Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Gerda van Vliet (53) competes in European Transplant Games with rejecting donor kidney to ‘celebrate life’
Gerda van Vliet, a 53-year-old from Velsen, is participating in the European Transplant Games in Arnhem despite facing the imminent rejection of the kidney her sister donated 17 years ago. Although a ...
Groningen stunned by government’s ‘surprise tactics’ over nuclear plant sites: ‘Highly disrespectful’
The Dutch cabinet is facing criticism from local officials in Groningen for its sudden decision to include Eemshaven as a potential site for new nuclear power plants. Alderman Eltjo Dijkhuis of Het Ho...
Groningen angry at cabinet over indecent ambush tactics
The Dutch cabinet is facing sharp criticism from local authorities in Groningen for its sudden move to allow the construction of nuclear power plants in Eemshaven. Alderman Eltjo Dijkhuis of Het Hogel...
Seven years on and still locked
The Netherlands has faced a seven-year legal stalemate regarding nitrogen emissions, which has caused significant uncertainty for the farming and industrial sectors. This crisis has also restricted ne...
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but shipping backlog not easily cleared
Following a declaration of intent between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has begun to reopen gradually for shipping. Experts warn that it could take several months to resolve the resulting mari...
Renze Klamer on RTL Tonight debacle: ‘I drove to work with a knot in my stomach’
14,000 new homes in four years, a new bridge over the Ringvaart, and neighborhood wardens: these are the plans for Haarlemmermeer
The new governing coalition of Haarlemmermeer has presented an agreement to build 14,000 new homes and improve infrastructure over the next four years. Key priorities include enhancing neighborhood sa...
Fewer ferries again this weekend due to skipper shortage
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB will reduce ferry services this weekend due to a persistent shortage of skippers. Several routes, including those from Central Station to IJplein and Buikslot...
Costa: EU will not be a mediator between Ukraine and Russia
European Council President António Costa clarified that the EU will not serve as a mediator in talks between Ukraine and Russia. The statement comes after Costa faced criticism regarding reported att...
Body found in parked car in Haarlem, police investigating
Police are investigating after a deceased person was found in a parked car on the Rijksstraatweg in Haarlem-Noord. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the discovery and the circ...
Anne Hathaway expecting third child: 'Baby, I'm yours'
American actress Anne Hathaway and her husband Adam Shulman are expecting their third child. Hathaway shared the news on Friday through an Instagram video featuring her baby bump.
Von der Leyen wants clarity on EU budget in October
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's multi-annual budget funding must be clarified by the next summit in October. Her announcement followed a meeting of EU leaders i...
Iran links nuclear inspections to US negotiations
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that IAEA access to the country's nuclear facilities is contingent on the outcome of negotiations with the United States. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Es...
Jetten hopes EU pressure on Sierra Leone leads to Bolle Jos extradition
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten welcomed a new EU agreement to collectively pressure countries that facilitate drug trafficking or refuse to extradite criminals. The initiative specifically targets th...
Greening of Haarlem homes declines: fewer new insulation, heat pumps and solar panels
The adoption of sustainable home improvements in Haarlem has significantly declined, with solar panel installations reaching their lowest levels since 2017. Additionally, the number of subsidized heat...
Next week COVID hearings with two former education ministers
Former Dutch education ministers Ingrid van Engelshoven and Arie Slob will be questioned by a parliamentary inquiry committee next week. The hearings will focus on how government coronavirus measures ...
Sleutelbloem Day concludes ‘On a Journey’ theme: ‘This day is so fun we don’t even miss our phones’
Students at the Sleutelbloem school celebrated Sleutelbloemdag to conclude their year-long theme, "On a Journey." The event featured various activities that left participants enthusiastic and grateful...
From budgets to dormers: Amsterdam is the first municipality with a center where residents can view decision-making
New offshore vessel Windcat Haarlem offers crew cinema, gym and racing sims
Shipping company Windcat has launched the Windcat Haarlem, the third vessel in its series of six Commissioning Service Operations Vessels. The offshore ship is equipped with premium crew amenities, in...
Why Rob Jetten needs to lose some color
The Dutch cabinet is focused on resolving the country's nitrogen crisis, a task assigned to Jaimi van Essen, the youngest minister in the government. The 34-year-old D66 politician is challenged with ...