Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Employers reject mandatory work-from-home day: 'A difficult puzzle'
The European Union is considering a proposal to mandate at least one day of remote work per week for employees in member states to mitigate the energy crisis. Dutch employers have voiced opposition to...
Dutch national injured in shooting at pyramids in Mexico
A Dutch national was injured during a shooting in the Mexican city of Teotihuacán on Monday. Local authorities reported the incident, which occurred near the historic pyramids.
EU foreign ministers hope for fresh start after Orbán departure
EU foreign ministers, including Dutch minister Tom Berendsen, expressed optimism for improved European cooperation following the election defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Berendsen cr...
400kg 'Scaredy-rabbit' to stay permanently in Flevopark: "Represents an increasingly busy city"
The three-meter-tall 'Anxiety Rabbit' sculpture by artist Piet Parra will remain permanently in Amsterdam's Flevopark after local authorities converted its temporary permit. Originally a gift from the...
Rescue team for humpback whale Timmy suffering from fatigue
The rescue team working to save a stranded humpback whale named Timmy on the North German coast is reporting extreme fatigue after days of minimal sleep. Despite being exhausted and desperate, co-foun...
Kallas hopes for positive decision on EU loan to Ukraine on Wednesday
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expects a positive decision this Wednesday regarding a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine. Speaking in Luxembourg, Kallas emphasized that Ukraine urgently needs the f...
Security firm warns of crypto scams in Strait of Hormuz
A security company is warning shipping firms of potential cryptocurrency scams near the Strait of Hormuz. Fraudsters are reportedly promising safe passage through the region in exchange for bitcoin pa...
Contractor crashes into old gate of Duinvliet estate
A contractor working on a nearby house renovation accidentally drove into and damaged a historic entrance gate at the Duinvliet estate on Monday afternoon. The incident caused significant damage to th...
From Paris to Seville and Italian pianist at 't Mosterdzaadje
Musicians Ksenia and Dasha Beltiukova, along with harpist Mirjam Rietbergen, will perform a concert titled 'From Paris to Seville' at the 't Mosterdzaadje venue. The event is scheduled for Friday even...
Help build a route planner for wheelchair users? We are looking for testers
Researchers are seeking testers to help develop a personalized and accessible route planner for wheelchair users. The project aims to improve how route information is presented to better meet the need...
Arnold Karskens’ dismissal at ON! stands, but he receives 100,000 euros
The court in The Hague has upheld the dismissal of Arnold Karskens from the broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland. While the dismissal remains in place, the founder and former chairman was awarded 100,000 e...
Prince's estate releases new single ten years after his death
To mark the tenth anniversary of Prince's death, his estate has released a previously unreleased recording of the song "With This Tear." The track is being issued as a new single to commemorate the la...
Listening in at Essent’s swamped customer service: ‘Fear that energy will become even more expensive’
Reporter Ton Voermans visited Essent's customer service department, which is experiencing a surge in calls from consumers concerned about the ongoing energy crisis. Many callers are seeking fixed cont...
My child doesn't want to visit family, what should I do?
A father named Tom is seeking advice on how to encourage his five and eight-year-old children to attend family gatherings. The children currently lack enthusiasm for visiting relatives, such as uncles...
Nathan Bell’s blues about the flip side of the American Dream. ‘Optimism as a survival mechanism’
American folk and blues musician Nathan Bell is returning to Haarlem this Wednesday to perform music from his new album, "Demokracy Blues." The record features raw blues sounds and confrontational lyr...
Berendsen: Pressure on Israel must be increased
Dutch Minister Tom Berendsen advocated for increased EU pressure on Israel during a foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg, aiming to influence the country's behavior. Following a request from the D...
PvdD The Hague 'blindsided' by news of being 'sidelined'
The Party for the Animals (PvdD) in The Hague expressed surprise following reports that it has been sidelined and removed from the city's minority coalition. Councilor Diego Demaree reacted to the new...
Spanish minister: EU must take measures against Israel
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno urged the European Union to take measures against Israel, including the suspension of their association agreement, to maintain EU credibility. He ma...
EU court: Hungary violates EU rules with law on LGBTQ+ content
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary's law restricting access to LGBTQ+ content violates EU treaties by stigmatizing and marginalizing individuals. The ruling follows a legal challenge...
Senior official: PM's office pressured Mandelson vetting
Former top civil servant Olly Robbins told the British parliament that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office pressured officials to expedite the screening process for Peter Mandelson. Robbins, who was ...