Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Private jets cannot simply be excluded from EU ‘green’ list
A European judge ruled on Wednesday that private jets cannot be arbitrarily excluded from the European Union's list of sustainable investments. The ruling forces the European Commission to re-evaluate...
Q&A | Is removing solar panels smart? 'In winter, every extra panel helps'
The Dutch government will end the net metering scheme for solar panels next year, meaning households can no longer offset surplus energy against their annual consumption. Experts advise against removi...
Car completely burnt out on N205 near Hoofddorp, road temporarily closed
A passenger car caught fire on the N205 near Hoofddorp on Wednesday morning, leading to a temporary closure of the road. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Shallow groundwater contaminated in far more places than expected
Shallow groundwater in the Netherlands is contaminated with pollutants such as pesticides, medicines, and PFAS in significantly more locations than previously estimated. These findings, reported by th...
44 municipal notices on construction, demolition, tree felling, and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 44 permit applications last week regarding local construction, demolition, tree felling, and catering. These notifications provide residents with information abou...
Emilia Clarke series Ponies canceled after one season
Streaming service Peacock has canceled the spy thriller series "Ponies" after its first season. Starring Emilia Clarke, the show was discontinued due to disappointing viewership numbers according to i...
Haarlem warns of botulism in warm weather, do not touch dead animals
The municipality of Haarlem is warning residents about the risks of botulism during the current period of warm weather and advising against touching dead animals. In addition to safety warnings, the c...
876 extra deaths in 2023: doubts over whether the country is now prepared for extreme heat
In June 2023, 876 excess deaths occurred in the Netherlands, likely due to heat and an unactivated National Heat Plan. As another potential super-heatwave approaches, there are concerns regarding whet...
FVD school receives government funding and reopens in August
The Forum voor Democratie (FVD) primary school in Almere is set to reopen this August after securing government funding from the Dutch state. The school, known as the Renaissanceschool, had previously...
Iran calls deal with US 'declaration of American defeat'
Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has described a preliminary agreement with the United States as a 'declaration of American defeat.' This statement directly contradicts President Donald Trump'...
Painful rearguard battle in murdered Lisa case: lawyers seek clarity on police database snooping
Four-day swim event at De Heerenduinen swimming pool
The De Heerenduinen swimming pool will host the annual Swim Four Days event from Monday, June 29, to Friday, July 3. Participants are invited to take part in this swimming tradition over the course of...
The shade of Spaarnwoude: where to find relief from the heat? 'It's nice and quiet here and parking is free'
As high temperatures continue, the article explores various locations to find shade and water for cooling down. It highlights the Spaarnwoude recreational area as a quiet alternative to the beach, off...
Six people arrested in Gorinchem voter fraud investigation
Police arrested six individuals between the ages of 20 and 65 on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into voter fraud during municipal elections in Gorinchem. The suspects face charges of forg...
Lawyer: Lisa's family suffering from debate over police systems
During a preliminary hearing in Amsterdam for suspect Chris Jude, lawyer Wendy van Egmond stated that the family of murder victim Lisa is suffering due to ongoing debates about police officers imprope...
Children's Ombudsman: children not a priority in COVID-19 approach
Children's Ombudsman Margrite Kalverboer testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that children's interests were not prioritized during the COVID-19 pandemic. She stated that the needs and w...
Tourists at Sloterdijk station scammed by fake police officers
Spanish PM defends himself in parliament after corruption scandals
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended his government in parliament against opposition accusations of systemic corruption. The defense follows recent legal developments including a prison sent...
FNV sees high willingness to take action across all public transport sectors
A public transport strike on Wednesday morning was successful, with the FNV Spoor union reporting high participation across the sector. Union official Henri Janssen noted a strong willingness among wo...
EU tightens rules for working with carcinogenic substances
The European Union is tightening regulations to protect workers from carcinogenic and other hazardous substances to prevent serious illnesses. These measures are expected to save approximately 1.16 bi...