Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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SP wants to scrap deductible for medical care after sexual violence
The Socialist Party (SP) has proposed eliminating the health insurance deductible for medical assistance following sexual violence. Member of Parliament Sarah Dobbe stated that financial costs should ...
Contact with Artemis II mission restored after passing behind the moon
NASA has restored communication with the four Artemis II astronauts after a planned 40-minute signal loss while the spacecraft passed behind the moon. This expected blackout occurred as the mission su...
Energy company ONE-Dyas ramps up gas production from North Sea field with second well
Dutch energy company ONE-Dyas has increased gas production in the North Sea by activating a second production well at the N05-A platform. Located north of Schiermonnikoog, this addition allows the com...
Painful to feel that Groningen dominated us
Telstar suffered a 0-2 home defeat against FC Groningen, with coach Anthony Correia admitting the visitors were superior throughout the match. The loss follows a significant 3-1 victory for Telstar ov...
Trump again threatens attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure
US President Donald Trump has reiterated threats to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if a deal is not reached by the Tuesday deadline. These statements echo...
Artemis II astronauts to break record for farthest spaceflight
The Artemis II mission astronauts have broken the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled into space. Reaching this milestone allows the crew to view parts of the moon that have nev...
Empty hand grenade found in home on Nassaukade in Amsterdam-West
Nassaukade resident finds explosive in house: 'not an Easter egg, but a hand grenade'
A resident clearing a house on the Nassaukade in Amsterdam discovered a hand grenade on Easter Monday, prompting an emergency response from police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service. The obje...
Tourists pack city center at Easter: Half-hour wait for a sandwich and an hour for fries
During the Easter weekend, Amsterdam's city center saw massive crowds and long queues at popular social media food spots, with some tourists waiting over an hour for fries. Meanwhile, many visitors to...
Port of IJmuiden greener thanks to joint initiative
The 'Green in the harbor' project in IJmuiden is starting to show positive results a year after its launch. This joint initiative aims to make the port area more sustainable and environmentally friend...
Nearly 1,500 killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks
Israeli attacks in Lebanon during March and April have resulted in approximately 1,500 deaths and over 4,600 injuries, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Among those killed were 57 medical ...
Jade Kops is afraid every night she won't wake up: 'Give me time'
Nineteen-year-old social media personality Jade Kops shared an emotional "letter to her tumor" on Instagram, expressing her nightly fear of not waking up. In the post, she candidly describes the psych...
Trump says pilots shot down in Iran are doing well
President Donald Trump stated that two crew members are recovering well after their fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday. Although both individuals sustained injuries during the incident, the...
The morphine injection is the beginning of the end for Mr. Schulten: he can finally talk about death
Mr. Schulten, who is nearing the end of his life, initially struggled to discuss death with his daughter to avoid burdening her. After receiving a morphine injection, he found the words to talk about ...
Hundreds of children search for the golden egg near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station: 'By the end of the day you don't hear them anymore, except when it's about Easter eggs'
Hundreds of children and their families gathered at the Playground near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station last weekend to participate in an Easter egg hunt. The event featured three hundred hidden eggs and ...
Skiing or skydiving solo: Yany (Jan) Visser (1947-2026) proved that limitations do not have to be boundaries
Yany (Jan) Visser, who lost his sight at the age of 12, passed away last Saturday at the age of 78 after a long illness. Throughout his life, he defied physical limitations by engaging in adventurous ...
Soesja wrote a book about mourning her drowned brother Sam: "Talk about it, it helps"
Soesja van Grondelle has authored a book titled "Sam, ik neem je altijd mee" detailing her grief after her brother Sam drowned in Amsterdam's IJ river in October 2023. Through her writing and social m...