Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Katwijk council opens door for multi-billion Eli Lilly factory
The Katwijk municipal council has issued a preliminary positive recommendation for the construction of a major pharmaceutical factory by the American company Eli Lilly. A final decision is expected in...
Zelensky: end war before winter through diplomacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Telegram that Ukraine aims to conclude the war before the upcoming winter. The strategy involves using a combination of diplomatic efforts and exert...
Advice: stop using criminal law to tackle school truancy
The Council for the Application of Criminal Law and Youth Protection (RSJ) has issued a report advising that the criminal prosecution of school absenteeism should end. The council recommends implement...
Hermans wants to delay deductible bill, opposition angry
Dutch Health Minister Sophie Hermans has agreed to postpone the legislative discussion on healthcare deductibles until after the summer. This decision, supported by JA21 and SGP, has sparked anger fro...
Cuba presents list of measures to reform economy
Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero has announced a series of significant measures aimed at reforming the nation's economy. These reforms were introduced in response to increased economic pressure and...
Iran: all ships quickly granted permits for Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced it is expediting permits for all vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz following its reopening under an agreement with the United States. Iranian authorities advised ships ...
3 months in jail for delivery driver who assaulted supervisor with a rod
Last-minute Father's Day shopping? FNV announces strike at Etos and Kruidvat
Employees at Dutch drugstore chains Etos and Kruidvat will go on strike this Sunday, coinciding with Father's Day. Organized by the FNV union, the industrial action serves as a protest against employe...
Quinten Timber misses Netherlands match against Sweden due to concussion
Dutch midfielder Quinten Timber will miss the Netherlands' upcoming World Cup match against Sweden after suffering a minor concussion during a training session on Thursday. The Olympique Marseille pla...
Selling sexual health nonsense will no longer go unpunished: ‘It is at least a signal’
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is proposing to make the spread of medical misinformation regarding STIs and contraception by influencers a punishable offense. Medical professionals v...
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei was actually against deal with US
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that he was personally opposed to the recent agreement with the United States, despite giving it his official approval. He explained that he only consented b...
Fashion illustrator Piet Paris shows his sketches: ‘All my work is handmade – I panic just having to turn on my computer’
Weekend tips: what to do in Haarlem (June 19-21)
Haarlem is celebrating the official start of summer with various activities and events recommended for the weekend of June 19-21. The article provides local tips for residents and visitors to make the...
Ukraine allies invest additional $1 billion in US weapons
Ukraine is set to receive an additional $1 billion in American weaponry, as announced by Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that the support will include lo...
Urban explorers Cees, Michel and Mike from IJmuiden sneak through the abandoned Francorchamps Racing Hotel: 'If you share the location, it could be demolished within a week'
Three urban explorers from IJmuiden discovered and explored the abandoned Francorchamps Racing Hotel after taking a wrong turn during a trip. The group emphasizes the importance of keeping such locati...
Nieuw-West opposition outraged after Brahim Abid withdrawal, emergency debate requested: ‘Unacceptable’
US confirms lifting of Strait of Hormuz blockade
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the lifting of its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. This decision allows all maritime traffic to resume to and from Iranian ports and coastal...
Son or daughter wants a fatbike, but parents don't: ‘Simply banning it doesn’t work’
The article explores the conflict between teenagers wanting fatbikes or electric scooters for independence and parents' concerns over safety and speed. Experts suggest that simply forbidding these veh...
An evening of 'pumping hard, no complaining, and just doing it'. Trainer Carline teaches fellow villagers how to act during cardiac arrest.
Carline de Boer from Bloed-Serieus is organizing CPR training sessions for residents of Wijk aan Zee at the Dorpshuis de Moriaan community center. The initiative aims to ensure more locals are prepare...
Emma and Wessel of bistro bar Nieuw Vreeburg in Bloemendaal call it quits: 'My oldest child said Dad was always working. That hit home'
Young entrepreneurs Wessel and Emma Aldenkamp are stepping down as owners of bistrobar Nieuw Vreeburg in Bloemendaal to spend more time with their family. The couple plans to move abroad after realizi...