Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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.
No trains between Schiphol and Leiden due to stranded train
Architect Van Bergen on Bergen building plans: Add quality, not just bricks
Architect Michael van Bergen, winner of the 2025 Amsterdam prize for best housing project, shared his insights on housing developments in his hometown of Bergen. He emphasized that construction projec...
Powerless Bloemendaal politicians consider legal action after province rejects enforcement request for Camping Vogelenzang
Politicians in Bloemendaal are considering legal action after the local executive board refused a provincial request to intervene in developments at Camping Vogelenzang. Representatives from GroenLink...
At least fifteen homes in Velsen contain carcinogenic UF foam; 'used sparingly' says housing association spokesperson
A survey revealed that at least fifteen homes managed by Brederode Wonen in Velsen contain carcinogenic urea-formaldehyde (UF) foam. While Woningbedrijf Velsen reports no instances of the material in ...
Priority mail price hike: funeral card doubles in price
Starting in July, PostNL will significantly increase rates for 24-hour delivery services, including bereavement cards and medical mail. These items will cost several euros per piece as the postal serv...
Trump mocks Macron during private lunch
During a private lunch on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly mocked French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. A video recording of the event was briefly available on the official W...
IJmond municipalities to engage with chronically ill residents: 'We want to see what we can learn from each other'
The municipalities of Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Velsen are launching a pilot program from April 1 to July 1 offering health conversations for residents with chronic illnesses. Participants have the op...
Iran: no talks on pause in fighting, US demands ‘irrational’
Iran has denied reports of ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in the Middle East, calling the demands from the United States irrational. This statement comes as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares ...
PostNL to deliver letters within two days from July 12
Starting July 12, PostNL will shift its standard letter delivery from next-day to within two days to ensure service reliability and manage high operational costs. This change follows a government deci...
House in Soest almost completely burnt out
A major fire broke out in a house on Valeriaanstraat in Soest on Wednesday night, causing extensive damage. The residents are currently unable to return home as the building was severely affected by t...
Stuck in a ‘foreign’ city: many people can no longer return to their roots
Many people are finding it increasingly difficult to move back to the regions where they grew up due to a lack of affordable housing. This trend leaves individuals stuck in cities away from their root...
Council becomes more diverse, but new coalition likely to bring in more men
Amsterdam restaurant closure due to rats is no exception: 'Owners let the infestation get out of hand'
Astronauts begin first trip to the moon since 1972
Four astronauts have launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the Artemis II mission, marking the first human flight toward the moon since 1972. The rocket took off on Wednesday night, initiating a h...
NATO chief Rutte to visit Trump next week
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit U.S. President Donald Trump next week. The report of the meeting comes from The Wall Street Journal, citing insider sources.
Bruce Springsteen kicks off US tour with swipe at 'incompetent' Trump
Bruce Springsteen criticized the U.S. government as corrupt and incompetent during the opening night of his American tour in Minneapolis. Speaking to the crowd at the Target Center, the singer also la...
US removes Venezuelan interim president from sanctions list
The United States has removed Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez from its sanctions list, where she had been since 2018. The decision follows her cooperation with the U.S. after taking lead...
World Bank, IEA and IMF to collaborate over economic impact of Iran war
The World Bank, International Energy Agency, and International Monetary Fund are establishing a coordination group to manage the global economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. This initiat...