Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Telstar forward Sem van Duijn critical after semi-final exit against AZ: We must look at ourselves and did not create enough chances
Telstar forward Sem van Duijn expressed disappointment after his team's elimination from the cup tournament following a semi-final loss to AZ Alkmaar. Van Duijn criticized the team's inability to crea...
Zeewegbar’s ’Jodeljump’ fails to help Telstar. Marco after 2-1 cup loss: ’Time to focus on survival’
Telstar has been eliminated from the KNVB Cup following a 2-1 defeat, ending their hopes of reaching the tournament final. Despite a late goal that gave fans in IJmuiden hope, the team will now shift ...
Israel eases restrictions, people allowed back to work
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that restrictions for citizens are being eased, allowing public gatherings of up to fifty people. Residents are also permitted to return to work, provided th...
Fat bike ban text amended: words 'intimidation' and 'chases' removed
The Amsterdam City Council has approved a revised regulation allowing for fatbike bans in specific areas, removing controversial terms like 'intimidation' and 'chases' to ensure more generic language....
Hezbollah leader refuses to surrender, calls resistance only option
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared in a recent speech that the group will not surrender following Israeli military operations, which he characterized as premeditated aggression. He emphasized that ...
De Kuip remains a dream for Telstar after unlucky night in Alkmaar. White Lions fall in semi-finals
Telstar's KNVB Cup run ended in the semi-finals following a 2-1 defeat against AZ, which included two unfortunate own goals. The team will now shift its focus to the fight against relegation in the Er...
AZ back in cup final: Alkmaar profit from Telstar own goals to face NEC at De Kuip
AZ secured a spot in the KNVB Beker final after a 2-1 victory over Telstar, who conceded two own goals early in the second half. AZ is scheduled to face NEC in the final at De Kuip on Sunday, April 19...
Israel reports new attacks on Iran, powerful explosion heard
The Israeli military launched a new wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, resulting in powerful explosions in Tehran. Both international journalists and Iranian state media confirmed the strikes in th...
Hard anti-immigration policy, but Italy grants 500,000 migrants temporary work permits
Despite its hardline anti-immigration rhetoric, the Italian government plans to grant temporary work permits to 500,000 non-EU migrants over the next three years. This initiative marks a record-high n...
'The Bride!' is a feminist interpretation of 'Frankenstein' that falls just short
Tourists seek more value for money and stay outside the city more often
A report by Amsterdam&partners reveals that a growing percentage of tourists visiting Amsterdam are opting to stay overnight outside the city or with friends to find better value for their money. This...
UN: 100,000 flee Tehran in two days of war
According to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, approximately 100,000 people fled Tehran during the first two days of the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. The war began last Saturday wi...
US says Spain wants military cooperation, Madrid denies
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated on Wednesday that Spain has agreed to military cooperation with the United States. However, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has denied th...
Dutch Parliament allocates funds for defibrillators in poor neighborhoods
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a proposal to allocate additional funding for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in low-income neighborhoods. The initiative, led by GroenLinks-Pv...
Everything you say about Iran is wrong
Ayatollah Khamenei, who ruled Iran with an iron hand for 35 years, has reportedly been killed in an Israeli-American attack that also resulted in 1,000 civilian deaths. His death marks a significant s...
Amsterdam man arrested as prime suspect in series of attacks in Germany
A 20-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested for allegedly recruiting young people to carry out a series of bombings in Germany. The attacks took place in July and August 2025, targeting residen...
Palmen denies documents were deliberately withheld from benefit parents
State Secretary Sandra Palmen denied allegations that the Dutch government intentionally withheld documents from parents affected by the childcare allowance scandal. During a parliamentary debate, she...
Low gas prices at Makro in Duivendrecht: ‘I come from Almere to fill up here’
Performance about WWII in the Antilles: ‘People on Curaçao were also in the dark’
Iran crisis makes Europe's gas dependence painfully clear once again
The conflict in the Middle East and Iranian counterattacks have caused a sharp increase in European gas and oil prices. The disruption, which includes Qatar halting gas production, underscores the vul...