Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens force in Strait of Hormuz
A commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to traffic. He warned that any ships attempting to pass through the waterway will be set on fire, acco...
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after 'implemented restructuring'
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam following a restructuring process driven by financial challenges and job cuts. The museum's board has appointed Joh...
Eye Filmmuseum director steps down after restructuring
Bregtje van der Haak is stepping down as director of the Eye Filmmuseum following a restructuring process triggered by significant financial difficulties and job cuts. Both the museum's board and Van ...
Unfair and harmful: ‘motherhood penalty’ pushes women into a financially vulnerable position
Psychologist Thijs Launspach highlights the 'baby penalty,' a phenomenon where women often experience significant financial setbacks and career stagnation after having children. In contrast, men’s c...
Attention tourists: temporary bike path on Dam Square
The municipality of Amsterdam has begun replacing loose paving stones and their foundations on Dam Square, resulting in narrowed roads and a temporary bicycle path through the pedestrian zone. Traffic...
Cyprus issued yellow travel advisory after drone attack
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the travel advice for Cyprus to yellow following a drone attack in the region. This designation indicates increased safety risks and warns travelers t...
The Ringpark route is coming: Share your ideas for a new walking route around IJmuiden
A new five-kilometer walking path called the Ringparkroute is being developed around IJmuiden. While the route is already physically present, local residents are being encouraged to share their ideas ...
Revolutionary Guard warns: Enemies not safe even at home
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has vowed to take revenge following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A commander stated on state television that enemies will no longer be safe anywhere in the wo...
New center for domestic violence and child abuse: "Truly important"
A new center for domestic violence and child abuse called Filomena has opened in Amsterdam West to provide specialized support for victims, families, and perpetrators. The facility, which is co-locate...
Marta and Kim of circus dance company still still on letting go and trust: ‘You have to know you won’t fall’
Local lead candidates see decline in municipal council quality
Local lead candidates in the Netherlands expressed concern over the declining quality of municipal councils during a debate in Nieuwspoort. Richard de Mos of Hart voor Den Haag suggested that low comp...
Harry Styles' first live performance of new album to be seen on Netflix
Harry Styles' first live performance featuring his new album will be streamed on Netflix starting Sunday evening. The British singer is scheduled to perform the concert in Manchester this Friday.
Iranian President: We will not remain silent after attacks on school and hospital
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not remain silent or yield to crimes following alleged U.S. and Israeli attacks on a school and hospital in the country. He called on the inte...
Yolanthe reality series gets second season on Netflix
Netflix has announced that the reality series about Yolanthe Cabau will return for a second season. Production for the new episodes has already begun.
All voting passes should have been delivered by now
Amsterdam residents who have not received or have lost their voting passes for the March 18 municipal elections can now apply for a replacement. Requests must be submitted by March 13 via the municipa...
All polling cards should have been delivered by now
Amsterdam residents who have not received their voting passes for the upcoming municipal elections on March 18th can now request replacements from the municipality. Applications for a new pass must be...
Mahla (45) from Haarlem screams with joy hearing Khamenei is dead: 'But celebrating feels too early'
Mahla Cacaee, a Haarlem resident who lived for years under Iran's oppressive regime, expressed joy following news that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli and American attac...
Kéri (24) has endometriosis: ‘Hearing the pain wasn’t all in my head was a relief’
Approximately 430,000 women in the Netherlands suffer from endometriosis, a chronic condition causing severe pain and potential fertility issues. Kéri Coenraads shared her experience of receiving a d...
Jan (64) and Maudy (60) close their pub: ‘We worked through the night on New Year's and Boxing Day, always together’
After 37 years of operation, Jan and Maudy are closing their iconic bar, Café ’t Centrum, in IJmuiden. The establishment, which locals consider a piece of cultural heritage, has been sold to a new ...
Fire in Overveen dunes, road closed
A fire broke out in the dunes along Zeeweg in Overveen on Monday evening, prompting a large response from the fire department. The road was closed to traffic while emergency services worked to extingu...