Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam weekly tips: what to do from April 6 to 10
This article lists a variety of recommended events and activities taking place in Amsterdam from April 6 to April 10. It highlights the city's vibrant atmosphere and the numerous engaging things to do...
Skippers stop filling tanks as prices skyrocket: ‘Otherwise I’d have to take out another mortgage’
Fuel prices for inland shipping in the Netherlands have doubled in just a few weeks, significantly increasing operating costs for skippers. Many in the sector are struggling to cope with the surge, fe...
Iran reports deaths in attacks on homes
Iran reported multiple deaths following airstrikes on residential buildings between Sunday night and Monday morning. In the Israeli city of Haifa, two bodies were recovered from an apartment building ...
What to look for when buying a new sofa: ‘The larger the cushions, the higher the risk of sagging’
When purchasing a new sofa, buyers should prioritize comfort, durability, and ease of use alongside aesthetics. Expert advice highlights that while large cushions may be attractive, they are more pron...
Living on 11 square meters for 100,000 euros: It’s not your own home, it’s just a tiny room
An 11-square-meter room in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood is being offered for sale for nearly €100,000, requiring a cash purchase as mortgages are not available for such shared units. Amsterd...
Intern's webshop causes major frustration for Louis after jacket order
The Dutch Ombudsman team reports frequent complaints regarding webshops that fail to fulfill legal obligations and delivery agreements. One highlighted case involves a customer's frustration with the ...
You can't just be evicted from your rental home: 'You have strong rights'
A record number of rental homes were sold in the Netherlands last year as new regulations made renting them out less profitable for landlords. Despite increasing pressure on tenants to vacate properti...
South Korean President expresses regret over drone sent to North
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incident that occurred in January. He stated that a South Korean citizen launched the drone toward the North witho...
Complaint to European Commission over proposed state aid for Tata Steel
The legal organization Advocates for the Future is filing a complaint with the European Commission regarding the Dutch government's proposed multi-billion euro subsidy for Tata Steel. The jurists argu...
Alzheimer Netherlands holds information evening on Social Support Act in Velserbroek
Alzheimer Nederland is organizing an information session on April 13 at the De Hofstede community center in Velserbroek. The event will focus on how the Social Support Act (WMO) can provide assistance...
New start for Paviljoen Loef behind Teletubbie Hill: 'A sail-through for your boat'
Paviljoen Loef, located at the Mooie Nel in Haarlem, has reopened following an extensive renovation. The establishment is now open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM and features a unique sail-through service fo...
Axios: US, Iran in talks over ceasefire
Representatives from the United States and Iran, along with regional mediators, are currently discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire. According to reports from Axios, these negotiations ...
Fifteen killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Sunday. The strikes hit multiple locations, including South Lebanon, the Jnah neighborhood in Beirut, and an apartment building in Ain Sa...
Deaths in attempted kidnapping during Easter celebration in Nigeria
At least twenty people were killed during two separate attacks in Nigeria on Easter Sunday. The Nigerian army reported that it successfully foiled a mass kidnapping attempt during the incidents.
Street cordoned off after suspicious package found in Nijmegen
A street in Nijmegen was cordoned off and a local establishment was evacuated on Sunday night after a suspicious package was discovered. Authorities secured the In de Betouwstraat to investigate the i...
PSV are champions again and the economy keeps growing: what is Eindhoven's secret?
PSV has secured another national football championship title as the economy in the Eindhoven region continues to thrive. Over the past twelve years, the economy around Eindhoven has grown twice as fas...
Germans searching for Easter eggs find potentially radioactive substance
Two German men searching for Easter eggs discovered a vial labeled 'Polonium 210' on Sunday. The substance is known to be highly radioactive, and authorities were notified of the find.
Fire at commercial building in Obdam, North Holland under control
A fire that broke out in a multi-tenant business building in Obdam, North Holland, has been brought under control by firefighters. Although the building was completely destroyed by the blaze and subse...
Israel army chief: Operational zone established south of Litani River
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir has designated all areas south of the Litani River in Lebanon as an operational zone to combat Hezbollah. This move marks an expansion of Israel's ongoing ground offensiv...
Easter fires lit in many places
Easter fires were lit in various locations across the Netherlands on Sunday evening as part of an annual tradition. Near the town of Holten, several neighborhoods competed for the best fire, with Espe...