Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Wendy and Frank still unable to leave Qatar as loud explosions are heard
Wendy and Frank Hoorn from Haarlem have been stranded in Doha, Qatar, for nearly a week due to airspace closures caused by regional conflict. While the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizes repa...
Heavy explosions in Qatar's capital
Heavy explosions have been reported in Doha, the capital of Qatar, as Iran targets the city with drones and missiles. Qatar's Ministry of Defense stated it is working to repel the attacks, which are r...
Moerdijk residents demand perspective and compensation from politicians
Residents of the village of Moerdijk met with the Dutch House of Representatives to demand clarity regarding the future and livability of their community. They advocated for financial compensation for...
Sri Lanka reports another Iranian navy ship approaching
A Sri Lankan minister reported that a second Iranian naval vessel is currently positioned just outside the country's territorial waters. This development follows the sinking of another Iranian warship...
Female judges discriminated against by lower salaries
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights ruled that female judges in training were previously discriminated against by receiving lower salaries than their male counterparts. The institute declared t...
Opposition seeks concessions from cabinet on healthcare cuts
Dutch opposition parties are calling on the cabinet to reconsider planned healthcare budget cuts during the national budget debate. Several parties requested that Minister Sophie Hermans show willingn...
Ukraine and US discuss postponing negotiations with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and the United States have discussed postponing the next round of negotiations with Russia due to the conflict in the Middle East. The two na...
Heintje Hoekssteeg to be closed at night after years-long campaign: ‘Surprised it worked’
EU considers aid for Gulf states against Iran
EU foreign ministers and representatives from the Gulf States are holding a video conference to discuss how the European Union can support defense efforts against attacks from Iran. EU foreign policy ...
The new Dame aan de Kade is an accessible neighborhood bar with a chef from Michelin-starred restaurants
Council of State gives green light for construction at De Hangkous site in Hillegom: 'No parking nuisance feared'
The Dutch Council of State has approved the construction of an apartment complex at the former site of the De Hangkous restaurant in Hillegom. The ruling clears the way for the project after concludin...
Simone Weimans explores colonial past in new docuseries
NOS presenter Simone Weimans explores the colonial history of the Netherlands in her new documentary series 'Simone en de Roofstaat.' Premiering on April 2, the show follows Weimans as she visits four...
French minister urges Iran to de-escalate
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East during a recent phone call. Barrot condemned Iranian attacks and deman...
Possible conflict of interest in investigation into Muslim discrimination
An investigation by the newspaper Trouw suggests a possible conflict of interest in recent research focused on the discrimination and exclusion of Muslim youth. The findings raise concerns about the o...
Dance performance Instinct creates friction but never cuts deep
City air getting cleaner, yet quality still comparable to passive smoking 4 cigarettes a day
Air quality in Amsterdam has improved significantly since 2010, yet current pollution levels are still equivalent to smoking four cigarettes a day. The city aims to achieve zero-emission mobility by 2...
Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies at 83
The renowned Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes has passed away at the age of 83, according to his publisher. He was widely regarded as one of the most significant and influential writers in the ...
Groninger Bodem Beweging: reopening Groningen gas field is not an option
The Groninger Bodem Beweging (GBB) has rejected a proposal by the political party JA21 to maintain the Groningen gas field as a strategic reserve. The group argues that reopening the field for extract...
Comedian Andries Tunru only flourishes when making songs based on audience suggestions
