Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ajax beat NAC Breda in friendly match
Ajax defeated NAC Breda 5-2 in a friendly football match held at sportpark De Toekomst in Amsterdam. The goals for Ajax were scored by Don-Angelo Konadu, Steven Berghuis, Don O'Niel, and Jinairo Johns...
Rutte calls Erdogan over Iran conflict and securing NATO's southern flank
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the conflict in Iran and the protection of NATO's southern borders. Turkey, which shares a border with Ira...
Iranian government calls for support protests in Tehran
The Iranian government has called for citizens to gather in Tehran on Monday evening to show support for the Islamic Republic and honor leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed last weekend. The...
Province tackles suffocating red tape for sports clubs
The province of Noord-Holland is taking action to reduce regulatory pressure on sports clubs and promote exercise among its residents. While the national government and municipalities hold primary res...
Information meeting at Villa Flora about plans for Hillegom's Jozefkerk
An information meeting regarding the future plans for the Jozefkerk in Hillegom will take place at Villa Flora on Wednesday, March 4th. The event is open to the public and aims to provide updates on t...
Coffee with Paul de Jong (Liberal Collective Amsterdam): Individual freedom is highly valued
Paul de Jong, leader of the Liberaal Collectief Amsterdam, outlines his party's goals for the upcoming municipal elections, which include building 7,500 new homes annually and professionalizing the ro...
Qatar shoots down two Iranian fighter jets
Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced that it shot down two Iranian fighter jets during a series of attacks by Iran against Gulf states. The hostilities, which began on Saturday, are reportedly direct...
Saloome lives between joy and fear: Iranian refugee from Velsen-Noord knows nothing of family's fate
Saloome Sheykhnia and her family, Iranian refugees living in Velsen-Noord, are experiencing mixed emotions following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei after 37 years of rule. While they celebrate the en...
Farewell to the warm heart of Overveen: Ineke Janssen leaves as owner of Primera after nineteen years
Ineke Janssen is stepping down as the owner of the Primera store in Overveen after nineteen years of service. The shop has been a central part of the local community, serving as a hub for residents du...
Review roundup of Bruno Mars' The Romantic: 'Sounds pleasant, but feels empty'
Bruno Mars has released his first solo album in ten years, titled 'The Romantic', which blends soul and latin influences with high production quality. While critics appreciate the album's radio-friend...
Netherlands in talks with France on nuclear weapons cooperation
The Dutch government has accepted an invitation from France to discuss closer cooperation regarding nuclear weapons. Ministers Dilan Yeşilgöz and Tom Berendsen informed the House of Representatives ...
Trump on war with Iran: The big wave is yet to come
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that current military actions against Iran have not yet been "hard" and warned that a "big wave" of attacks is forthcoming. Speaking to CNN, Trump indicated that mor...
Approval for major takeover: ABN AMRO cleared to acquire NIBC for nearly a billion
ABN AMRO has received official approval to acquire NIBC for approximately one billion euros. The transaction marks the largest acquisition within the banking sector in several years.
Jetten faces 'hot' spring: unions remain combative after Catshuis talks
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten faces ongoing opposition from labor unions following a meeting at the Catshuis regarding state pension (AOW) plans. Despite a positive introductory discussion, the cabi...
In ‘The Imposter’, Orkater dives into the world of a celebrated director facing accusations
Asian comfort food: Labo Chao brings new flavors to Haarlem
Labo Chao, a new Pan-Asian eatery owned by Xiaodong Yeh, has opened in the former location of Bistrobar Indonesia in Haarlem. The menu features diverse Asian flavors with significant Chinese influence...
Far fewer customers choose Odido since hackers posted stolen data on dark web: ‘Breach of trust’
Odido has seen a significant decline in new customers after hackers published the stolen data of millions of users on the dark web last Thursday. The data breach has caused a major loss of consumer tr...
Imagine being named Vladimir Putin
The article explores the perspective of Vladimir Putin as the leader of a nuclear-armed superpower with a seat on the UN Security Council. It focuses on his potential concerns regarding a smaller neig...
Israel says it attacked 600 targets in Iran
The Israeli military reports it has carried out strikes on more than 600 targets across Iran. The operation reportedly destroyed over 200 air defense systems, 150 rocket launchers, and 20 sites associ...
No more deer collisions: Zandvoort gets new fence along railway tracks
ProRail plans to install a two-meter-high wildlife fence along the railway track between Zandvoort and Overveen this spring to prevent frequent collisions with deer. The project aims to improve safety...