Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Council of State blocks plan for Utrecht ring road renovation
The Dutch Council of State has invalidated government plans to widen the A27, A12, and A28 highways near Utrecht due to insufficient justification regarding nitrogen emissions. This ruling by the coun...
Heemstede party leaders enter arena like gladiators for election debate highlighting party differences
Six party leaders in Heemstede participated in a lively election debate at the town hall on Monday evening to highlight their political differences. Although many party programs share similarities, th...
Injured man found in car in Diemen, suspected stabbing victim
A man suspected of being a stabbing victim was found injured in a car in Diemen on Tuesday night and taken to the hospital. Police have cordoned off the Boven Rijkersloot area for investigation, but n...
Grid operator Alliander invests billions, but power grid remains full
Grid operator Alliander is investing billions to expand the power grid, yet the number of companies waiting for connections continues to increase. Although the operator helped nearly two thousand cust...
Police rule out terrorism after deadly bus fire in Switzerland
Swiss police have ruled out terrorism as a motive for a bus fire in Kerzers that killed six people and injured three others on Tuesday evening. Although there are no indications of a terrorist attack,...
FT: Kremlin campaigns for Orbán's re-election in Hungary
According to the Financial Times, the Kremlin has launched a campaign to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his bid for reelection next month. The publication reports having reviewed a ...
Fish, fertilizer or mortgages: everything more expensive due to high oil prices
The war in the Middle East is driving up oil prices, resulting in higher costs for a wide range of products including fuel, bricks, and fertilizer. These economic impacts are expected to be widespread...
Drones crash near Dubai airport, several injured
Two drones landed near Dubai airport on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to four individuals of various nationalities. Local authorities reported that despite the incident, air traffic operations have...
Odido routers secretly sent customer data to US AI company
Dutch telecom provider Odido secretly sent data regarding devices connected to customer routers to the American AI firm Lifemote without informing users. Ethical hacker Sipke Mellema discovered the pr...
Entire KLM crew stranded in Dubai for days: 'There we were in our KLM pajamas'
A group of 22 KLM crew members returned home on Wednesday after being stranded in Dubai for several days due to the outbreak of war. During their stay, the group experienced high levels of tension, in...
Fears of increased drug nuisance following closure of Mainline Foundation
Stichting Mainline is closing down after the Dutch government withdrew its national funding, ending years of harm reduction work and health research for drug users. Experts warn that the loss of these...
Asylum centers overcrowded, minister hopes municipalities open emergency shelters after elections
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink is calling on municipalities to open more emergency shelters for asylum seekers following the upcoming local elections. The reception organization COA warns of...
Melanie loves letting her friend Cheryl do her hair: ‘We both played soccer, that’s where I met Cheryl’
Melanie visited her long-time friend Cheryl at her hair salon, Cheryls Knippaleis, in IJmuiden for a haircut. The two women originally met through playing football and have remained friends since then...
Belgium organizes alternative song festival against Israel's participation
Several Belgian organizations are organizing an alternative song festival called United for Palestine scheduled for May 12. The event, featuring former Eurovision participants, is being held in protes...
Henry Schut and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte named Eurovision Song Contest commentators
Henry Schut and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte will provide commentary for the Eurovision Song Contest, replacing Cornald Maas. Maas stepped down after broadcaster AVROTROS decided that the Netherlands will ...
Lead actors from Máxima series return in spin-off Mabel & Margarita
Main cast members from the Videoland series Máxima are set to return for a spin-off titled Mabel & Margarita. Actors Elsie de Brauw and Claire Bender, who portray Queen Beatrix and Princess Mabel, co...
Netherlands must create emergency gas reserve to prevent new crisis
Gasunie has advised the Dutch government to establish a strategic emergency gas reserve to prevent future energy crises. The recommendation follows concerns about the vulnerability of the national gas...
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Nature organizations concerned about increased greenhouse gas emissions
Director Marjolein Demmers of Natuur & Milieu expressed concern following reports that greenhouse gas emissions increased last year. Other environmental organizations have also voiced their worries re...
Son of Iranian President: Khamenei safe and well despite rumors
Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the Iranian president, announced that the country's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is safe and well despite rumors of potential injury. The statement follows speculation regar...