Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Huis ter Hagen in Driehuis gripped by persistent flu virus: ‘We lost many people, even during COVID it wasn’t this bad’
The Huis ter Hagen care home in Driehuis experienced a severe two-week flu outbreak that resulted in numerous deaths and the closure of shared facilities. Staff reported that the impact was exceptiona...
Dutch navy ship to protect French aircraft carrier and Cyprus from Iranian missiles and drones
The Netherlands has officially confirmed its participation in a French maritime defense mission to protect a French aircraft carrier and Cyprus. A Dutch naval ship will be deployed to provide security...
Doctors sound alarm over shops selling vapes to schoolchildren: ‘Unimaginable. Would you sell these products to your children too?’
Doctors in the Netherlands are warning that many physical shops are illegally selling vapes and cigarettes to minors. New research indicates that 38 percent of students successfully purchase vapes at ...
GroenLinks-PvdA Castricum calls for resistance: No more steel slag in our municipality
The GroenLinks-PvdA party in Castricum is urging the local government to resist national regulations that would allow the use of steel slag in the municipality. Party representative José Smits stated...
Israel carries out new strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon
Israel launched new airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Lebanese state media reported the attacks as a continuation of military operations in those regi...
No sound insulation in wall between parsonage and De Krocht, municipality knew long before renovation: ‘No action despite promises’
A resident of a rectory adjacent to Theater De Krocht has taken the municipality of Zandvoort to court over the lack of sound insulation in a shared wall. Despite claims that the municipality was awar...
Prosecutors suspect Beverwijk man of head-kicking with shoes on
A 19-year-old man from Beverwijk is being prosecuted for attempted manslaughter and group violence following an incident in IJmuiden. The suspect is accused of kicking a victim in the head while weari...
62 percent of young people feel their opinions don't count at municipalities
A poll by UNICEF Netherlands indicates that 62 percent of young people aged 10 to 18 feel their opinions are not valued by their local municipalities. Despite this sentiment, 72 percent of the surveye...
US and Iran exchange threats over oil
U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a press conference that a potential war with Iran would be over quickly. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard responded by asserting that they would be the ones to...
Young people on welfare more often have severe problems preventing them from working
The number of young people receiving welfare benefits has been increasing for three years, with individuals staying in the system for longer periods. These young adults often face complex mental healt...
Neapolitan Fred’s Coffee stands in contrast to the many sleek beige coffee shops
How to keep Amsterdam attractive for ordinary people with average incomes? What political parties want to do
Loud explosion in Tehran, Israel announces wave of airstrikes
A powerful explosion was reported in Tehran shortly after midnight, with the impact felt across the city. Simultaneously, Israel announced the launch of a series of airstrikes.
More reports of suspected workplace misconduct in 2025
The Dutch House for Whistleblowers (HvK) reported a record high of nearly 700 advice requests regarding workplace misconduct last year, a significant increase from 467 in 2024. Despite legal protectio...
Trump suspends oil sanctions to secure supply
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will suspend certain oil sanctions to ensure market stability and secure supply. The announcement was made during a press conference a...
Rijnstate doctor fathered at least 16 donor children with own sperm
A gynecologist at the Rijnstate hospital in Arnhem fathered at least 16 children using his own sperm during the 1970s and 1980s. The discovery follows an independent investigation triggered by the doc...
Erdogan calls Iranian president after missile interception
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following the interception of a missile near the Turkish border on Monday. Erdogan emphasized that violations of T...
Claudia de Breij to perform 2026 New Year's Eve special
Claudia de Breij will perform the 2026 New Year's Eve special, marking her fourth time hosting the annual cabaret show. The performance will be broadcast on NPO 1 to review the events of the year.
Claudia de Breij to perform 2026 New Year’s Eve special: 'We must go on'
Claudia de Breij will perform the 2026 New Year's Eve show on NPO 1, marking her fourth time hosting the annual review. The comedian and singer will reflect on the events of the past year in the natio...
