Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Crowds commemorate killed Iranian leader Ali Khamenei in processions
Crowds across Iran held processions to commemorate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in his Tehran home by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on February 28. The strikes also claimed the lives of severa...
EU Parliament calls on Commission to take a stance on Hungary
A majority of the European Parliament, including Dutch MEP Tineke Strik, is urging the European Commission to address democratic abuses in Hungary ahead of the country's elections. The MEPs expressed ...
Warning against flying over Middle East extended by two weeks
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its recommendation for airlines to avoid airspace over the Middle East and the Gulf region until April 24. The updated advisory follows a ...
Works council urges city government to intervene in Zuidoost case over alleged employee ‘black list’
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Noise pollution or not, Haarlem municipality washes its hands of Schoteroog wind turbines: ‘Province is the competent authority’
The municipality of Haarlem has stated it has no authority to address potential noise pollution from new wind turbines at Schoteroog, as the provincial government is the responsible body. This clarifi...
Asphalt works on A4 near Hoofddorp, traffic diversions in place
Rijkswaterstaat will close the parallel lane of the A4 motorway between junction De Hoek and Den Ruygen Hoek-West for asphalt maintenance from April 17 to May 4. Drivers should expect traffic diversio...
Lebanese ministry: death toll from attacks exceeds 200
The death toll from Wednesday's attacks in Lebanon has risen to 203, with more than a thousand people reported injured. Rescue workers in Beirut continue to search for victims under the rubble as of T...
Approach to confused persons is too fragmented, Parliament complains
Dutch political parties have criticized the current approach to individuals with confused behavior, calling it too fragmented. During a parliamentary debate, they requested improved coordination, spec...
Inspectorate: safety at Ter Apel asylum center improved, but remains fragile
The Dutch Inspectorate of Justice and Security reports that safety conditions at the Ter Apel registration center have improved, noting that refugees are no longer sleeping in temporary or common area...
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Emperor penguin now an endangered species due to climate change
The Emperor penguin has been officially reclassified from "near threatened" to "endangered" on the IUCN Red List due to the impacts of climate change. This status update for the world's largest pengui...
Neighbors helping neighbors in the Spaarndamse Dijkexpress: 'Live just outside the village? Too bad!'
The Spaarndamse Dijkexpress community transport service celebrated a milestone anniversary with a special trip featuring coordinator Hans Koehoorn and a local resident. The ride highlighted the friend...
Thom and Kevin end up at Schoonenberg campsite in Velsen thanks to old van: 'The idea was a twenty-minute drive, it can still make that'
Thom and Kevin settled at Nature Camping Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid using an old van for what they hoped would be a short drive. The campsite officially reopened on April 1st after the winter break a...
Sanne Wallis de Vries and Jelka van Houten to perform together in theater
Actresses Sanne Wallis de Vries and Jelka van Houten will star together in a new comedy production titled LIFT. This upcoming theater season marks the first time the two actresses have shared the stag...
Doubts in South Holland over reaching rural area targets
Political parties in the province of Zuid-Holland are expressing skepticism about whether regional plans can effectively meet European targets for nature, nitrogen, and climate. Additionally, there is...
Jaap (88) hangs up his sax: 'It wasn't just about making music, but also camaraderie'
88-year-old Jaap Hilbers is retiring from playing the saxophone after more than 70 years, including 60 years with the music association St. Caecilia in Heemskerk. His final performance will take place...
D66 Minister Sjoerdsma admits: UNRWA deals with opposition were ‘clumsy and not good’
Dutch Development Aid Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma admitted to acting "clumsily" while negotiating with opposition parties regarding support for the UNRWA aid organization. Opposition members expressed f...
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Heritage of the Week | Sustainable family business on the Egelantiers
The historic Gunters & Meusers building in Amsterdam's Jordaan district has undergone a sustainability renovation to prepare the national monument for the future. This project serves as an example of ...