Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cabinet seeks more space for offshore wind farms
The Dutch cabinet is investigating additional offshore locations for wind energy production to meet its 40-gigawatt target. A document released on Tuesday suggests that currently designated areas may ...
Both ‘The Ajax DNA’ and ‘Femke Halsema’ shortlisted for best journalistic book of the year
VAT hike felt in Zandvoort, German tourists still visit for Easter: 'But we earn much less from them'
German tourists are still visiting Zandvoort during the Easter holidays, but the local economy is earning less from them due to rising costs. The impact of the VAT increase is becoming evident as the ...
26 councilors bid farewell: "Thank you; I'll be back!"
Twenty-six city council members in Amsterdam officially stepped down today, concluding terms that ranged from a few months to more than twenty years. During the farewell ceremony, several departing me...
26 council members bid farewell: Thank you; I'll be back!
Twenty-six members of the Amsterdam city council officially departed today, with some having served for over two decades. The outgoing council members shared messages of gratitude and advice during th...
Oil shortage in focus: nearly 9 million barrels per day short, prices to truly explode from mid-April
Brussels has warned that the Netherlands and Europe must significantly reduce oil and gas consumption due to a global shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts estimate a def...
150,000 euros raised for Adamas Center with fundraiser in Nieuw-Vennep
Nine entrepreneurs raised 150,000 euros for the Adamas Centrum in Nieuw-Vennep by locking themselves inside the facility for a week. The funds and donated goods will be used to support the center's mi...
Stellantis recalls 700,000 vehicles worldwide
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis is recalling approximately 700,000 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk in the engine compartment. The issue involves a component that may short-circuit i...
A bit deaf but don't want a hearing aid? ‘You’re shortchanging yourself’
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg highlights the importance of addressing hearing loss early, explaining that good hearing is crucial for daily life. This first part of a series focuses on recognizing...
Iran threatens attacks on major US tech companies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack major American technology companies like Apple, Google, and Meta if more Iranian leaders are killed. The military group alleges that these firm...
Peace fries or war fries? Playful stunt sends tough message over stalled Tata Steel labor talks
The FNV union held a symbolic demonstration by offering fries to Tata Steel management ahead of the second round of difficult collective labor agreement negotiations. Union chairman Niels Mans warned ...
Lending a rabbit or squeezing your own orange juice: these organizations come up with playful April Fools' pranks
Various businesses in the Haarlem and Velsen regions are utilizing April Fools' Day to gain publicity through creative pranks. Examples include a rabbit lending service and a proposed name change for ...
Scout sues Ajax for €2 million over Martínez and Antony transfers
Squatters of Russian property in Amsterdam South to leave voluntarily in six months: 'Good deal'
Unilever silent on job cuts after acquisition as shares fall
Following the acquisition of Unilever's food division by the American company McCormick, it remains unclear whether jobs will be lost in the Netherlands. Additionally, the company's shares have experi...
Toos & Henk - March 31
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events from Monday to Saturday in the daily comic series Toos & Henk. The feature offers a satirical look at the news for readers thr...
Man (36) arrested after death of woman (59) at Nieuw-Vennep station
A 36-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in connection with the death of a 59-year-old woman at the Nieuw-Vennep train station. The woman's body was discovered in the st...
De Roy van Zuydewijn wants access to Máxima spin-off before 'harm is done'
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn and RTL appeared in court on Tuesday regarding his demand to review scripts for the upcoming Videoland series Mabel & Margarita. The ex-husband of Princess Margarita wants t...
Merz backtracks on remarks about Syrian refugees
Friedrich Merz has clarified his earlier comments regarding the return of Syrian refugees from Germany. After initially predicting that 80 percent of refugees would return to Syria within three years,...
Source: UN peacekeeper killed by Israeli fire
An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon was killed by Israeli fire on Sunday evening. A UN security source confirmed the incident to AFP, stating the casualty occ...