Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sellers forced to compromise: 12.2 percent of homes reduced in price
A new trend report from housing platform Huispedia reveals that 12.2% of homes have seen price reductions as overbidding becomes less common. Sellers are increasingly forced to lower their asking pric...
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla off the coast of Crete
Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza, off the coast of the Greek island of Crete. According to reports from the Israeli UN ambassador and fleet ...
Aartsen wants to expand entry-level job pilot for status holders
Minister of Work and Participation Thierry Aartsen is expanding a pilot program that provides "starter jobs" for newcomers with residence permits to more than 80 municipalities. The initiative aims to...
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The Art Café in West is for crafting, not heavy drinking: ‘The result doesn’t have to be beautiful’
RAI Amsterdam cautious amid challenges, but growth plans remain on the table: ‘I am trying to entice Amsterdam’
Eefje (58) and Pien (28): ‘Mom is a perfect example for me of how to combine hard work with motherhood’
Van Veldhoven after fossil fuel summit: We can start building the ‘house’
Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announced that an international conference co-organized by the Netherlands and Colombia has reached a significant milestone in phasing out fossil fuels. S...
Very large wildfire on Venneweg in Kessel
A large wildfire broke out near the De Heldense Bossen campsite on Venneweg in Kessel, Limburg. Local safety authorities have classified the incident as a very large nature fire.
Dutch woman on flotilla: trying to reach Greek waters
Jesse van Schaik, a 21-year-old Dutch passenger on the Gaza flotilla, reported that the fleet of over 50 ships is currently attempting to reach Greek territorial waters. It remains unclear if any vess...
Democraten Gorinchem also wins re-elections in Gorinchem
Democraten Gorinchem won the municipal re-elections in Gorinchem, securing 26.3% of the vote and maintaining their seven seats. Stadsbelang followed in second place with four seats, identical to the o...
Trump thinks King Charles would have helped with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he believes King Charles would have supported British involvement in a military offensive against Iran. These comments were made on Wednesday following the King...
Strong smoke odor remains in Nunspeet
A large wildfire at a military training ground near 't Harde caused a persistent, strong smell of smoke in the neighboring town of Nunspeet on Wednesday evening. Wind conditions directed the smoke fro...
Mayor of Gorinchem: Turkish community has endured a lot
Mayor Reinie Melissant of Gorinchem stated that the local Turkish Dutch community faced significant hardship following allegations of vote tampering in the previous municipal elections. A re-election ...
Gaza Flotilla ships approached by ‘Israeli speedboats’
Several ships belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla were reportedly approached and threatened by Israeli military speedboats. Activists onboard claim that lasers and semi-automatic weapons were point...
Washington Post: US aircraft carrier leaves Middle East
The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is departing the Middle East and heading to Virginia for urgent repairs. The vessel has been at sea for ten months and requires overdue maintenance following...
Fed Chair Powell to remain on US central bank board after term expires
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has announced his decision to remain on the central bank's board of governors after his current term as chair concludes. This rare move is intended to safeguard the...