Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Color and charm in an 18th-century home: I still almost can’t believe I was able to buy this special house
Sanne Germann lives in a historic 1740 shop building in Den Burg, Texel, which she has decorated with vibrant colors and a unique layout. The 71-square-meter home features eclectic interior design and...
Tata Steel fined another 8.5 million euros for excessive emissions
Tata Steel has been ordered to pay an additional fine of over 8.5 million euros for exceeding harmful emission limits at one of its plants. The penalty was imposed by the North Sea Canal Area Environm...
Van Weel: we will increasingly see major cybercrime
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel warns that major cyberattacks, such as those targeting ChipSoft and Odido, will become increasingly common as global cybercrime rises. He stresses the need for mo...
Eerenberg himself has many questions about discovered benefit data
State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg expressed his own concerns and questions regarding a recently discovered data vault containing information about the childcare benefit scandal. He noted tha...
Dutch MEPs: stop going to Strasbourg
Dutch MEPs from several political parties have called for the European Parliament to temporarily suspend its monthly sessions in Strasbourg due to energy shortages and regional instability. In a lette...
Visitors head to NDSM drive-in cinema for the vibe: ‘Just like in American movies’
Amsterdam square cordoned off over possible firearm, two men arrested
Police arrested two men and cordoned off part of Frederiksplein in Amsterdam this morning following reports of a possible firearm. While officers in heavy vests responded to the scene, it remains uncl...
Internal unrest at SP Amsterdam: Old guard unhappy with new leader's direction
'That's bold,' thinks Jesper Rasch. But he doesn't know what 'chasse patate' means in Chinese either
Cyclist Jesper Rasch has left his long-time Dutch team in North Holland to join an international squad, marking a major shift in his career and culture. He describes moving away from familiar traditio...
Weather forecast for the May holiday: 'fine outdoor weather'
Meteorologist Berend van Straaten provides a weather forecast for the upcoming May holiday in Haarlem, predicting favorable outdoor conditions. This follows a period of pleasant spring weather as the ...
Thin mattress, 40-degree heat and rice for breakfast: how new columnist Jesper Rasch (28) is discovering Chinese cycling life
Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch has joined the China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team as a sprinter and mentor for local riders. Rasch, who hails from Zandvoort, will share his monthly experiences of racing and a...
Politics on the Amstel: PRO Amsterdam needs no referendum for Israel boycott
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss current political issues in Amsterdam in the podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel.' The discussion covers the PRO Amsterdam party's stance on an I...
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IMF and World Bank reopen door to financial support for Venezuela
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are resuming cooperation with Venezuela, according to IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva. This development potentially restores the country's eligibility...
Yves Berendse and Jeangu Macrooy in new season of Beste Zangers
AVROTROS has announced that Yves Berendse and Jeangu Macrooy will participate in the nineteenth season of the popular music program 'Beste Zangers'. The new series is scheduled to be broadcast later t...
Huge value of Pokémon cards leads to robberies in the UK
The increasing market value of Pokémon cards has triggered a wave of robberies and ram-raids at stores throughout the United Kingdom. Some incidents have resulted in the theft of merchandise valued a...
Minister: Starmer unaware Mandelson vetting was ignored
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly discovered on Thursday that Peter Mandelson failed a security screening prior to being considered for the role of ambassador to the United States. Minist...
Record amount of data traffic through Amsterdam internet exchange
The Amsterdam Internet Exchange has reached a record data traffic volume, processing 15 terabits per second for the first time. This milestone reflects the increasing amount of internet traffic passin...
Thousands of Lebanese return to south of their country
Thousands of Lebanese residents are returning to the southern part of the country following the commencement of a ceasefire. These individuals were previously displaced from their homes by Israeli mil...
TommyTomato relaunches in slimmed-down form; 30,000 students may get healthy lunches again after May break
The social enterprise TommyTomato is resuming its operations in a slimmed-down form after securing new financing. While the restart allows 30,000 primary school students to receive healthy lunches aga...