Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem Volt leader compares treatment of Muslims to gas chambers and anti-Semitism; Holocaust expert calls it ‘inappropriate and unnecessary’
Volt councillor Chris IJsbrandy has faced criticism from the director of the National Holocaust Museum after comparing the current treatment of Muslims to Nazi gas chambers during a Haarlem council de...
Fighting heat stress? Remove the stones from your garden
The article highlights that while people often follow standard heat-wave precautions, the negative impact of paved gardens on local temperatures is frequently overlooked. It advocates for replacing st...
Netherlands-Scotland in the next round: 'How great would that be', says Arthur Numan
Former footballer Arthur Numan expressed his hope for the Netherlands to face Scotland in the next round of the tournament. Having recently watched a match with Scottish fans, Numan believes such a ma...
Serious accident near Kapellebrug, N290 closed
The N290 in Zeeland is closed in both directions following a serious accident near Kapellebrug. Police are currently conducting an investigation at the scene of the incident.
Sevastopol in Crimea without power after Ukrainian attacks
The power supply in Sevastopol, Crimea, was disrupted following Ukrainian drone attacks on Wednesday. Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev reported that local air defenses intercepted nine drones before the ci...
Strike begins: no or limited public transport until 8:00 AM
Public transport workers in the Netherlands went on strike early Wednesday morning until 8:00 AM to protest government cuts to social security. The strike disrupted train, bus, tram, and metro service...
Number of child abductions rising again after decline
The number of child abductions to and from the Netherlands increased by more than 25% last year, according to the Center for International Child Abduction. This rise marks a reversal of a downward tre...
Mattie van Gurp (60) and Herman Lamboo (67): ‘In his profile picture he was standing in a field of sunflowers’
To see and be seen at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet gala for young donors and influencers: ‘It’s always nice to have a moment to shine’
Health economists on the closure of VUmc: 'I think this will cause a lot of unrest in the organization'
Can Tata receive 2 billion euros in government support? Summary proceedings on Wednesday
Opinion: The tourism debate should not just be about who pays the bill, but how to truly make the city more livable
Petrol rose 22 cents in two weeks but is now slowly dropping: why?
Petrol prices rose by 22 cents in two weeks but are currently decreasing at a much slower rate than they increased. Economic reporter Saskia van Westhreenen explains the disparity between rapid price ...
Paintings, instruments and empty gin bottles: resident writes book about what happened in his attic in De Pijp
Ukraine submits revised application for OECD membership
Ukraine has submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The organization currently consists...
Train traffic in Germany resumes after communication failure
Train traffic in Germany has resumed following a nationwide halt on Tuesday evening. The disruption was caused by a radio communication failure, according to reports from German media outlets.
Insurer Allianz estimates 1,150 ships stuck in the Gulf
German insurer Allianz estimates that 1,150 ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf despite a preliminary agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The total value of the strand...
Simple tasks disappear, a third of employees expect AI to make jobs more mentally demanding
A study by TNO indicates that while most Dutch workers do not fear AI will eliminate their roles, many expect their jobs to become mentally more demanding as simple tasks disappear. About one-third of...
District committee shocks coalition, rejects nomination of Vincent de Kom and Rosamunde Dors as board members
Parliament questions why number of local broadcasters is already fixed in law
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating a legislative proposal to consolidate over 200 local broadcasters into 80 regional outlets to strengthen the sector. Members of Parliament have questione...