Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Chemours faces 20 million euro fine over greenhouse gases
Chemical company Chemours faces a potential fine of up to 20 million euros if it continues to violate regulations regarding F-gases. These fluorinated hydrocarbons are potent greenhouse gases that sig...
Israeli military orders South Lebanon residents to move north
The Israeli army has ordered residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate and move north of the Litani River for their safety. Civilians living south of the river were instructed to cross it immediately ...
Middle East war hits the Dutch in the wallet
Rabobank economists warn that the war in the Middle East could significantly impact the cost of living for people in the Netherlands. In a worst-case scenario, petrol prices could reach 3 euros per li...
Gas price drops again after days of sharp increases
Gas prices decreased on Wednesday after two days of sharp increases, as traders monitor U.S. plans to protect shipping in the Middle East. In the Netherlands, energy suppliers are adjusting contracts,...
Still undecided about your vote on March 18? Fill out the AT5 Election Compass now!
AT5 and Kieskompas have launched an online voting tool to help Amsterdam residents prepare for the municipal elections on March 18. The compass features questions on local issues like drug policy and ...
Original finds from 150 years of IJmuiden in library
The Velsen library will host an exhibition from February 26 to April 8 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of IJmuiden. The display features original historical finds related to the history and devel...
Cabinet considers sending naval ship to Mediterranean
The Dutch government is considering sending a naval ship to the Mediterranean Sea following a request from France. Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen and Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz informed...
Monumental vaults in Arnhem 'illegally' demolished after fire
Monumental cellar vaults in Arnhem were illegally demolished despite efforts by the municipality to preserve historical remains following a major city center fire last year. Local authorities have des...
Cabinet considers joining military mission near Iran: France requests aid, Dutch frigate en route
The Dutch government is considering joining a military defense mission near Iran, with the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen already en route to the eastern Mediterranean. At France's request, the ship will ac...
Cabinet prepares intervention plan for Bonaire landfill
State Secretary Eric van der Burg is preparing a plan for the Dutch cabinet to intervene at the Selibon landfill on Bonaire. This measure will allow for immediate national action once legal conditions...
Castricum sports debate: Swimming pool and sports hall construction a major topic. ‘Everyone is fed up with it’
During a sports debate in Castricum, local political parties reached a consensus on the importance of exercise while remaining divided on specific implementation details. The construction of a new swi...
Pain expert on shingles: One of the most painful conditions you can have
Pain expert Mienke Rijsdijk explains shingles, a painful condition caused by the chickenpox virus that affects one in four people in the Netherlands. The article details the symptoms of the condition,...
46 municipal reports last week including construction in Haarlem
Last week, the municipality of Haarlem processed 46 permit applications regarding construction and other local developments. Residents are encouraged to check the list of notifications to see what cha...
Louise van Zetten (HVH) hopes to save Haarlem from becoming a nanny state: ‘I don’t want a city with lines and boulders’
Louise van Zetten, the longest-serving council member in Haarlem and leader of the HVH party, is warning against the "dulling" of the city's urban landscape. She criticizes local policies such as the ...
Neighbors Leonard, Jan, and Rob want traffic filter to stay: It was incredibly unsafe before, even on the sidewalk
Local residents Leonard, Jan, and Rob are advocating for the retention of 'De Knip' traffic barriers at the Alkmaarseweg and Rijksstraatweg intersection to maintain pedestrian safety. The long-standin...
Ellie and Hanna score big at the puzzle fair: 'It shouldn't be made of that very thin cardboard'
A busy puzzle fair held this Tuesday at the Zeewijk senior center attracted dozens of visitors looking for new challenges. Attendees like Ellie and Hanna browsed the selection, specifically seeking ou...
Ill Vincent Croiset continues acting and gets married: ‘It felt bitter, things were going so well’
Canadian Prime Minister: Middle East war shows failure of world order
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the conflict in the Middle East as a failure of the international order. He made these remarks during a visit to the Lowy Institute in Sydney.
KLM head of flight operations looks back on successful flight from Oman
A KLM flight repatriating stranded Dutch travelers from Oman landed successfully at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday morning. Eimerd Bult, KLM's head of flight services, described the mission a...
Spanish Prime Minister says no to war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez expressed his opposition to attacks on Iran during a televised speech, stating that Spain says no to war. He warned that such conflicts often mark the beginning o...