Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
NS strike on June 24 to last 4 hours, says FNV
The FNV union has announced that NS train personnel will conduct a four-hour strike on Wednesday, June 24, from 04:00 to 08:00. No NS trains will operate during this period, as the union has slightly ...
Paris names Palestinians honorary citizens
Paris has granted honorary citizenship to Palestinian citizens and journalists as a symbolic gesture of support for the Palestinian people's suffering. The announcement was made by Deputy Mayor Emmanu...
15,000 homes, parking policy and new aldermen. Follow the debate on the Haarlem coalition agreement live here
The Haarlem city council is debating a new coalition agreement proposed by PRO Haarlem, D66, and CDA. The plan focuses on building 15,000 homes, updating parking policies, and appointing new aldermen.
Court of Audit sounds alarm: 10,000 serious crimes not investigated by police
The Dutch Court of Audit reports that 10,000 serious criminal cases, including violence and sexual offenses, are currently not being investigated by the police. At least 3,000 of these cases remain un...
How is Amsterdam dealing with the summer heat? ‘It’s nice on a bike, but when you stop...’
UN warns of new ‘catastrophic’ offensive in Sudan
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has warned that an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces on the Sudanese city of el-Obeid could have catastrophic consequences for civilians. Dozens of nati...
Angelina Jolie regains fighting spirit thanks to her children after difficult time
Actress Angelina Jolie shared in a Variety interview that her children helped her regain her fighting spirit after a difficult period. She credited them with encouraging her to socialize more and purs...
The oak processionary caterpillar is back. A new threat to healthcare, wonders Maaike van der Plas?
The Dutch healthcare system is facing an unusual disruption as oak processionary caterpillars have infested a hospital's ambulance bay, forcing emergency vehicles to call ahead before entering. This e...
Animal shelter ready for heat: Dog popsicles, cooling mats and early walks
The DOA Animal Shelter in Amsterdam has activated its heat plan to protect pets from rising temperatures, including starting dog walks as early as 7:00 AM to avoid peak heat. Staff are utilizing cooli...
Flower confetti marks start of construction on new residential care complex at Duin en Bosch in Castricum
Construction has officially begun on a new residential care complex at the Duin en Bosch estate in Castricum. Residents of Phila Boschpark marked the occasion by scattering flower seeds as a ceremonia...
Struggling with mental health? In Hoofddorp you can just walk in and work on your recovery for free
De Nieuwe Silo in Hoofddorp offers a welcoming, beach-themed environment where individuals struggling with mental health can walk in and work on their recovery for free. Located in the Graan voor Visc...
Netanyahu wants to maintain good relations with US even after Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with the United States despite tensions over a recent U.S.-Iran deal. The agreement aims to...
At least three NATO countries still spending too little on defense
NATO sources report that the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Albania failed to meet their minimum defense spending commitments last year. This shortfall occurs despite the alliance's requirement for mem...
Property values in Haarlem see sharpest rise since 2023
The average WOZ property value in Haarlem has risen sharply to 548,000 euros, marking the largest increase since 2023. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the jump follows two years o...
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on the Osdorp explosion: 'Making bombs went terribly wrong'
Merz on EU long-term budget: No new European debt
German politician Friedrich Merz stated at an EU summit in Brussels that there should be no new European debt included in the 2028-2034 multi-year budget. Merz made these comments as EU leaders gather...
ICL shuts down plant for three weeks to address odor nuisance
The ICL fertilizer plant in Amsterdam will shut down for three weeks in August to install equipment aimed at reducing persistent odor and high hydrochloric acid emissions. The move follows years of co...
Haarlem Canal Run shortened due to expected heat
The organizers of the Haarlem Grachtenloop have shortened the 10-kilometer race to five kilometers due to expected extreme heat. Participants will now complete only one lap of the course instead of th...
German man depicted as Hitler at World Cup files police report
A German man from Alsfeld has filed a police report after AI-edited images from the World Cup depicted him as Adolf Hitler. While the man is not personally recognizable in the footage, he noted that h...
