Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How did the construction halt at Blekersduin happen? External agency found no nitrogen increase for Santpoort-Zuid housing
The construction of 40 rental homes in Santpoort-Zuid has been halted by provincial authorities due to concerns over nitrogen emissions. Although an external consultancy report commissioned by the hou...
Sharing a bathroom with seven is outdated: Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk to be completely renovated
The Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk is set to undergo an extensive renovation and expansion over the coming years. The project aims to modernize the site to better address staff shortages and pro...
Bombardments continue in Lebanon, population trapped
War Child director Ramin Shahzamani reports that increasing global conflicts and dwindling aid funds are severely impacting humanitarian efforts in regions like Lebanon. He emphasizes that many people...
The skûtsje must be cut in half: The Van Dril family's battle over a historic boat fifty centimeters too long
The 116-year-old skûtsje 'Feije' has been forced to leave its mooring at the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem after the municipal harbor service ruled it was 50 centimeters too long. The owners now face a di...
Trump congratulates Artemis II space mission astronauts
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated the astronauts of the Artemis II space mission in a post on Truth Social. He expressed his pride in the crew and their mission, stating he could not be proude...
Bart Zeilstra is no longer the Baas B of old, but we can still come along to Diemen-Zuid
Vattenfall uses 'giant kettle' to sustainably heat tens of thousands of homes in Amsterdam
Kometen Brood baker Lard Breebaart: Our customers aren’t just those oat milk types
Moroccan and Turkish officers felt bullied in Nieuw-West – and so they left
Manuela and Roel lived beautifully by the water but moved back to Amsterdam anyway
Teslas with self-driving software allowed on Dutch roads
The RDW has approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software on Dutch roads, allowing drivers to navigate traffic without keeping their hands on the steering wheel. This decision makes the Netherland...
US Santas can now deduct tips from taxes
The United States Internal Revenue Service has clarified that individuals earning money as Santa Claus or other costumed characters can now deduct tips from their taxable income. This new tax guidance...
ADO fans celebrate First Division championship in The Hague
ADO Den Haag fans celebrated their club winning the first division championship on Friday night in The Hague. Supporters gathered at the stadium to set off fireworks and green smoke, while cars and sc...
Frank van Leeuwen wins 27th edition of De Slimste Mens
Frank van Leeuwen, the host of Goedemorgen Nederland, has won the 27th season of the Dutch knowledge quiz De Slimste Mens. He emerged victorious in the final round by defeating actress Delilah Warcup-...
Winner of 27th edition of The Smartest Person revealed: 'It was incredibly exciting'
Frank van Leeuwen, presenter of Goedemorgen Nederland, has won the 27th season of the Dutch television quiz De slimste mens. He secured his victory in the final episode against actress Delilah Warcup-...
KLM plane forced to return to Schiphol after hitting a heron
A KLM flight heading to Nice was forced to return to Schiphol Airport on Friday afternoon after colliding with a heron shortly after takeoff. It is suspected that the bird may have been sucked into th...
First bodycams to be issued to conductors at the end of this month
Dutch Railways (NS) conductors will begin receiving bodycams at the end of this month to improve safety during their shifts. State Secretary Annet Bertram informed the House of Representatives that th...
Lawyers call on State Secretary to scrap EBI measures
The Dutch Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NVSA) has urged Secretary of State Claudia van Bruggen to abolish strict communication measures in high-security prison units. These restrictions wer...
Groene Hart residents speak out against wind turbines for hours
Residents and politicians from the Groene Hart region spent hours voicing their opposition to the installation of wind turbines in the open polder landscape during a meeting at the South Holland provi...
KLM will not fly to Dubai until June
KLM has postponed the resumption of its flights to and from Dubai until June 14, citing continued regional instability despite a recent ceasefire. The airline determined that the situation in the Midd...