Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Zelensky warns Russia against ceasefire violation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will respect a temporary ceasefire but warned of a reciprocal response if Russia violates the agreement. He emphasized that while his coun...
Sonja (66) from Hoofddorp lives with Parkinson's: 'Parkinson's can ride in the back seat, but the disease must not get behind the wheel'
In honor of World Parkinson's Day, Spaarne Gasthuis released a video featuring patients like 66-year-old Sonja Snijder from Hoofddorp sharing their experiences with the disease. Snijder describes the ...
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New Mariënheuvel residential care center nearly ready for opening in Heemstede
The new Mariënheuvel residential care center in Heemstede is nearing completion and is almost ready to open its doors. Although minor finishing touches are still being finalized, the facility on the ...
Czech PM backs Orbán day before elections
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has publicly expressed his support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the upcoming elections. Babiš emphasized on social media that choosing stabil...
Second explosion in three months at restaurant in Nieuw-West
150 years of IJmuiden in photos and postcards: What happened to Bonanzastraatje and the Zeeweg Hospital?
The Historical Circle Velsen is publishing a special magazine edition featuring historic photos and postcards to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The collection highlights the area's his...
Surgeon Thomas (53) refuses to operate while tired: ‘It feels like a disgrace to back out’
Thomas, a 53-year-old surgeon, expressed concerns about the potential for surgical errors caused by exhaustion from working excessive and irresponsible hours. He discussed the physical and mental toll...
Weight loss drugs force food industry toward smaller portions and high protein
The rise of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy is influencing consumer shopping habits by significantly reducing appetite. In response, the food industry in the Netherlands is beginning t...
List of Michelin inspectors’ aliases circulating: ‘Chefs want to help each other’
Gaza authorities: multiple dead after overnight attacks
Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip overnight between Friday and Saturday resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and left several others injured. Local emergency services reported that a police...
Haarlem citizens to have say on PRO, D66 and CDA coalition agreement: ‘We will create new stories together’
Residents and organizations in Haarlem are being invited to provide input on the new coalition agreement between the PRO, D66, and CDA parties. This initiative, announced by party leaders Jasper Drost...
Explosion at restaurant in Geuzenveld
An explosion occurred at a restaurant on Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood around 1:00 AM. The blast caused damage to the building and a small fire, but no injuries were...
Robert Vinkenborg reconstructs war history of friend from Hoorn: Hidden past, hidden love
Robert Vinkenborg's new book explores the wartime history of a 19-year-old boy in Amsterdam who fell in love with a Jewish woman in hiding during WWII. The narrative, based on personal letters, follow...
Crisis or not, garden centers are thriving: ‘The start is like Skirt Day—as if everyone agreed to get to work’
Despite high inflation, garden centers and hardware stores in the Netherlands are seeing a surge in customers as the first signs of spring appear. The industry remains resilient, with millions of cons...
Minister Vijlbrief warns: State pension plan is gone for now, but the problem remains
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has invited labor unions to discuss the future of the Dutch social security system after the government's controversial AOW plan was put on hold. He warned that interventions r...
How to be the first to read indebuurt Haarlem articles
The local news platform indebuurt Haarlem is encouraging readers to enable push notifications on its mobile app to receive the latest updates immediately. The site provides instructions on how to conf...
Large majority wants municipality to rescue bankrupt TommyTomato: 'Otherwise parents will fall back on chocolate spread sandwiches'
A majority of survey respondents are calling for government intervention to save TommyTomato, a provider of healthy school lunches that recently went bankrupt. Supporters argue the service is essentia...
Kostverloren garden association welcomes nature but must make way for encroaching city
Tuinvereniging Kostverloren, located along the Amstel river near Amsterdam, promotes biodiversity through pesticide-free gardening and the cultivation of native plant species. While the area serves as...
Five reasons why Telstar stays in the Eredivisie (and one why the White Lions might still be relegated)
Telstar has five matches remaining to secure its position in the Eredivisie for the first time since the 1977-1978 season. The article outlines five reasons why the Velsen-based team is likely to avoi...