Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Opening Lelystad Airport depends on cabinet nitrogen approach
The opening of Lelystad Airport for civil aviation is contingent on the Dutch government's implementation of nitrogen reduction measures. According to officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishe...
US judge temporarily halts White House ballroom construction
A US judge has temporarily halted a $400 million project to build a ballroom at the White House. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by a non-profit organization against the construction project cham...
Locals witness arrest of murder suspect: Fifteen men jumped on him
Police arrested a 36-year-old man in Nieuw-Vennep on Tuesday evening for the suspected murder of a woman whose body was found near the local train station. Witnesses at the busy Händelplein shopping ...
UN human rights chief urges Israel to scrap death penalty law
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has urged Israel to repeal its new death penalty law, calling it a violation of international human rights standards. Türk warned that the application of such a law...
President: Iran has 'necessary will' to end war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed a willingness to end conflicts with Israel and the United States during a conversation with EU Council President António Costa. He emphasized that Iran s...
Livelihood security takes another hit from government budget cuts
The Dutch government has scaled back a legislative proposal aimed at improving access to income support for low-income citizens by removing social assistance provisions from the bill. Local municipali...
Cabinet seeks more space for offshore wind farms
The Dutch cabinet is investigating additional offshore locations for wind energy production to meet its 40-gigawatt target. A document released on Tuesday suggests that currently designated areas may ...
Both ‘The Ajax DNA’ and ‘Femke Halsema’ shortlisted for best journalistic book of the year
VAT hike felt in Zandvoort, German tourists still visit for Easter: 'But we earn much less from them'
German tourists are still visiting Zandvoort during the Easter holidays, but the local economy is earning less from them due to rising costs. The impact of the VAT increase is becoming evident as the ...
26 councilors bid farewell: "Thank you; I'll be back!"
Twenty-six city council members in Amsterdam officially stepped down today, concluding terms that ranged from a few months to more than twenty years. During the farewell ceremony, several departing me...
26 council members bid farewell: Thank you; I'll be back!
Twenty-six members of the Amsterdam city council officially departed today, with some having served for over two decades. The outgoing council members shared messages of gratitude and advice during th...
Oil shortage in focus: nearly 9 million barrels per day short, prices to truly explode from mid-April
Brussels has warned that the Netherlands and Europe must significantly reduce oil and gas consumption due to a global shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts estimate a def...
150,000 euros raised for Adamas Center with fundraiser in Nieuw-Vennep
Nine entrepreneurs raised 150,000 euros for the Adamas Centrum in Nieuw-Vennep by locking themselves inside the facility for a week. The funds and donated goods will be used to support the center's mi...
Stellantis recalls 700,000 vehicles worldwide
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis is recalling approximately 700,000 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk in the engine compartment. The issue involves a component that may short-circuit i...
A bit deaf but don't want a hearing aid? ‘You’re shortchanging yourself’
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg highlights the importance of addressing hearing loss early, explaining that good hearing is crucial for daily life. This first part of a series focuses on recognizing...
Iran threatens attacks on major US tech companies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack major American technology companies like Apple, Google, and Meta if more Iranian leaders are killed. The military group alleges that these firm...
Peace fries or war fries? Playful stunt sends tough message over stalled Tata Steel labor talks
The FNV union held a symbolic demonstration by offering fries to Tata Steel management ahead of the second round of difficult collective labor agreement negotiations. Union chairman Niels Mans warned ...
Lending a rabbit or squeezing your own orange juice: these organizations come up with playful April Fools' pranks
Various businesses in the Haarlem and Velsen regions are utilizing April Fools' Day to gain publicity through creative pranks. Examples include a rabbit lending service and a proposed name change for ...
Scout sues Ajax for €2 million over Martínez and Antony transfers
