Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
North Korea ‘respects’ Iran’s choice for new supreme leader
North Korea has expressed its support for the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new supreme leader. Pyongyang also condemned recent military actions by the United States and Israel against Ira...
New mass claim being prepared against chemical plant Chemours
The foundation PFAS Vrij Green Claim is launching a mass claim against the Chemours chemical plant in Dordrecht on behalf of local residents. The lawsuit seeks an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and ...
Large differences in cancer drug prices, KWF calls for more transparency
KWF and the Netherlands Cancer Institute report that hospitals pay significantly different prices for the same cancer medications, with variations up to 2,800 euros per treatment. The organizations ar...
Wealthy executive behind Jupiler receives 85.8 million bonus: ‘This is unprecedented’
AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris received an unprecedented compensation package last year, earning nearly 1,800 times more than the company's lowest-paid employee. The total amount includes a bonus of 85....
Real estate association sounds alarm: sale of rental homes widens gap between first-time buyers
The Dutch real estate association NVM reports that the large-scale sale of rental properties is significantly increasing inequality among first-time homebuyers. While the supply of homes for sale has ...
Local parties heading for victory in municipal elections
Local parties in the Netherlands are expected to gain ground in next week's municipal elections, according to a poll by Ipsos I&O. However, voter turnout is projected to be low once again.
Will you soon have to pay for parking outside Haarlem city center?
Haarlem plans to introduce paid parking in seven additional neighborhoods by 2030 to reduce car usage and increase urban green space. The proposal has become a central issue in the upcoming municipal ...
Large group of economists advises against billions in aid for Tata Steel: 'Too risky'
More than 100 economists have warned in the journal ESB that a proposed 2 billion euro subsidy for Tata Steel's green initiatives is inefficient and risky. They argue that the government funds would b...
New report: cycling in Haarlem gets a 6+
A study by the Fietsersbond indicates that cycling in Haarlem is less pleasant than in similar municipalities, receiving a rating of just over six. Although spring is encouraging more residents to cyc...
Theater maker David Roos (26) inspired by love between Nazi descendant and Holocaust survivor
Israel van Dorsten of ‘Ruinerwold’ made a series about cults: ‘When I got out, I thought we were unique. That’s not the case’
Senior center in Southeast torn apart by allegations of abuse of power, dick pics and embezzlement
Neighborhood opposes waste boat in the Singel: ‘This is UNESCO World Heritage!’
How political parties want to make Amsterdam safer: ‘The municipality in charge’
Zelensky: Major Russian factory hit
Ukrainian forces targeted an important factory producing missile components in Russia's Bryansk border region on Tuesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported the strike, highlighting the strategic s...
Europe misses opportunities for a more sustainable food system
Scientists argue that current European Union policies are failing to adequately address climate risks and reduce the food system's environmental footprint. They state that a fundamental systemic chang...
SP, BIJ1 and De Vonk hand out free public transport tickets in Zuidoost: 'Okay, one extra for your friends then'
Political parties SP, BIJ1, and De Vonk distributed free public transport tickets at Kraaiennest station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost to advocate for free mobility. The organizers argue that public transport...
Bol stops selling play sand after new asbestos find
Online retailer Bol has permanently ceased the sale of play sand after traces of asbestos were discovered in two products sold on its platform. The decision follows an investigation by the Dutch newsp...
Switch failures between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiphol resolved
Fire in vacant house during renovation in Haarlem
A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in a vacant house undergoing renovations on Nachtegaalstraat in Haarlem. Local residents alerted the fire department after witnessing smoke and hearing several loud...