Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Administrative court: emergency shelter in Loosdrecht does not have to close
An administrative judge in Utrecht has ruled that an emergency asylum shelter in Loosdrecht can remain open despite complaints from local residents. The court decided that the social necessity of prov...
De Achterklap Podcast | Feisty Amalia and dog interrupts Tatjana interview
The Dutch Royal Family recently held a press event where Princess Amalia's spirited personality was a point of discussion. The podcast also covers the television return of actress and singer Tatjana S...
No trains to and from Haarlem due to power outage
Train traffic to, from, and through Haarlem has been suspended due to a power failure on the tracks that began around 3:15 PM. NS expects the disruption to last until at least 5:30 PM while technician...
Searching for the first geothermal energy site around Amsterdam Southeast
Search is underway for a geothermal energy production site in Amsterdam-Southeast to provide sustainable heating to the area. The project aims to begin heating the first homes using this renewable sou...
Cpunt is theater, library, arts center and more. New director Dorien: 'We're going to have a hard time in the current political climate'
Dorien Lievense, the new director of the Haarlemmermeer cultural foundation Cpunt, aims to make the organization's library, theater, and art facilities more inclusive and accessible. She expressed con...
Announced XR rail blockade will not be allowed
Authorities in Utrecht have banned a planned rail blockade by Extinction Rebellion scheduled for Saturday at Utrecht Centraal. The decision was made by the city's mayor, police, and justice department...
Bankrupt online home store Fonq relaunches via new platform
The bankrupt online furniture retailer Fonq has been acquired by the Etrias group, facilitating a restart of the brand's operations. Etrias has taken over both the webshop and the trade name, adding i...
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited to NATO summit in Turkey
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara in six weeks. Zelensky is expected to avoid the main leaders'...
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WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus infection in the Netherlands. This notification follows a previous instance of the virus being detected in the country...
WHO reports another hantavirus case in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an additional case of hantavirus in the Netherlands involving a crew member from the cruise ship Hondius. The patient was repatriated from Tenerife and...
My hairdresser claims I’m not going bald, it’s just a ‘wide crown’
An author recounts their hairdresser's humorous claim that they are not balding, but rather possess a 'wide crown.' The author highlights the reality of the situation after suffering a painful sunburn...
Platform sees rise in Christian nationalism among far-right
Research platform Justice for Prosperity (JfP) has observed an increase in Christian nationalist symbols within far-right protests against immigration and asylum centers. This trend is becoming more p...
Haarlem literary historian Nop Maas (1949) dies: the life of Gerard Reve in two thousand pages as his life's work
The Haarlem-based literary historian and writer Nop Maas has passed away at the age of 76. He was best known for his monumental three-volume biography of Dutch author Gerard Reve, titled 'Kroniek van ...
Macron ally announces presidential bid
Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has officially confirmed his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections next year. The 37-year-old currently serves as the leader of President Emmanue...
FNV also rejects alternative social security plans
The FNV trade union has refused to participate in discussions regarding the Dutch government's alternative plans for social security cuts. Board member Hendrik Noten stated that the organization will ...
Niall Horan didn't make song about Liam Payne too heavy: 'Only good memories'
Niall Horan has processed his grief over the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne by writing a song titled 'End Of An Era' for his new album, Dinner Party. The track focuses on positi...
Jetten speaks of asylum crisis when asked
Rob Jetten has acknowledged that the current asylum situation in the Netherlands constitutes a crisis. He cited the frequent need to arrange emergency accommodations in sports halls late at night as e...
Prison sentence demanded for attacking police with fireworks during IJsselstein riots
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded ten-month prison sentences for two men from IJsselstein for attacking police officers with fireworks. The incident took place in early May during riots prot...
Amsterdam Politics: Defeat looms for D66 in negotiations and Cohen lashes out at council
The podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel' discusses potential setbacks for D66 in coalition negotiations with Pro Amsterdam and former mayor Job Cohen's recent criticism of city council members. Other topi...