Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Diesel price surges to new record, gasoline also slightly more expensive
Diesel prices in the Netherlands have hit a new record high after increasing by nearly nine cents per liter in a single day. This significant price hike impacts the transport sector and delivery busin...
The Voice of Flanders filming interrupted after Joost Klein and Koen Wauters clash
Filming for The Voice van Vlaanderen was temporarily halted after a heated verbal conflict broke out between Dutch artist Joost Klein and coach Koen Wauters. The incident took place during the show's ...
Long COVID patients feel ignored for years as government pulls funding from only support center: ‘This is inhumane’
The Dutch government has decided to terminate funding for Q- and C-support, the only organization dedicated to assisting long COVID and Q-fever patients. Patients have expressed deep distress over the...
Friday May 8 climate quiz in Haarlem council chamber: 'What percentage of Dutch electricity is generated sustainably?'
Haarlem will host its first climate quiz in the city hall council chamber on Friday, May 8. Groups of enthusiastic participants will compete to answer questions regarding climate issues and the status...
Jesus in The Passion evokes compassion, but his messiah complex is just as often downright annoying
US lowers import tariff on products containing small amounts of steel
The United States is reducing high import tariffs previously placed on products containing small amounts of steel, aluminum, or copper. The government is also easing duties on machinery used specifica...
Nostalgia and tears at the K3 Originals reunion: ‘I felt like that little girl again’
Stient Electro revives dead line and sells no new phone
Roel and Martha Vegelien visited Stient Electro to replace their malfunctioning landline phone ahead of Martha's hospital admission. Instead of selling them a new device, the shop managed to repair th...
How did United/DAVO in Schalkwijk increase its membership? ‘We have earned a place in the neighborhood’
United/DAVO, a sports club in Haarlem, has successfully reversed its declining membership, growing from a low of 120 members to 400. Chairman Ronald Philippo credits the turnaround to addressing speci...
Netherlands leads global chocolate trade: ‘Leading for years’
The Netherlands has overtaken Germany as the world's largest exporter of cocoa products, exporting a total of 12.4 billion euros worth of goods last year. This leading position includes the export of ...
K3 gives first reunion show in the Netherlands: 'A special place in our hearts'
The original K3 lineup, featuring Karen Damen, Kathleen Aerts, and Kristel Verbeke, performed their first reunion concert in the Netherlands at Rotterdam Ahoy on Thursday. During the nostalgic show, t...
Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed in music studio
American rapper Gucci Mane was kidnapped and robbed at a music studio in Dallas earlier this year. Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged nine individuals in connection with the incident, including...
Olivia Rodrigo to release new album in June: 'So proud'
American singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced that her third studio album, titled 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,' will be released on June 12. This project marks the artist's third studio ...
Neighborhood annoyed by residents ‘playing police’: ‘This is how you turn Haarlem’s nicest street into its unfriendliest’
Residents of Korte Houtstraat in Haarlem have sparked controversy by attempting to force cyclists to dismount using gates, leading neighbors to complain about them "playing police officer." While some...
One checkmark and Chris got a job after all: rules of employment plan for the disabled are too rigid
Chris de Boer, who suffers from a rare blood disease, struggled to find employment because government regulations deemed him ineligible for disability job support. After discovering a loophole in the ...
New foundation label surprises buyers after purchase: ‘Bank can suddenly lend less’
The Dutch Homeowners Association warns that a new foundation label is causing unexpected financial issues for homebuyers. Because the label is often only revealed after a purchase, a poor rating can l...
Cuba announces release of 2,000 prisoners
Cuba has announced the release of 2,010 prisoners in observation of Easter, according to state media reports. This marks the second time this year that the Cuban government has granted amnesty to inma...
US experts: attacks on Iran could be war crimes
More than 100 international law experts in the United States have signed an open letter stating that U.S. attacks on Iran may constitute war crimes. The letter, published on Thursday, argues that thes...
Israeli military reports Iranian missile attack
The Israeli military reported on Friday that Iran launched a missile attack against the country. Israeli air defense systems were activated to intercept and shoot down the incoming projectiles.
Cyclist dies in collision with tram in The Hague
A cyclist died following a collision with a tram in The Hague during the night between Thursday and Friday. Local police confirmed the fatal incident via social media.