Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem city council back to male majority, sparking GroenLinks anger: 'The patriarchy pressures women'
The Haarlem city council has returned to a male majority after two female candidates stepped down and yielded their seats to male party colleagues. GroenLinks council member Melissa Oosterbroek critic...
Oil trader on soaring fuel prices: ‘People are starting to hoard like they did with toilet paper’
Oil trader Jan de Croon explains that fuel prices spike immediately during geopolitical unrest, unlike more stable commodities like coffee or sugar. He compares the current trend of drivers rushing to...
Asian markets rise, oil prices fall on hopes for end to war
Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday as investors hoped for a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. This optimism led to a decrease in oil prices, which had previously spiked due to regio...
Caregivers in Benidorm tell Paul de Leeuw how hard it is to see loved ones decline
Nearly 150,000 Ukrainians without power after Russian attack
Nearly 150,000 people in Ukraine's Chernihiv region are without power following a Russian attack on energy infrastructure. This outage follows previous strikes earlier in the week that targeted the re...
Dutch gas reserves drop to 5.8 percent, lowest level in 10 years
Dutch gas storage levels have dropped to 5.8 percent, marking the lowest level recorded in a decade. This data, reported by Gasunie's National Energy Dashboard, reflects a significant decline in the c...
Bus transport in IJmond on the rise, passenger numbers up 14 percent
Bus transportation in the IJmond region experienced a 14 percent increase in passengers in 2024 compared to 2023. This growth indicates that ridership is steadily returning to levels recorded prior to...
American study in Amsterdam confirms gas stoves leak carcinogenic benzene
Mice, Amersfoort ballots and purple pencils. Strange situations at polling stations in the Haarlem region
During the municipal elections on March 18, several unusual incidents occurred at polling stations in the Haarlem region. In Haarlem, voters discovered ballots intended for Amersfoort and a purple pen...
Iran: US negotiating with itself
An Iranian military spokesman mocked United States statements regarding potential negotiations over the conflict in the Middle East, claiming Washington is "negotiating with itself." These remarks, re...
Municipal spending rises by nearly 6 percent
Dutch municipalities expect to increase their collective spending by nearly 6 percent in 2026, reaching a total of 84.6 billion euros. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), this represe...
Free compost for your garden! This is when you can pick it up in Haarlem
Residents of Haarlem can soon collect two free bags of compost to help kickstart their spring gardening projects. This local initiative is designed to support garden maintenance as the warmer weather ...
How long should the upholstery of a 179-euro chair stay in good condition?
The article explores consumer expectations regarding the lifespan and durability of dining chair upholstery, specifically for chairs priced at 179 euros. It addresses the core question of when it is a...
Car ends up on its side in ditch after accident in Haarlem, driver hospitalized
A car ended up on its side in a ditch following an accident at the intersection of Wagenweg and Van Limburg Stirumstraat in Haarlem on Wednesday morning. The driver was subsequently transported to the...
JAY-Z reflects on abuse case: 'I haven't been this angry in a long time'
In a recent interview with GQ, JAY-Z reflected on his reaction to a 2024 lawsuit involving allegations of sexual assault against a minor. The rapper described feeling a sense of uncontrollable anger w...
Piet Buter (76) from Haarlem was Iran’s national coach: ‘Sanctions caused a shortage of aircraft spare parts’
Piet Buter, a 76-year-old from Haarlem, reflected on his two-year tenure as the head coach of Iran's national football team. He shared his experiences working in the country under international sancti...
Nieuw-Vennep residents go to court over 'too few' parking spaces at new development: 'Hundreds of new neighbors will soon want to park on our streets'
Six residents in Nieuw-Vennep are taking legal action against a 2,000-home development project at the Pionier-Bols site due to concerns over insufficient parking. The group argues that the current pla...
At least 100 Afghan guards go to court to force evacuation to the Netherlands
Approximately 100 Afghan guards who worked for the Dutch during the NATO mission are taking legal action against the Netherlands to demand evacuation. The guards fear for their safety under the Taliba...
48 trees cut down in Heemskerk: 'Most are dead'
A permit has been requested to cut down 48 trees at the Maerten van Heemskerckplein in Heemskerk, most of which are reportedly dead. The request has caused confusion among residents because the area i...
Opposition party Ons Beverwijk questions rental agreement between municipality and council candidate Klomp. ‘Conflict of interest?’
The opposition party Ons Beverwijk has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest regarding a municipal lease for a Ukrainian refugee shelter. The city is paying 9,500 euros per month to e...