Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ombudsman critical of plan to cut welfare benefits
Dutch National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen has criticized the cabinet's proposal to reduce spending on social assistance benefits. Van Zutphen expressed his concerns in a formal letter to Minister T...
Former Ajax player Perr Schuurs opens up about dark thoughts during nightmare recovery: 'I hoped I wouldn't wake up anymore'
Former Ajax defender Perr Schuurs has opened up about the severe mental health struggles and dark thoughts he experienced during a grueling two-and-a-half-year rehabilitation from a serious injury. Th...
Screen Time | Moon mission makes mobile phones mainstream in space
Tech reporter Rutger Otto's weekly column discusses the increasing use of mobile phones for capturing high-quality photography in space. The article highlights impressive images taken by mobile device...
US delegation arrives in Islamabad for Iran talks
An American delegation has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to engage in negotiations with Iran aimed at establishing a sustainable truce. Pakistan is acting as the mediator for the talks, which were i...
High diesel prices hit major sectors: 'Additional costs of 800,000 to 900,000 euros'
High diesel prices are causing significant financial concern for companies in the transport, logistics, construction, and agricultural sectors. These businesses fear that the rising costs, which can r...
Mystery: why is there a giant statue of a leg here in East?
A giant statue of a leg located on Polderweg in Amsterdam-Oost has sparked curiosity among local residents and commuters. The massive artwork is a visible landmark for those traveling near Muiderpoort...
Ton Witkamp not angry after assault by group of youths: "I want to have a conversation"
Ton Witkamp was assaulted by a group of approximately fifteen youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday after he confronted one of them for touching his car mirror. Despite suffering injuries including a con...
CNN: Indications China preparing arms delivery to Iran
U.S. intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the coming weeks. The report, cited by CNN, is based on information from three sources familiar wi...
Artemis II mission astronauts transferred to navy ship
The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission have been transferred to a U.S. Navy ship for medical examinations. NASA footage showed the crew walking across the ship's deck independently after the tr...
Waiting? Working! Twelve permit holders from across the country get help finding work in West-Friesland
Twelve status holders with healthcare backgrounds from asylum centers across the Netherlands are participating in a pilot program to find employment in West-Friesland. The initiative provides language...
World's largest gasoline port has more gasoline than the Netherlands needs despite oil crisis
Amsterdam remains the world's largest gasoline port and currently holds more fuel than the Netherlands requires, despite the ongoing global oil crisis. While gasoline supplies remain stable and contin...
Length rules must apply to all vessels, including maritime heritage
This weekly proposition invites public feedback on whether maritime length regulations should apply to all vessels, including historical 'sailing heritage' ships. The debate focuses on whether these t...
Future for Kwantum and Leen Bakker: new CEO Linda Keijzer does not want to close any more stores
Linda Keijzer, the new CEO of Leen Bakker and Kwantum, announced that no more store locations will be closed in the short term. The companies' new owner intends to invest in both retail chains for the...
LIVE Eredivisie | FC Utrecht in race for play-off spot against relegation candidate Telstar
FC Utrecht faces Telstar at the Galgenwaard stadium today as they continue their bid for a European football play-off spot. Despite a recent loss to PSV, manager Ron Jans' team remains in contention a...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax visit struggling Heracles, do Amsterdammers keep Champions League in sight?
Ajax travels to Almelo to face bottom-ranked Heracles in an Eredivisie match, aiming to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive after a recent loss to FC Twente. The match is critical fo...
Patrick Zwaanswijk (51) went from Schoten 8 to the Eredivisie: How the basement of amateur football became a springboard for successful years in Australia
Patrick Zwaanswijk, a 51-year-old former professional footballer from Haarlem, rose from the lowest levels of Dutch amateur football to play in the Eredivisie. After being scouted by international clu...
Broken toaster? That will cost you five grand. Scammers of elderly Haarlem couple exposed by Ombudsteam
An elderly couple in Haarlem was defrauded of 5,000 euros by scammers after searching for a repairman online to fix a short circuit. The fraudsters, who appeared at the top of Google search results wi...
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...
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...
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...