Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
EU electric car sales rose nearly 50 percent last month
Sales of fully electric vehicles in the European Union increased by nearly 50 percent in March compared to the same month last year. According to the European automobile manufacturers association (ACE...
Multiple killed and wounded in Russian attack on Dnipro
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least two deaths and eight injuries. One person remains missing following the strike.
Domestic violence reports to Veilig Thuis rise again
Veilig Thuis and the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) reported a rise in domestic violence and child abuse cases in the Netherlands, with 136,000 reports filed last year. This marks an increase fro...
Tesla profit rises after slight sales growth, revenue also up
Tesla reported a rise in both profit and revenue for the first quarter of the year compared to the previous year. This financial growth follows a slight increase in the company's vehicle sales during ...
Pension funds have smaller buffers due to war in Middle East
The funding ratios of major Dutch pension funds ABP and PME have declined due to financial market instability linked to the conflict in the Middle East. This decrease could result in less capital bein...
Men make ends meet more easily than women but have debt more often
A study by Deloitte reveals that men are more likely to have surplus income and find it easier to make ends meet than women. Despite these financial advantages, the research also found that men end up...
Iran 'fully prepared' to participate in World Cup
Iran's national football team is fully prepared to participate in the upcoming World Cup this summer despite the ongoing war. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed the team's readiness ...
'Limited consequences for Velsen if pumping station fails', says Velsen executive in response to council questions
The Velsen municipal executive stated that the impact on the municipality would be relatively limited if the pumping station at the mouth of the North Sea Canal were to fail. This statement was issued...
Deeply upset Gerard Metselaar says he was forced to leave Hart voor Bloemendaal before the elections: 'But I had to stay for the votes'
Gerard Metselaar alleges he was forced to leave the Hart voor Bloemendaal party prior to the elections following reports of his involvement in drinking sessions at the town hall. He claims the party l...
Oil prices rise on uncertain ceasefire prospects
Oil prices have risen for the fourth consecutive day due to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The struggle for control of the strategic waterway has led to...
Queer Market offers safe space for Amsterdam makers: ‘Some found it too outspoken’
Sanne (41) and Steven (52) organize the Bredeweg Festival on King's Day: ‘It’s almost that time again’
For sale signs appearing more often and staying longer on luxury holiday homes as oversupply drives down prices, especially in coastal areas
The luxury holiday home market in the Netherlands is cooling down, with a record number of properties listed for sale due to stricter tax measures. This oversupply is leading to falling prices after y...
US Navy Secretary leaves post immediately
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan has resigned from his position effective immediately, according to an announcement from the Pentagon. No official explanation has been provided for the sudden depa...
After fireworks for deceased supporter Ronald, Telstar erupts as White Lions score three times. 'I’ve learned to stay calm'
Following a tribute to deceased supporter Ronald, Telstar secured a 4-1 victory against Sparta Rotterdam to boost their fight against relegation. Trainer Anthony Correia expressed confidence in the te...
Search with drones and divers for person in the IJ yields nothing, jacket found on quay
Search for person in the IJ, police helicopter deployed
Emergency services, including divers and a police helicopter, conducted a search for a person reported in the IJ river near Java-eiland and Amsterdam-Noord. Commercial shipping was halted as a precaut...
Tennis player De Jong loses in Madrid first round
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong was defeated in the first round of the Madrid Masters by Spain's Rafael Jódar. Despite winning the first set, the world number 109 lost the match 6-2, 5-7, 4-6 afte...
Violent necklace robber who used pepper spray sentenced to 14 months
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for committing five violent chain robberies at metro and train stations in Amsterdam. The perpetrator used methods including pepper spray and the "footb...
Telstar's survival dream alive and well after resounding victory over dismal Sparta
Telstar kept their Eredivisie survival hopes alive with a decisive 4-1 victory over Sparta in Velsen-Zuid. Sem van Duijn scored two goals to lead his team to a crucial win as the season approaches its...