Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Revolutionary Guard general appointed acting Iranian defense minister
Iran has appointed Revolutionary Guard General Majid Ebnelreza as the country's acting Minister of Defense. The news of the appointment was reported by Al Jazeera and other outlets.
Minister: Netherlands has ‘understanding’ for attacks on Iran
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen expressed understanding for Israeli and American strikes on Iran, describing the regime as a global threat. While supporting the actions, Berendsen also voiced con...
Embassies warn Dutch citizens in Gulf states to stay indoors
Dutch embassies in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have advised Dutch citizens to stay indoors and follow local authority instructions due to ongoing missile and drone attacks from Iran. The warnin...
Israel claims death of Hezbollah intelligence chief
The Israeli military claims to have killed Hussein Moukalled, the head of Hezbollah's intelligence unit, during an airstrike in Beirut. The operation targeted the Dahieh district, which serves as a ma...
Fourth American killed in Iranian counterattacks
A fourth U.S. service member has died from injuries sustained during Iranian counterattacks following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes. The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the soldier succumbed to w...
Trump disappointed in UK for blocking use of military bases
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the UK's initial refusal to allow the use of its military bases for strikes against Iran. The UK even...
Qatar halts liquefied gas production after Iranian drone attacks
Qatar has suspended its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following reported drone attacks from Iran, which were allegedly carried out in response to American and Israeli strikes. The production ...
I have a fascination with statues: an obsession you can lose yourself in
A crowd in the Iranian city of Dehloran was filmed toppling a statue of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to verified footage from Reuters. The incident highlights a recurring historical pattern where...
Israel bans gatherings for Jewish holiday Purim
Israel has prohibited public gatherings for the Jewish holiday of Purim, which begins on Monday evening, due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The ban prevents traditional communal readings of the Ta...
Schools in Iran closed for weeks following attacks
Schools in Iran will remain closed for the next several weeks following attacks by Israel and the United States. According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, all education will transition to an online...
The Jacksons to the Netherlands in May
Man acquitted of fraud after staying in luxury hotels without paying thousands of euros
Pub quiz for book lovers at Blokker in Heemstede and Cpunt in Hoofddorp
During Book Week, book lovers can participate in themed pub quizzes at two regional locations. The events will take place on March 11 at Bookstore Blokker in Heemstede and the following day at the lib...
Achmea customers agree to compensation over usury policies
At least 90 percent of customers with usury policies at the insurer Achmea have agreed to a compensation settlement. This agreement allows the company to proceed with payouts, which are expected to ta...
Debut album by Culi from Uitgeest released: Every single has a music video.
Pop artist Culi, also known as Philip Kniese from Uitgeest, has released his debut album titled 'WHERE_SHADOWS_DON’T_EXIST_'. The project took two years to complete and includes music videos for eve...
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1,000 stranded Dutch nationals still stuck in Middle East: ‘People must wait patiently’
Approximately 1,000 Dutch travelers are currently stranded in the Middle East with no immediate means of returning home. Travel industry organization ANVR stated that alternative routes are unavailabl...
Israel carries out new attacks on Tehran
Israel launched a new broad series of airstrikes on the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday. Witnesses reported heavy bombing across the city, including strikes occurring near the parliament building.
Support for improved accessibility of public locations
Haarlem is introducing a new subsidy starting March 2026 to help local businesses and organizations improve physical accessibility for people with disabilities and mobility needs. Funding of up to €...
Spaarneveer temporarily out of service
The Spaarne ferry service between Schalkwijk and Haarlem South-West is temporarily suspended due to a broken engine. Operations are expected to resume on Saturday, March 7.