Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
No unaccompanied minor males at Tolweg asylum center: Heemskerk and Uitgeest reach firm agreement after tough talks with COA
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have reached an agreement with the COA regarding the asylum seeker center on the Tolweg border. Under the new terms, the facility will not house unaccompan...
Dead and wounded in Israeli attack on Beirut beach
An Israeli airstrike on Ramlet al-Baida public beach near central Beirut killed at least seven people and injured 21 others. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the beach had become a refuge...
Tower in Dubai hit by Iranian drone
An Iranian drone struck a building near Creek Harbour in Dubai during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Emergency services successfully extinguished a small fire caused by the impact, and loca...
US releases 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserve over a 120-day period starting next week. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the move, which marks a sign...
Velsen municipality shares digital security concerns but will not yet take action on US tech dependence
The municipality of Velsen has acknowledged concerns regarding digital security and its dependency on American technology but will not take immediate action to reduce this reliance. The announcement f...
Faster green transition makes the Netherlands more resilient to war
A group of 23 experts in energy and security argues that the Netherlands must accelerate its transition to sustainable energy to enhance national security and independence. They warn that in a world o...
Toos & Henk - March 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are released every Monday through Saturday.
Chef of world-famous restaurant Noma leaves after allegations of violence
René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Michelin-star restaurant Noma, has announced his resignation via Instagram. The departure follows allegations of assault involving the...
Fuel tax cut would solve nothing structurally: ‘Inefficient blunt instrument’
In response to rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran, Dutch politicians are increasingly calling for a reduction in gasoline excise duties. However, TNO researcher Peter Mulder warns that ...
Increasing share of Amsterdam region residents' income spent on housing costs
Homeless Timmy (47) got a home through HVO-Querido: ‘I said: is the roof terrace included? Give me that contract!’
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Netherlands once again doing too little to improve nature
A new report released on Thursday indicates that the Dutch government is failing to take sufficient action to improve nature quality in the Netherlands. Although some progress has been made, it remain...
Trump says he will release oil from US strategic reserve
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to release oil from the United States' strategic reserve. He expects that this action will help lower fuel prices for consumers.
Trump: we have already won, but don't want to leave too quickly
President Donald Trump stated during a speech in Kentucky that the United States has already won the war in Iran but will continue military operations to ensure a definitive defeat. He emphasized that...
UN Security Council demands Iran stop attacks on Gulf states
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding that Iran cease its attacks on Gulf States. The resolution states that these actions violate international law and pose a signifi...
NY Times: Iranian school likely hit by US error
An airstrike on a girls' school in Iran was likely caused by a mistake made by the United States military, according to a report by The New York Times. The incident reportedly resulted in the deaths o...
Two-star restaurant Spectrum in Waldorf Astoria hotel to close at the end of May
Volkswagen misses out on billions, and that is good news for car buyers: Prices are going down
Volkswagen Group reported a 44 percent drop in profits to 6.9 billion euros, marking its worst performance since the emissions scandal. Despite the financial decline, the company remains stable, and c...
Pussycat Dolls make comeback as trio with new song
The Pussycat Dolls have announced their official comeback as a trio with the release of a new single titled "Club Song" this Thursday. This marks the group's first musical release since their 2020 tra...