Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Bolivian Congress authorizes president to deploy military against protests
The Bolivian Congress has passed a law authorizing President Rodrigo Paz to deploy the military to clear road blockades that have paralyzed major cities for several weeks. The decision followed an ext...
The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’
The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fan...
Hotels fear difficult summer after VAT increase: 'Concerns are growing'
Dutch hotels are facing a difficult summer as guests book later and stay for shorter periods due to rising costs. Entrepreneurs report that the recent VAT increase on hotel stays is negatively impacti...
Rutte suffered from it, now Jetten too: the 'where is the prime minister' question is being asked
Opposition parties in the Netherlands are questioning the leadership of Rob Jetten as they await negotiations for a budget agreement. Jetten is reportedly keeping the parties waiting intentionally, a ...
DSS returns to the third division after one season: 'Everyone always gave their all'
Haarlem-based football club DSS has secured promotion back to the third class after just one season in the fourth class. The team clinched their return with a decisive 0-3 victory over RKEDO in a matc...
Plan for snack bar-free neighborhood goes ahead despite legal threats: 'We want a healthy food environment'
Haarlem council members are proceeding with plans to ban fast-food vendors in the new Hart voor Oostpoort neighborhood to promote a healthy food environment. Despite legal threats from the snack bar a...
China wants to prevent electric cars from becoming even larger and heavier
China intends to prevent electric vehicles from continuing to grow in size and weight. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the government aims to counter the trend of heavier cars driven by larger ba...
Man stuck in dumpster in city center: "There was shouting and banging"
Police in Amsterdam responded to reports of a man trapped inside a trash container after witnesses heard shouting and banging coming from the bin. The man successfully freed himself before officers ar...
Iranian MP: We will retaliate for Israel's attack on Beirut
Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei announced that Tehran will deliver a decisive and painful response to Israel's airstrike on the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut. The Israeli military stated that the attack successf...
Prospective alderman Moeskops works last day at restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"
D66 council member Elise Moeskops worked her final shift at her Amsterdam restaurant before her expected appointment as the city's new alderman for traffic this Wednesday. She will succeed Melanie van...
Designated alderman Moeskops works last day in restaurant: "It's also a bit sad"
Elise Moeskops is transitioning from her role as a restaurant owner and D66 council member to become an alderperson in Amsterdam, where she will take over the traffic portfolio. She recently marked he...
De Schuur tackles elderly loneliness with film mornings
De Schuur is launching a new film program aimed at older audiences starting next Monday. The initiative is designed to foster social connections and combat loneliness among the elderly.
Discovery tour of 150 years of IJmuiden by bike along five locations: 'It’s like bringing back memories'
The 'Fiets door de tijd' event in IJmuiden celebrated the town's 150th anniversary on Saturday with a historical cycling tour across five locations. Visitors explored the town's heritage through photo...
Model train fan Arno Hunting: 'We must pass on our knowledge to the youth'
Model train enthusiast Arno Hunting emphasizes the importance of passing on technical knowledge and hobby skills to younger generations. He describes how many collectors start at a young age and event...
Armed robbery at gas station in Castricum, search for young suspects
Two young suspects on a fatbike robbed a gas station on Soomerwegh in Castricum on Sunday afternoon. Police are currently searching for the duo, who remain at large.
Fire at company on Hillegommerdijk in Zwaanshoek
A large fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at the Global Garden garden center on the Hillegommerdijk in Zwaanshoek. Emergency services responded to the scene to manage the significant blaze.
Explosion and major fire in Zwaanshoek: "Heard a huge bang"
A large fire and explosion occurred at a construction company on Hillegommerdijk in Zwaanshoek on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services, including a police helicopter, were dispatched to the scene wh...
Why women are more likely to develop dementia than men, and how to reduce your risk
One in three women in the Netherlands develops dementia, a higher rate than men due to gender-specific risk factors that impact the female brain more significantly according to recent research. Neurol...
Trump: Iran must also promise not to buy nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump has stated that any deal with Iran must include a commitment from the country not to purchase nuclear weapons from other nations. This demand expands upon existing requiremen...
Playing Pokémon to train military drones: how data from the popular game is used for warfare
The popular mobile game Pokémon Go has functioned as a massive geographic data collection operation since its global launch in 2016. This data is now being utilized to train military drones for warfa...