Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Israeli Air Force destroys Khamenei's underground bunker
The Israeli Air Force destroyed the underground bunker of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday morning. This military operation was reported by the army via The Times of Isra...
It’s remarkably quiet on Sarah Dekker’s Instagram page: ‘I’m really not a tech person’
Handball player Sarah Dekker explains that her inactivity on Instagram is due to her lack of technical skills. She shared these thoughts while spending time at a terrace in Esbjerg, Denmark, with her ...
EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats
The European Commission has suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats to the Schengen area, requiring them to obtain visas for entry. This measure is a response to ongoing violations of democr...
Newspaper: Russia helps Iran locate American targets
According to The Washington Post, Russia is assisting Iran in locating and targeting U.S. military assets, including warships and aircraft. Sources describe the intelligence sharing as an extensive op...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess admits to choking ex
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confessed in an Oslo court to attempting to strangle his ex-girlfriend. The confession occurred during a trial in which he faces a t...
Regulator's appeal fails to find lawyer for Taghi for now
The search for new defense lawyers for Ridouan Taghi in the Marengo trial appeal has yielded no results so far. Following a call for volunteers in December, the supervisory body for the legal professi...
Iran threatens attacks in Iraq's Kurdish region
On Friday, Tehran threatened to attack all facilities in the Kurdish region of Iraq. The warning was issued in response to the possibility of militants gaining access to Iran through that territory.
The Knip is finally being removed: Heemskerk council majority opts for raised cycle paths and road narrowing
The Heemskerk municipal council has officially voted to remove the 'Knip' traffic barrier after a period of political dispute. The barrier will be replaced with raised bicycle paths and road narrowing...
"We dance, but it's out of sadness," housing group risks losing their home
The residential group "De Nieuwe Ark," which includes four individuals with intellectual disabilities, faces potential homelessness as their current residence is scheduled for demolition in May. Suppo...
Haarlem most future-proof municipality
Haarlem has been ranked as the most future-proof municipality in the Netherlands according to a study on climate policy among 70 large Dutch cities. The city was recognized for successfully integratin...
Beemster cheese voted world's best: 'Aged, but smooth'
The Dutch cheese Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was named the best cheese in the world at a competition held in Wisconsin, USA. It secured the top title after competing against more than 3,300 other entrie...
Repeat offender back in court for IJmuiden thefts: 'Yes sir, it's quite a list'
A 35-year-old repeat offender appeared before a police judge in Haarlem on Thursday to face charges for a series of property crimes committed in IJmuiden between August and January. The defendant part...
Opinions remain divided over plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk: 'For goodness' sake, just get started'
A public meeting in Hillegom regarding redevelopment plans for the Jozefkerk drew approximately 150 attendees, who remain sharply divided on the project. The gathering highlighted passionate arguments...
Cyprus eyes NATO again after Iranian attacks
Cyprus is reconsidering its application for NATO membership following drone attacks launched by Iran. President Nikos Christodoulides expressed strong interest in joining the alliance, stating that an...
Jordi Cruyff embraces former players at Ajax: Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder technical managers
Jordi Cruijff is advocating for former players Siem de Jong and Daniel de Ridder to take on prominent roles as technical managers at Ajax. Cruijff has expressed strong support for the two individuals ...
EU Commissioner: EU must boost missile defense production
EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has called for the European Union to significantly increase its production of anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic missiles. He stated that this is urgent due to the Irani...
How the ‘three Ms’ are refreshing Max Verstappen's Red Bull: Saying goodbye to the excuse culture
The appointment of Laurent Mekies as team principal eight months ago has triggered a cultural shift at Red Bull Racing, moving the team away from a culture of excuses. As the team prepares for a new e...
Benali brings Ali and Nino to the stage: ‘There is always a war going on somewhere, peace is a luxury’
Russia issues threats over nuclear weapons in Finland
The Kremlin has warned of potential consequences if Finland allows nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory. This statement follows Finland's announcement that it intends to lift its current b...
Living in a gym in Betondorp? This former school is now for sale (and no, you don't have to do gymnastics anymore)
A former school building from 1926, known as De Scheepskameel, is currently for sale in the Betondorp neighborhood of Amsterdam. This unique property allows residents to live in a historic space that ...