Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Truckers slow traffic on highways in protest against high fuel prices
Truck drivers in the Netherlands are staging protests on several major highways this Thursday morning to demonstrate against rising fuel prices. The slow-moving convoys are causing significant traffic...
Housing for migrant workers increasingly dire: property owners fill municipal policy vacuum
The housing situation for migrant workers in the Zuid-Kennemerland and IJmond regions has become increasingly critical due to a lack of coordinated municipal policy. Social consultancy Public Result c...
Rosemarie and Ellen go flower spotting at Beeckestijn Estate: ‘We drove quite a way, but it’s worth it’
Rosemarie and Ellen visited Buitenplaats Beeckestijn to admire the blooming "stinzen" plants, which have historical ties to the estate's former owners, the Boreel family. The friends traveled specific...
Malaysian civil servants to work from home due to fuel prices
The Malaysian government has ordered civil servants to work from home in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and lower prices. This measure follows a sharp increase in fuel costs caused by the confli...
Financial markets react to Trump's threats: oil prices surge, Bitcoin value drops
Financial markets reacted strongly to a television speech by Donald Trump, in which he threatened an escalation of the conflict in Iran. As a result, oil prices rose sharply on Thursday while Asian st...
Mayor Schuurmans warns of need for tough choices at swearing-in of council members: 'Otherwise important decisions will be made for us'
Mayor Marianne Schuurmans swore in 39 new council members in Haarlemmermeer on Wednesday following the recent elections. During the installation, she warned that the growing municipality must make dif...
Oil prices surge after Trump speech on Iran war escalation
Oil prices rose significantly on Thursday following threats of an escalation in the conflict with Iran by US President Donald Trump. The price surge reflects market reactions to the possibility of inc...
Patients receive hardly any information about quality of care
A joint study by Zorginstituut Nederland and the Patients Federation Netherlands reveals that patients struggle to access information regarding the quality of healthcare treatments. Despite national o...
Cremation of former Surinamese president Santokhi Tuesday, April 7
Former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi's cremation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, after his unexpected death at home. The government of President Jennifer Simons has declared April 6 and 7 as...
Rapper Diddy's release date moved forward again
The release date for American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been moved forward again, with his release now scheduled ten days earlier than previously planned. This update follows reports from various ...
Daan Schuurmans stepping over fallen soldiers was a 'jump the shark' moment
#mytip: What to do with hot ham and wasting drinking water?
The Ombudsman team is sharing practical consumer tips submitted by readers to help others with everyday issues. These suggestions include advice on various topics, such as how to prevent the wastage o...
Majority of savers: Do not invest money in porn and gambling industries
A majority of savers oppose bank investments in the gambling and pornography industries, with women demonstrating a higher level of ethical concern than men. The survey findings also indicate that wom...
Neighborhood not surprised by rats in restaurant: "Gross, but very Amsterdam"
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) closed a restaurant in Amsterdam-Oost after social media footage revealed a rat infestation in the kitchen. While local residents expr...
One-third of bus stops in North Holland are not accessible for people with disabilities; stops at train stations in Velsen and Haarlem are poorly accessible
A study reveals that over one-third of the 3,012 bus stops in the province of North Holland are not accessible for people with physical or visual disabilities. Bus stops in Haarlem and Velsen are spec...
How often and how short to mow? Scarifying? Grass clippings? What to do with your lawn
Farmer Tom answers various reader questions received via Instagram regarding proper lawn maintenance. The column provides advice on mowing frequency and height, scarifying techniques, and how to handl...
Near-record number of applications for home sustainability loans
The National Heat Fund reported a 73% increase in loan applications for home sustainability in March compared to the same month last year. This surge brings the number of requests close to record leve...
Cardi B feels 'reborn' after split from rapper Offset
Cardi B shared that she feels "reborn" following her 2024 divorce from fellow rapper Offset. The American couple had been married for seven years prior to their separation.
Employers call for calm in collective bargaining: 'High wage demands not wise'
Dutch employers are calling for moderation in wage demands during collective bargaining negotiations as inflation continues to rise. They warn that high labor costs and geopolitical tensions are alrea...
Toos & Henk - April 2
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique daily perspective on current events through the Toos & Henk comic strip. The feature is published from Monday to Saturday.