Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jayden, Faith-Lynn and Sam open fruit shop at school: 'It went well and everyone liked it'
Three first-year students at Vellesan College in IJmuiden have launched 'Fruitjes', a student-run shop offering healthy fruit snacks and drinks. The project opened on Wednesday following weeks of prep...
Study: More low-income households than affordable homes for the group
A recent study in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region reveals a significant mismatch between household incomes and housing costs, with low-income households far outnumbering available affordable homes. ...
Record release from emergency reserves fails to calm oil market: prices continue to rise
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite an announcement by International Energy Agency members to release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves. As part of this coordinated effort to st...
Pressure on football pitches in Haarlem: more matches than average in North Holland
Soccer fields in the municipality of Haarlem are experiencing high demand, with 7,794 matches played per season according to figures from the KNVB. This represents a higher frequency of matches per fi...
Zelensky to visit Paris Friday for talks with Macron
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris this Friday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The discussions involve a coalition of int...
This chilling documentary is mandatory viewing for Dutch politicians advocating for new nuclear power plants
Belgium strikes: flights cancelled and transport chaos expected
Nationwide strikes in Belgium against austerity measures have led to the cancellation of all flights at Charleroi and Brussels airports. Authorities have also warned of significant transportation chao...
Dutch military transports more stranded citizens from Oman to Egypt
A Dutch Defense aircraft evacuated 75 Dutch citizens and three other individuals from Oman to Hurghada, Egypt, last night. The operation was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist tr...
Many Dutch entrepreneurs see Trump's policies as biggest risk
Dutch entrepreneurs doing business internationally identify US President Donald Trump's trade policies as their most significant geopolitical challenge. Approximately half of these business owners rep...
Experts: accelerate energy transition and keep Groningen gas as a safety net
A group of 22 safety and energy experts recommends that the Netherlands accelerate its energy transition to reduce reliance on foreign energy imports. The experts suggest maintaining the Groningen gas...
Iran attacks fuel tanks in Bahrain
Iran attacked fuel storage tanks at a facility in Bahrain's Muharraq Governorate on Thursday. No specific details regarding casualties or the extent of the damage were provided in the report.
Owners still in Australia, but cat Floki found after a year: Feels like a movie
A Bengal cat named Floki has been reunited with his owners after going missing for ten months from his home in Amsterdam. Although his owners are currently in Australia due to travel delays, the cat w...
Housing associations slam municipality: Bloemendaal is not a state within a state
Housing corporations Brederode Wonen and Pré Wonen have criticized the municipality of Bloemendaal for failing to increase its social housing stock. The organizations emphasized that Bloemendaal must...
Margot has ‘hopelessly’ much green algae on her terrace: ‘Farmer Tom, how do I get rid of it? Help!’
In a weekly column, a reader named Margot asks Boer Tom for advice on how to remove an overwhelming amount of green algae from her terrace. She seeks a solution to the persistent issue that has affect...
Senegal introduces even stricter anti-LGBTQ law
Senegal has increased the prison sentence for same-sex relations to a range of five to ten years, up from the previous maximum of five years. This legislative change occurs amidst a broader campaign a...
Frisian artists take center stage at King's Day concert in Dokkum
The annual King's Day concert will take place on April 22 at Theater Sense in Dokkum, featuring Frisian artists. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will attend the event alongside organizers of t...
Forty North Holland and Flevoland council groups demand end to expat tax breaks: 'Excessive pressure on housing market'
Forty local council factions from North Holland and Flevoland, led by Haarlem's PvdA, are calling on the Dutch Parliament to end the 30% tax break for expats. The group argues that the incentive place...
Two oil tankers attacked in Iraqi waters
Two oil tankers carrying Iraqi oil were attacked in Iraqi waters, resulting in fires on both vessels. The ships involved were sailing under the flags of the Marshall Islands and Malta.
Red Cross: Humanitarian nightmare for Sudanese refugees
The Red Cross has warned that the refugee crisis surrounding Sudan is turning into a humanitarian nightmare as neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Chad, and South Sudan struggle to support millions o...
The most expensive petrol is in Wieringermeer, the cheapest in Amsterdam. These are the most affordable gas stations in North Holland
As fuel prices rise significantly, a report by Noordhollands Dagblad identifies Amsterdam as having the cheapest petrol in the province of North Holland. The study highlights the most affordable gas s...