Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lebanon: nearly 500 dead in Israeli attacks
Lebanese authorities have reported that the death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 486, with 1,313 individuals injured since fighting intensified. The figures were updated from a previou...
'A fine cut of meat with French sides.' Restaurant Vuur moves into the former café ’t Centrum building in IJmuiden
Three new owners, Kimberly Stringer, James Muller, and Raf Seegers, are opening Restaurant Vuur in the former building of the iconic café 't Centrum in IJmuiden. The team is currently renovating the ...
Police leadership admits mistakes in investigation into ‘peeping’ officers
The Dutch police leadership has admitted to making communication errors during an internal investigation into officers who inappropriately accessed systems in the 'Lisa case.' As a result, several int...
European Parliament votes for stricter return rules for asylum seekers
The European Parliament has approved a proposal for stricter return regulations for rejected asylum seekers, supported by the center-right EPP and several radical-right parties. The new measures inclu...
Israel calls new Iranian Ayatollah a tyrant and target
Israel has labeled the newly named Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei a "tyrant" and a "target," asserting that he will continue the cruel and radical policies of his father's regime. Danny Danon, Israel...
DPG Media tightens security after incident at Amsterdam headquarters
DPG Media is increasing security at its facilities following an incident where a man caused damage and unrest at its Amsterdam headquarters last week. The suspect has been arrested and remains in poli...
‘Is it weird if I don’t want sex?’: the questions men ask sexologists the most
Sexologists report that men often struggle with performance pressure and lack of sexual desire, contrary to the effortless depictions of sex in media. The article explores the most common questions me...
Police responded with sirens only once since Meesterlottelaan asylum center opened: 'It's going incredibly positively there'
Since the asylum seekers' center on Meesterlottelaan opened in Haarlem, police have only responded with urgency to one fight. Out of seven total reports of safety concerns, three were actually caused ...
Amsterdam gains a new city museum on Monday – and everything is tiny: ‘You can look at it for hours’
A fine lesson in truly looking
The article describes a pleasant evening spent with friends around a dinner table sharing food and drinks. The gathering started with snacks and concluded late at night at the same setting.
Dirk-Jan Prins, photojournalist and Tata critic, dies. His work lives on
Dutch photojournalist and Zilveren Camera winner Dirk-Jan Prins has passed away at the age of 71. He was widely recognized for his photography documenting environmental issues at the Tata Steel plant,...
Will there be another price cap? How the government can lower energy bills
The Dutch government is considering several measures, including a potential price cap, to address rising energy bills caused by increasing oil and gas prices. Politicians in The Hague are currently ev...
Marengo trial appeal enters new phase with 108th hearing of crown witness
Unrest in Middle East also impacts mortgage market
Unrest in the Middle East has caused capital market interest rates to rise by 0.25 percentage points. As a result, mortgage lenders in the Netherlands have started increasing their interest rates.
Majority of political parties support conditions for viable Herenboerderij Heemstede. ‘Vague promises in election manifestos get us nowhere’
A majority of political parties in Heemstede have signaled their support for the conditions necessary to sustain the local Herenboerderij farm. This development comes after the farm's cooperative aske...
Stranded Dutch nationals from Oman land at Schiphol via Egypt
A group of stranded Dutch travelers returned to the Netherlands on a Transavia flight from Hurghada, Egypt, which landed at Schiphol Airport shortly after 5:30 PM. The exact number of returning citize...
Naval mission continues, Dutch frigate must watch out for nearby Russians
The Dutch government has confirmed that the frigate Evertsen will participate in a maritime defense mission in the Mediterranean Sea alongside a French aircraft carrier group. The mission is scheduled...
Asylum Minister tightens street supervision in Emmen following nuisance
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has announced increased street surveillance in Emmen to address ongoing nuisance caused by asylum seekers. The measures include the deployment of six special investi...
Partou regrets actions: ‘Parents informed too late about childcare abuse’
LPG is much cheaper than petrol and diesel. Motorists consider switching
Motorists are increasingly considering a switch to LPG as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise. Most vehicles can be converted to run on the cheaper fuel without compromising the driving experi...