Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Hezbollah reports attack on Israeli bases
Hezbollah reported carrying out attacks on three Israeli bases as a retaliation for previous Israeli strikes on targets in Lebanon. The Lebanese organization described the initial Israeli actions as c...
Witkoff criticizes Iran's stance in negotiations
U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff expressed surprise at Iran's stance during nuclear program negotiations, noting that Iranian officials immediately claimed an inalienable right to enrich nuclear fuel. In...
Oil prices continue to rise amid Middle East unrest
Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The price surge is further driven by reports of Irania...
Heavy damage after collision on N208 near Velserbroek, road closed
Two cars collided on the N208 near Velserbroek on Tuesday morning, resulting in significant damage and a road closure. Ambulance personnel arrived at the scene to evaluate the individuals involved in ...
SportDaad misses action in Haarlem parties' sports plans: ‘They stick to generalities’
The Haarlem lobby group SportDaad expressed disappointment with the sports platforms of 17 local political parties, citing a lack of cohesion and concrete actions in their election programs. The group...
Street robbers steal €150,000 watch in central Amsterdam, police release CCTV footage
Prices rise 2.4 percent in February, same as in January
Consumer prices in the Netherlands rose by 2.4 percent in February compared to the previous year, matching the inflation rate recorded in January. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) notes that while the rat...
Netanyahu: war with Iran will not last forever
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Fox News interview that the conflict with Iran will not be endless, though it may continue for some time. He described the war as a potential gate...
Diary of a Die-Hard: Dying is Not on My Agenda
This article presents a collection of diary entries written by a cancer patient over the past several months. The entries offer a personal look into the daily realities of living with the disease, cap...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: Don't choose between faith and civic duty
To accommodate municipal elections falling during Ramadan, Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayer by one hour. This initiative aims to allow congregant...
Turkish mosques postpone prayer on election night: "Don't choose between faith and civic duty"
Several Turkish mosques in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands are delaying their night prayers by one hour on election night to allow worshippers to vote before polls close. This initiative aims to ...
Lawyer or no lawyer, that was the question
A 45-year-old man from Alphen appeared before a police judge to decide whether he would represent himself in court. While many suspects opt to forego legal counsel to save costs, this individual chang...
US: Revolutionary Guard command posts destroyed
US Central Command announced that the US military has destroyed Iranian Revolutionary Guard command posts, missile launch sites, and military airports. The operations also targeted Iranian air defense...
Fire at US Embassy in Riyadh after drone attack
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense reported that the U.S. embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones. The attack resulted in a small fire and minor material damage to the facility.
Fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan continues
Journalists reported multiple explosions and gunfire in Kabul on Tuesday as fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces continued. The Afghan Defense Minister confirmed that clashes were ongoing, wit...
Cyclists’ Union wants more 30 km/h streets: ‘Velsen is lagging behind’
Han van Spanje of the Fietsersbond Velsen is urging the municipality of Velsen to accelerate the implementation of 30 km/h zones to match the progress of neighboring areas. He claims that Velsen is cu...
Toos & Henk - March 3
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. These illustrations are published every Monday through Saturday.
With the time capsule buried, the renovation of Eigenwijze can truly begin: ‘It will soon be your school!’
Construction of the new building for Kindcentrum Eigenwijze has officially started with the burial of a time capsule on Monday morning at the Visserstraat site. Four students participated in the cerem...
Haarlem man sentenced to prison for fake weapon threat and arson: 'A targeted action against the victims'
A 63-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to 360 days in prison for threatening a couple with a replica firearm and committing arson. The incident occurred in March last year on Zwaardstraat, ...
Suspect in Soest explosion also struck in Hoofddorp a week later
A suspect wanted for an explosion in Soest is also believed to be responsible for a dangerous blast in Hoofddorp that occurred a week later. The television program Opsporing Verzocht has released foot...