Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Iran: Over 500 missiles fired since war with US and Israel
Iran claims to have launched over 500 missiles and at least 2,000 drones since the beginning of its conflict with the United States and Israel. According to the Fars news agency, approximately 40 perc...
'I always saw others getting diplomas and felt useless,' now Donald, who has an intellectual disability, has earned his first practical certificate
Donald, a 37-year-old man with a mild intellectual disability from Haarlem, has earned his first vocational practice certificate. He and five others completed the Assistant Service Provision training ...
We fall madly in love twice in our lives on average, even in old age: ‘Boom! Really. It was right from the start’
Scientific research indicates that people typically fall passionately in love twice in their lives. This can occur even in later stages of life, as evidenced by a couple in their seventies who recentl...
Mayor Wienen: Support for Haarlem refugees remains 'responsible' despite budget cuts
Mayor Jos Wienen stated that refugees in Haarlem continue to receive sufficient support for their asylum applications and integration, despite national budget cuts. This response follows concerns rais...
Experts surprised by cabinet response to US VAT software: ‘Distraction’
Experts are criticizing the Dutch government's decision to hire an American software company to manage VAT collection, calling the official justifications a diversionary maneuver. While State Secretar...
Netherlands works with other countries on asylum seeker return hubs
The Netherlands is collaborating with a group of EU countries, including Austria, Greece, Germany, and Denmark, to establish return hubs for rejected asylum seekers outside of the European Union. Mini...
Juvenile detention and behavioral measure demanded for teen who hung explosive on De Pizzabakkers door
Build, build, build: Hundreds of new homes per year in Velsen
The municipality of Velsen has prioritized housing and livability in its 2022-2026 council program. Since 2022, 530 new homes have been completed, with an additional 1,250 units planned for the coming...
15,000 cruise passengers and 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf
Approximately 15,000 cruise passengers and 20,000 seafarers are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The United Nations' International Maritime Organi...
100 hours community service for garbage truck driver in fatal accident involving American woman
A garbage truck driver has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service following a fatal accident in Amsterdam that killed 69-year-old Cindy Charles. The court ruled the driver was responsible fo...
Trump wants to be involved in appointing new Iranian Ayatollah
U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios that he wants to be personally involved in the selection of Iran's next Supreme Leader. While acknowledging Mojtaba Khamenei as the most likely successor, Trump ...
Haarlem has the best climate policy in the Netherlands according to the Climate Alliance. BUCH municipalities also score relatively high
Haarlem has been recognized by the Climate Alliance as having the best climate policy in the Netherlands during the 'De Toekomst Telt' conference. The BUCH municipalities also received high scores, po...
‘Does anyone care about noise and shadow flicker?’ Large turnout at meeting against Schoteroog wind turbines
Residents of Haarlem-Noord gathered at the Haarlemsche Jachtclub on Schoteroog to voice their concerns about the planned installation of wind turbines in the area. The meeting was well-attended by loc...
14-year-old suspect hung explosive in bag on Pizzabakkers door: Approached via Snapchat
A 14-year-old boy has confessed in court to placing an explosive at a Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam after being recruited via Snapchat. The prosecution has requested a sentence of time already ...
Hermans refuses to yield to opposition over deductible hike
Dutch Healthcare Minister Sophie Hermans has rejected opposition requests to reconsider the planned increase of the healthcare deductible. During a budget debate, she maintained her position despite c...
Mainline Foundation, dedicated to drug users' welfare, to close after funding cut: ‘We are needed now more than ever’
Klaas Otto confiscation case postponed
The asset seizure case against Klaas Otto, founder of the motorcycle club No Surrender, has been postponed until March 31 because the court ran out of time for a substantive hearing. The Dutch Public ...
Royal Family notably absent from start of Winter Paralympics
It remains unclear if King Willem-Alexander or other members of the Dutch Royal Family will attend the Paralympic Winter Games in Italy to support the nation's athletes. Advocacy groups have expressed...
Anass (30) proudly gives tour of new day center WerkLokaal Heemskerk: 'We are all friends'
WerkLokaal Heemskerk has relocated to a larger facility at the De Trompet industrial estate to consolidate several day care services under one roof. The move provides participants with more space for ...
Van Weel: Netherlands on alert for Iranian cyberattacks
Justice Minister David van Weel stated that the Dutch government is on high alert for potential Iranian cyberattacks following a meeting with EU justice ministers. The minister declined to specify whe...