Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hegseth: We’ve only just begun in Iran, will now push forward
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the United States and Israel are winning the conflict against Iran. During a joint press conference with General Dan Caine, Hegseth indicated that milit...
Hegseth: Leader of Iranian group behind Trump assassination plot is dead
U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth announced that the leader of an Iranian group involved in an assassination plot against Donald Trump has been killed. Hegseth did not disclose the identity of t...
The Hague GP practice assistant acquitted of sexual abuse
A 60-year-old practice assistant at a medical clinic in The Hague has been acquitted of committing indecent acts against two patients. The District Court of The Hague ruled that there was insufficient...
Almost the end of Watergraafsmeer: The night the polder flooded again
On March 5, 1651, the Watergraafsmeer polder flooded, an event that some contemporaries viewed as divine punishment. Despite the significant damage, the area was eventually reclaimed and restored.
Pieter Vermeulen Museum donates collection to Naturalis
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in Driehuis has donated its specialized collection of fungi and plants to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden. This transfer, which occurred this week, aims to pres...
US behind attack on Iranian warship near Sri Lanka
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the United States was responsible for a submarine attack on an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. The announcement was made during a press conference de...
Prepare your vote at the election market
An election market is being organized to help citizens prepare for the upcoming municipal elections. The event provides an opportunity to learn more about the political parties participating in the vo...
Costa says EU stands fully behind Spain
European Council President António Costa informed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez that the European Union stands fully behind Spain. Costa confirmed the expression of support following a phone ...
Tennis player Griekspoor has left Dubai
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor and his brother Scott have safely landed in Milan after being stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. His coach, Marc Dijkhuizen, confir...
Armed robbery at KFC in Amsterdam-East, 25-year-old suspect arrested
10-year sentence and mandatory treatment demanded for rape and threatening ex-partners
Dutch prosecutors have requested a ten-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for a 34-year-old man accused of abusing and threatening five former partners between 2022 and 2024. The...
Macron expresses solidarity with Spanish PM over US conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed European solidarity with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez following threats of economic sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump. The conflict aro...
Body found in Ringvaart near Abbenes, police investigating
Police discovered a body in the Ringvaart canal near Abbenes on Wednesday afternoon. Numerous emergency services are at the scene as an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is currentl...
Court rules Armada Music does not have to pay extra royalties to artist
The court in Amsterdam has ruled that record label Armada Music is not required to pay additional royalties to artist Martijn Schrader for the digital exploitation of his music. The judge determined t...
NATO condemns Iranian attack on Turkey and expresses support
NATO has condemned an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Southeast Turkey after the projectile was intercepted by the alliance's air defenses on Wednesday. No casualties were reported, and a spokespe...
Brussels wants governments to buy European for independence
The European Commission has introduced a legislative proposal requiring EU member states to prioritize European-made products for government procurement. This move aims to reduce reliance on foreign i...
Paved Sluisplein gets green facade garden and planters: ‘Then we can sit here with the neighbors’
Residents of Sluisplein created a new facade garden using wild dune plants on Tuesday morning to add greenery to the area. The project will be further enhanced later this week when the municipality of...
Air in Amsterdam becoming cleaner
Air quality in Amsterdam has significantly improved over the past 15 years. Recent data and maps illustrate a consistent trend towards cleaner air within the city.
Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen making TV show about ice cream
Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen are collaborating on a new television program titled Meesterlijk IJs, which explores the art of making ice cream. The series follows the duo to Paris ...
What to do if you are stranded in Dubai? Five questions about flying to or via the Middle East
Thousands of Dutch travelers are currently stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflict. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has addressed safety concerns and logistics for those fly...