Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Democrat wins election in district around Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory has won a seat in the Florida state legislature, representing the district surrounding Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Gregory defeated the Trump-backed Republican candidate J...
Dutch economy can 'take a hit' according to ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO economists report that the Dutch economy remains resilient despite slower growth and higher inflation caused by the conflict involving Iran. The bank's latest assessment suggests that while t...
Homeowner, have you learned nothing from the last energy crisis? ‘Make your home sustainable now’
An expert urges homeowners to prioritize making their houses sustainable to better withstand the ongoing energy crisis. They emphasize that 90% of owners can achieve this with neutral financing or imm...
Rubio testifies in trial against good friend
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified for nearly three hours in a corruption trial involving his friend and former congressman David Rivera. Rivera is accused of conducting secret lobbying act...
Cyprus seeks new agreements with UK after drone attack on base
Cyprus is seeking new security agreements with the United Kingdom following a drone attack on a British military base located on the island. President Nikos Christodoulides requested these guarantees ...
OpenAI discontinues Sora, the AI video generation app
OpenAI has announced plans to discontinue Sora, its artificial intelligence application used for generating short videos. The company intends to reallocate the significant computing power required for...
FNV wants higher travel allowance and fuel price caps
The Dutch labor union FNV is advocating for a higher tax-free travel allowance and the implementation of maximum prices for gasoline and diesel. These proposals are being put forward ahead of a parlia...
Greenpeace projects ‘Tax oil companies’ war profits’ onto Eye Filmmuseum
Trump reports mysterious Iranian ’gift’ near Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has claimed to have received a "very big gift" from Iran involving the Strait of Hormuz. While he declined to provide specific details, he indicated the matter is related to ...
Jetten expects quick end to 90 billion blockade for Ukraine
Rob Jetten expects Hungary to lift its blockade on a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine by mid-next month. The Hungarian government has been obstructing the aid due to a dispute with Ukraine regarding ...
Amsterdam Tigers lose national title to Nijmegen Devils in one-sided third final match
The Amsterdam Tigers lost the Dutch national ice hockey title after a 5-1 defeat in the third game of the final series against the Nijmegen Devils. The Devils secured the championship by winning three...
Iran allows non-hostile ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has informed members of the UN's International Maritime Organization that it will allow non-hostile ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement was reported by the Financial Tim...
Joost Groen (26) runs to raise awareness for people with skin conditions, like himself: ‘You always see people staring’
Joost Groen, a 26-year-old from Haarlem, will participate in the 12-kilometer Zandvoort Circuit Run on March 29 to raise awareness for people living with serious skin diseases. Having lived with a rar...
Exit poll: Frederiksen’s party largest in Danish election
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democratic party has emerged as the largest in Denmark's parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Despite this lead, the left-wing bloc currently lac...
Explainer | What stood out at the start of Ali B's appeal: 'He was emotional and calm'
Trump emphasizes US is in talks with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is currently engaged in positive discussions with Iran to reach a new agreement. He stated that the talks are going well and expressed ...
No train service at Station Zuid during multiple periods in April and May
Train traffic at Amsterdam Zuid station will be suspended during several periods in April and May due to construction work on a wider station passage and a new cycling tunnel. These works are part of ...
Bolsonaro to serve remainder of sentence under house arrest
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been granted permission to serve the remainder of his 27-year prison sentence under house arrest. Bolsonaro was convicted in September for plotting a coup...
Brian Brobbey reveals secret behind remarkable fitness: 'I brought my own chef from Amsterdam'
Brian Brobbey revealed that his peak physical condition is due to hiring a personal chef from Amsterdam to support his career in England. The Dutch striker's fitness became a topic of discussion after...
