Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Berendsen consults WHO and Spain on next steps for Hondius
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen is coordinating with the WHO and Spain to arrange the return of ten Dutch nationals and other passengers from the cruise ship Hondius. Berendsen stated that the Ne...
Deadly Andes hantavirus variant spreads between humans: how dangerous is it for public health?
The Andes variant of the hantavirus has been identified as the cause of an outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship Hondius. This discovery raises public health concerns because this particular strain is cap...
Asylum resistance in Loosdrecht and IJsselstein painfully exposes government miscalculation
Local resistance against emergency asylum seeker housing in Loosdrecht and IJsselstein is creating significant political challenges for Minister Bart van den Brink. The cabinet's goal of managing migr...
Anger at Vrije Universiteit over ‘secret’ conference with speakers denying Gaza famine and genocide
Nuts are truly superfoods, but not all are created equal: which variety is the healthiest?
Dietician Sanne Mouha highlights the specific health benefits of various nuts, such as almonds and pistachios, and offers guidance on choosing the healthiest options. The article also provides practic...
Ashkan (62) fled Iran 25 years ago, now he dreams of a secular revolution: ‘I was brainwashed by the regime’
Ashkan Farshadi, an Iranian refugee living in the Netherlands, reflects on his past service in the Iran-Iraq war and his escape from the country's theocratic regime 25 years ago. Following his wife's ...
Haroon Ali: 'Who would have ever thought that DigiD would play the lead role in a tech thriller?'
Haroon Ali explores a hypothetical scenario where Donald Trump's actions could disrupt a significant portion of the digital infrastructure in the Netherlands. The article highlights the vulnerability ...
Tennis player De Jong loses in first round in Rome
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong was eliminated in the first round of the Rome tournament after losing to Portugal's Nuno Borges. The 25-year-old from Hoofddorp fell in straight sets with scores of ...
Emma Wortelboer to help men on Texel find love in new show
Emma Wortelboer will host a new television program titled "Daten in het Dorp: op Texel." In the show, she assists four men on the island of Texel in their search for a romantic partner.
Flotilla activist in Israeli prison starts thirst strike after hunger strike
Spanish Flotilla activist Saif Abukeshek, who is currently held in an Israeli prison, has escalated his protest to a dry hunger strike by refusing both food and water. His activist group warns that th...
Cruise ship evacuation flight makes stopover on Gran Canaria
An evacuation flight carrying passengers from the cruise ship Hondius diverted to Gran Canaria for unknown reasons. Tracking data confirmed the unexpected landing of one of the two planes involved in ...
Bevrijdingspop organizers look back on busy and successful edition
The 46th edition of the Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem drew 125,000 visitors and was praised by organizers as a successful event with no major incidents. Enhanced safety measures and crowd control...
Friends of the Earth director's move to Tata is a fruitful risk for both parties
The director of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie is transitioning to a role at Tata Steel, a move characterized as a significant risk for both entities. This career change has drawn...
AEX index hits record closing high following hopeful reports on end to Middle East war
The AEX-index in Amsterdam reached its highest closing level ever on Wednesday, finishing 1.7 percent higher at 1031.44 points. This record surge was fueled by falling oil prices and optimistic report...
Does Donald Pols stand a chance at Tata Steel? ‘Campaigning alone is not enough’
Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, is joining Tata Steel, the largest CO2 emitter in the Netherlands, to help lead the company's environmental transition. The move has sparked debate ...
Maickel Ferrier's career would have been different without racism: ’They hung a black doll from a gallows’
Former professional footballer Maickel Ferrier reflects on his career and the significant impact racism had on his journey through various clubs, including Haarlem. The article explores his transition...
Patient taken off KLM flight later dies of hantavirus
A Dutch woman died from the hantavirus on April 26, one day after being removed from a KLM flight in Johannesburg due to her poor health. KLM crew members decided not to allow the passenger to travel ...
Thousands of Dutch students and teachers affected by ShinyHunters hack
The hacker group ShinyHunters has compromised the data of over 40 Dutch educational institutions, affecting thousands of students, teachers, and staff. The breach occurred through the education platfo...
Third edition of Heemskerk Festival saved: Organizers receive support from Tata Steel and Bankjesparade among others
The third edition of the Heemskerk Festival will proceed as planned after securing support from sponsors like Tata Steel and Bankjesparade. Despite facing financial uncertainty due to the loss of majo...
EOD: Found bomb is 500-pounder from WWII, to be removed quickly
A 500-pound World War II aircraft bomb was discovered during excavation work on Lange Muiderweg in Weesp on Wednesday afternoon. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) cordoned off the area to ...