Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Herbert on energy package: No one thinks it's finished yet
Minister Heleen Herbert of Economic Affairs and Climate stated that the government’s work on the energy measures package is not yet complete. She emphasized that weekly discussions with various sect...
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk unexpectedly hospitalized: 'It's no fun'
Dutch television presenter Matthijs van Nieuwkerk was unexpectedly hospitalized last week for an undisclosed reason. The 65-year-old's management has declined to provide specific details regarding his...
Loader launches off truck, driver miraculously unharmed
A loader truck driver escaped serious injury after accidentally driving onto a stationary low-loader and flipping onto another vehicle on the A44 near Abbenes. The accident occurred during nighttime r...
Lebanese president: talks with Israel must end occupation
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that negotiations with Israel must focus on ending hostilities and the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon. Aoun has appointed former ambassador Simon Karam to...
Kremlin pleased with Bulgarian election results
The Kremlin has welcomed the election victory of Rumen Radev in Bulgaria. Radev is a eurosceptic politician who seeks to strengthen ties with Russia and opposes continued support for Ukraine.
GL-PvdA deems energy package insufficient, announces plans
Jesse Klaver, leader of the GroenLinks-PvdA coalition, has criticized the government's energy compensation package as insufficient for ordinary citizens. He announced that his party will soon present ...
Repair of Leidsevaart quay begins April 28
Restoration work on the quay wall at the Prins Hendrikbrug over the Leidsevaart in Haarlem is scheduled to begin on April 28. The project will result in temporary closures for both motorized road traf...
Morrissey to perform in Tilburg in December
British singer Morrissey will perform an exclusive concert in the Netherlands on December 28. The show is scheduled to take place at the 013 venue in Tilburg.
EU leaders congratulate Radev on Bulgarian election victory
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa congratulated Rumen Radev on his victory in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections. The leaders shared thei...
EU unveils plans to tackle energy crisis including remote work and efficient driving
The European Union is proposing measures such as remote work and fuel-efficient driving to address the current energy crisis. According to internal documents, the plans also involve coordinating aviat...
Explosions at youth center and home in Amsterdam-West, fire in Van der Pekstraat
Growing concern over freed humpback whale Timmy
Concerns are growing in Germany for Timmy, a humpback whale that recently managed to swim away after being stranded off the coast for weeks. Despite its initial progress on Monday morning, the whale h...
Boy headbutts police officer at Haarlem fair
Two boys were arrested on Sunday after a fight at a fair in central Haarlem escalated into an assault on security guards and police. During the struggle, one of the suspects headbutted a responding of...
Brussels calls talks with incoming Hungarian government constructive
The European Commission described initial talks with the incoming Hungarian government as constructive and positive. These discussions serve as a starting point for releasing EU funds intended for the...
New start for beach pavilion Deining in Castricum aan Zee: ‘Everyone is super excited’
Strandpaviljoen Deining in Castricum aan Zee has reopened following an extensive six-month renovation. Owner Sharon Groot has taken over the business from her father, introducing a new interior and me...
Environmental groups find government energy measures insufficient
Dutch environmental organizations Milieudefensie and Natuur & Milieu have criticized the cabinet's energy measures for failing to significantly reduce dependence on oil and gas. The groups argue that ...
Radio DJ Lisanne Bronkhorst gives birth to first child: 'All clichés are true'
Radio-dj Lisanne Bronkhorst and her partner Yannick have welcomed their first child, a son named Benjamin. Bronkhorst shared the news on Radio Veronica, remarking that the experience of motherhood mak...
Youp van 't Hek writes book about his late friends
Former comedian and writer Youp van 't Hek has written a new book dedicated to his deceased friends. The work is being released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of his publishing house, Thomas Rap.
Iran: US not taking negotiations seriously
Iran has accused the United States of failing to take diplomatic peace efforts seriously, citing violations such as the blockade of Iranian ports and an attack on an Iranian vessel. Tehran also claime...
Housing Minister to accelerate home construction and relax rental laws
Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan has proposed plans to accelerate housing construction and relax rental laws to increase the available housing supply. These proposals were detailed in a for...