Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ukraine says it has received new Patriot systems
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the country has received a new delivery of Patriot air defense missiles. The announcement, reported by the Interfax news agency, marks a further s...
German inflation hits highest level since January 2024 due to high energy prices
Germany's inflation rate rose to 2.7 percent in March, marking its highest level since January 2024. According to the German statistics agency Destatis, the increase was primarily driven by rising ene...
Jetten to meet former minister and senators in Washington on Monday
Dutch official Rob Jetten is scheduled to meet with former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and several senators during his visit to Washington, D.C. on Monday. The meeting is part of an official d...
Four beers for 13 euros, walking to the fort: 5x a blissful Sunday in Diemen
Heritage coalition seeks talks with owner of former Heemstede post office. 'The most difficult buildings are being renovated'
The Heritage Coalition is seeking a meeting with the owner of a former post office in Heemstede to discuss preserving the historic building. The group has campaigned for years to save the property loc...
Xi Jinping: China will not tolerate Taiwan independence
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during a meeting with Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun that China will not tolerate any move toward Taiwan's independence. Xi accused Taiwan of undermining ...
In docuseries Hotline Hungary, Nicolaas Veul speaks to people who believe his queerness is a mental disorder
Large section of Amsterdam ring road closed in both directions this weekend
Major sections of the A10 and A4 motorways in Amsterdam will be closed in both directions from Friday evening until Monday morning for the Zuidasdok expansion project. The construction will also halt ...
NU’91: healthcare workers working less due to high fuel prices
Healthcare workers in the Netherlands are reportedly taking fewer extra shifts because high fuel prices exceed their travel reimbursements, causing them to lose money by working. Professional organiza...
Silent protest: reading for freedom at the Botermarkt
Several local cultural institutions and bookstores organized a silent reading event at the Botermarkt to advocate for the freedom of access to books. The demonstration aims to highlight that the right...
Artemis II astronauts prepare for return to Earth
Astronauts from the Artemis II space mission are currently on their return journey to Earth and have passed the halfway point. They are expected to land in the ocean off the coast of San Diego during ...
Pentagon reined in again for restricting journalist access
The U.S. Department of Defense has been rebuked for its ongoing attempts to restrict media access to the Pentagon. A judge ruled these restrictions unconstitutional and ordered the restoration of pres...
More than two million electric cars on the road in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has reached a milestone with over two million fully electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid vehicles on the road as of early this year. This figure represents a nearly 25 percent increase ...
The Netherlands now has two million electric cars: one in five passenger cars runs (partly) on electricity
The Netherlands now has over two million electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid cars, representing a 25% increase from the previous year. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), one in five passenger...
Rapper and hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
Hip-hop pioneer and rapper Afrika Bambaataa has passed away at the age of 68 in Philadelphia. His management confirmed that his death was caused by complications from prostate cancer.
Wietze de Jager temporarily returns to radio after three years
Wietze de Jager and sidekick Chris Bergström will return to the radio this summer to host the morning show on 100% NL. De Jager, who moved to Bonaire after leaving Radio 538 in 2023, will be temporar...
D66 drops PRO as potential coalition partner in Bloemendaal for now: ‘If the VVD doesn’t want it, it becomes very difficult’
D66 has decided to exclude the PRO party from potential coalition talks in Bloemendaal, following a scout's recommendation to form a government with the VVD and CDA. While D66 described the exclusion ...
Michael J. Fox reacts to CNN report on his death: 'I'm doing okay'
Michael J. Fox has responded to a false report by CNN claiming that he had passed away. In a social media post, the American actor reassured fans that he is doing fine and clarified that the reports o...
Private sector drives up rents: €2,000 per month almost the new norm
Private sector rental prices in the Netherlands are rising rapidly, with 2,000 euros per month becoming the new standard in many areas. Housing platforms Pararius and Huurwoningen.nl report that suppl...
