Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Motorists price-conscious about gas prices: 'They're thieves!'
Motorists in Haarlem and Velsen are reacting to significant price differences at local gas stations, with some expressing frustration over high fuel costs. While there is not yet a rush on fuel, drive...
Amsterdam residents fill out Voting Compass: "Denk? I completely disagree"
AT5 has launched the Kieskompas voting aid to help residents navigate the record 35 political parties participating in Amsterdam's upcoming municipal elections. Residents testing the tool in Vondelpar...
Israeli troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops have advanced into several villages and towns in southern Lebanon, following an earlier warning for civilians to evacuate the area. The military action targets Hezbollah positions in th...
Election voting passes not properly delivered everywhere
The delivery of voting passes for municipal elections has faced issues in several Dutch municipalities, including Doetinchem, Spijkenisse, and Veenendaal. Residents reported receiving duplicate passes...
EU chief: Iran causing its own downfall with attacks on neighbors
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that Iran is risking its own destruction by continuing to launch attacks against neighboring countries. She stated that Iran's current strategy appears to be...
Hearing on elevator problems: "Could not do groceries"
A hearing was held at the Stopera in Amsterdam to address frequent elevator breakdowns that have left many residents stranded in their homes. Stakeholders, including residents, housing corporations, a...
14-year-old from Dordrecht arrested for assaulting female runners
A 14-year-old boy from Dordrecht was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting several female runners by slapping them on the buttocks since October. The suspect confessed to the incidents, which...
Air France temporarily suspends flights to Cuba: 'Simply no demand'
Air France is temporarily suspending flights to and from Cuba from late March to mid-June due to a significant decline in tourist demand. The airline cited Cuba's ongoing energy shortages and domestic...
Man sentenced for throwing stones at cars on A9; judge calls life-threatening act a near-tragedy
A 20-year-old man from Uitgeest has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for throwing stones and branches at cars on the A9 motorway in June 2024. Multiple vehicles were damaged, including...
Dutch Parliament seeks clarity on €2 billion pledged to Ukraine
The Dutch House of Representatives is seeking clarification regarding 2 billion euros in additional aid for Ukraine promised by the previous cabinet. During a defense budget debate, both opposition an...
Doctors Without Borders expands emergency aid in Lebanon
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is expanding its emergency aid in Lebanon as tens of thousands of people flee Israeli airstrikes. The organization reports mass displacement following Israeli military or...
Architectural gem becomes growing source of mold for young family. Who dares to repair the shattered glass facade?
Bas and Marjolijn's home is suffering from severe mold and moisture damage after its iconic glass dome spontaneously cracked. Although the homeowners' association (VvE) recognizes the architectural va...
Man (38) arrested for robberies in which residents were shot
A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested last Wednesday for his involvement in a series of violent home robberies across North Holland, including a 2021 incident where a resident was shot in the ...
Turkish source: Iranian missile was intended for Cyprus
A Turkish official reported that an Iranian missile intercepted on Wednesday was likely intended for a base in Cyprus rather than Turkey. The source suggested that the missile went off course before b...
Dutch troops in Middle East will not be withdrawn
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz has announced that military personnel currently on missions in the Middle East will not be recalled for the time being. Despite the escalating regional conflict...
Many more people visiting GP for hay fever than in previous years
Research institute Nivel reported a sharp increase in hay fever cases in the Netherlands, with 142 per 100,000 people visiting a GP last week. This figure is more than double the 62 cases per 100,000 ...
Sea level in coastal areas up to 30 centimeters higher than previously thought
Researchers from Wageningen University have discovered that previous scientific studies underestimated sea levels along coastal regions by up to one meter. This indicates that international coastlines...
Weekend tips: what to do in Amsterdam (March 6-8)
This article highlights various events, markets, and parties taking place in Amsterdam during the weekend of March 6 to 8. The guide aims to help people plan their schedules by focusing on time-specif...
After ten years of bickering, Heintje Hoeksteeg residents finally get a gate: It was a public toilet
After a ten-year campaign, residents of Amsterdam's Heintje Hoeksteeg will finally see their alley closed at night with gates to combat persistent drug dealing and public nuisance. The gates will be l...
The first beach houses return to Castricum beach
Beach houses are being returned to the shore in Castricum following their period in winter storage. The structures are being moved back to their designated spots as the first sunny days of the year ar...