorities after a biting incident in November. The Public Prosecution Service intends to rehome ...
At Alzheimer iftar, Sukran bridges the gap between migrant caregivers and support: 'It starts with a meeting'
Sukran Coba shared her experiences as a caregiver during an Alzheimer iftar at the Akşemseddin Mosque in Beverwijk to bridge the gap between migrant caregivers and social services. Serving as a key r...
Football volunteer through and through
Harti has been a dedicated daily volunteer at the AVV/Spartaan football club for 16 years. Driven by his passion, he remains tireless and committed to his work for the organization.
D66: No understanding for ‘war without a plan’ in Iran
During a parliamentary debate, D66 leader Jan Paternotte expressed strong criticism of the United States and Israel for initiating a conflict with Iran without a clear plan. This position contrasts wi...
One injured in two-car collision on N201 near Schiphol-Rijk
Two cars collided on the N201 near Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday afternoon. One person was injured in the accident.
'Dream on' if you think no schools in Bloemendaal will have to close: Lively election debate in Bloemendaal town hall
Eight party leaders participated in a lively election debate at Bloemendaal's town hall, addressing several controversial local topics. A significant point of conflict involved disagreement between D6...
Holidays within Europe more popular due to Middle East war
Travel agencies report that European vacation destinations are growing in popularity due to the conflict in Iran. Additionally, there has been a notable increase in travelers opting for package holida...
Love is the medicine for the emptiness on Lucky Fonz III's new album
EU Court: Member states must be able to change gender on identity documents
The European Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that transgender people in the EU have the right to change their gender on identity documents. The case involved a Bulgarian citizen and mandates that m...
Acquittal for grave vandalism in The Hague, prison for burglaries
A court in The Hague has acquitted 34-year-old Stefan V. of vandalizing 32 graves and stealing memorial items at Westduin cemetery due to a lack of evidence. However, he was sentenced to eight months ...
Brussels proposes fact-finding mission for Ukraine oil pipeline
The European Commission has proposed a fact-finding mission to investigate the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine. As of Thursday, a spokesperson stated that the Ukrainian government has yet to r...
Chinese mediation reduces Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting
China's mediation has successfully reduced ongoing fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, according to Pakistani government officials. The de-escalation reportedly followed a personal message from...
Revolutionary Guard vows to attack Israeli and US targets
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have conducted attacks on Israeli and American targets across the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Kuwait. According to the Guard, multiple designated targets ...
VVD does not support attack on Iran but stands with US and Israel
The Dutch VVD party supports the government's decision not to explicitly endorse U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. During a parliamentary debate, party leader Ruben Brekelmans clarified that while the...
FC Volendam’s ‘golden oil presser’ believes in God and his path: There is something soothing in that thought
The author reflects on finding spiritual peace through football, specifically while watching FC Volendam play against PSV. The narrative explores how faith can provide a sense of calm amidst global tu...
Mickey Rourke refused to pay rent due to overdue maintenance
Actor Mickey Rourke refused to pay rent for his Los Angeles residence, citing significant maintenance issues that the landlord failed to address for several months. Rourke stated that he made repeated...
ING office in Amsterdam East vandalized and splattered with red paint for fourth time
52 million children out of school due to Middle East war
According to a report by Save the Children, at least 52 million children in the Middle East are unable to attend school due to ongoing conflict. Many educational facilities in the region have been clo...
