Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Operation successful, patient dead – students have almost no housing alternatives
What are steel slags? How dangerous are they and how do I know if they are in my neighborhood?
This article explores the nature and safety concerns regarding steel slags, which have recently become a major topic of discussion across the Netherlands. It provides information on what these materia...
Marco Borsato heard much more often on radio since acquittal in sexual offense case
Following his acquittal in a sex crimes case on December 4, music by Marco Borsato is being played 2.6 times more frequently on Dutch radio stations. An analysis by SoundAware shows a significant rise...
Dutch Cabinet clear on reopening Groningen gas fields: 'We're not going to do it'
The Dutch cabinet has confirmed it will not keep the Groningen gas field open, even for emergency situations. Interior Minister Pieter Heerma stated that the government feels a 'debt of honor' to the ...
Cabinet reiterates: gas extraction from Groningen field will not happen
The Dutch cabinet has reaffirmed that gas extraction from the Groningen field will not be resumed. Ministers stated that the field will be closed as planned, maintaining the previously established sch...
NS takes critical look at strike compensation
The Dutch railway operator NS is evaluating its current compensation scheme for passengers affected by train strikes, according to its annual report. Currently, travelers can receive up to 25 euros fo...
Ajax coach Grim remains hopeful for second place in Eredivisie
Ajax coach Fred Grim remains optimistic about securing second place in the Eredivisie despite a recent scoreless draw against PEC Zwolle. He believes the point gap is surmountable with several matches...
AP: Law governing police data collection falls short
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has stated that the police team responsible for gathering information before public demonstrations lacks a sufficient legal basis for its data collection activ...
Dutch Tour hero gifts Ryan Kamp ‘Ferrari on two wheels’: ‘Nice to be out of the Belgian world’
Former professional cyclist Laurens ten Dam has established the only Dutch cyclocross team, featuring rider Ryan Kamp. Ten Dam aims to increase the popularity of cyclocross in the Netherlands, challen...
Finally clear why De Linie in Velserbroek has been without streetlights for years
A bureaucratic error has been identified as the cause of long-term street lighting failures at the Linie in Velserbroek. After years of residents' complaints and government agencies shifting responsib...
British police arrest four men for spying for Iran
British police have arrested four men on suspicion of conducting espionage for Iran. Six other individuals were also detained for allegedly assisting a criminal in connection with the investigation.
Construction wholesaler staff threatened with knife during robbery in Nieuw-West
Construction wholesaler in Osdorp robbed for the second time in a month
A construction wholesaler in Osdorp, Amsterdam, was robbed by a man with a knife on Monday morning, marking the second robbery at the location in a month. The suspect fled with cash from the register,...
Gas power plants were used more often last year during dips in solar and wind energy
Gas-fired power plants in the Netherlands significantly increased their natural gas consumption last year to compensate for fluctuations in solar and wind energy supply. This led to a 6.2 percent incr...
Mike (35) competes in flower arranging championship: 'I train intensively with fellow florists'
Mike Boerma, a 35-year-old florist from Haarlem, will compete in the Dutch Championship Floral Art in Ede on March 9 and 10. Boerma, who considers flower arranging a form of art, has been training int...
Queen Máxima visits NS Train Modernization in Haarlem
Queen Máxima and Minister Stientje van Veldhoven visited NS Train Modernization in Haarlem on Wednesday as part of Circular Economy Week. They observed how old double-decker trains are being refurbis...
Hungarian PM stops transport to Ukraine over pipeline
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that he is halting the transport of essential goods to Ukraine. This move is a retaliatory measure against Ukraine's decision to block the supply o...
Netherlands wants to join mission near Iran: is it consistent with international law?
The Dutch government is considering participating in a mission involving Iran, prompting discussions about its legality under international law. This debate focuses on the justification for military a...
Israel carries out ‘large-scale’ series of attacks on Beirut
The Israeli military conducted a series of large-scale airstrikes on Beirut between Thursday night and Friday morning. These attacks targeted infrastructure in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese cap...
Around 450,000 political party members, highest since 1982
The number of Dutch political party members has reached 448,100, marking the highest level since 1982. According to the Documentation Centre for Dutch Political Parties, the total grew by nearly 15 pe...