Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Poland: Defense costs pale in comparison to trillions after Russian attack
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski warned that the cost of defending NATO's eastern flank against a Russian attack would reach hundreds of billions of euros. He emphasized that these potential cos...
Odido refuses to pay hackers: data of hundreds of thousands of customers leaked on dark web
Telecom provider Odido has refused to pay a ransom to a criminal hacker group following a data breach involving millions of customer records. Consequently, the hackers have published the stolen data o...
Paul Meijer of BVNL files police report against PvdA’s Kim Denie over ‘theft from municipal coffers’ claim
BVNL council member Paul Meijer has filed a legal complaint against PvdA's Kim Denie over social media comments regarding a court-ordered €40,000 repayment to his former party. While Meijer claims t...
Port of Rotterdam shrinks for fourth year in a row due to steel crisis
The Port of Rotterdam has experienced a decline in cargo throughput for the fourth consecutive year. Port authorities attribute this persistent shrinking to the struggling state of the European steel ...
Fedde and Vigo collect paper for their scout group. 'We are also selling jackets for our new clubhouse'
Brothers Vigo and Fedde collect old paper in Santpoort using a go-kart to raise money for their scouting group, St. Radboud. In addition to the paper collection, they are also selling vests to fund th...
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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot continues to generate pornographic images: Dutch aid organizations sue Grok
Dutch organizations Offlimits and Fonds Slachtofferhulp are filing a summary injunction to ban Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, from the social media platform X. The legal action follows reports that the...
My ex gave me Lego for my ‘ADHD brain.’ I only had those bricks on my mind, nothing else
An individual reflects on receiving a Lego set from a former partner as a gift meant to manage their ADHD. The partner suggested that the activity would be beneficial for the author's busy mind.
TV goes black during skating final: wouldn't you lose it?
A television failure during the finale of a speed skating competition can cause significant frustration for viewers missing the finish. The article describes the emotional reaction when technical issu...
Number of births in Japan falls for tenth consecutive year
Japan's birth rate has declined for the tenth consecutive year, remaining one of the lowest in the world. The country continues to face significant challenges associated with a shrinking and aging pop...
Urban farming and sustainable eating increasingly popular (and how you can join in)
Urban farming and sustainable food initiatives are gaining popularity in Amsterdam as ways to contribute to a more sustainable city. The article highlights various local projects and provides tips for...
Dutch Safety Board on fatal Lochem bridge accident: mutual oversight was lacking
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) concluded that parties involved in a bridge construction project in Lochem failed to adequately assess risks, leading to a fatal accident in February 2024. During the hois...
Haarlem heads to the polls! Take the voting aid for the municipal elections here
Residents of Haarlem will go to the polls on Wednesday, March 18, to elect a new city council. A StemWijzer voting aid is available to help voters determine which political party aligns with their vie...
ACM approves US acquisition of DigiD manager Solvinity
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved the acquisition of Solvinity by the American company Kyndryl. Following an investigation, the regulator concluded that the takeov...
From shelf stacker to fresh produce manager: Peter from Haarlem marks 50 years at Albert Heijn. 'Back then there was only white and brown bread'
Peter van Agteren from Haarlem is celebrating 50 years of employment at the Albert Heijn supermarket chain, where he began as a shelf stocker in 1975. Now serving as a fresh manager, he reflects on ho...
Duncan Laurence to perform two shows at Carré: 'Long-cherished wish'
Singer-songwriter Duncan Laurence is scheduled to perform two shows at the Royal Theater Carré in Amsterdam on September 19 and 20. During these concerts, he will debut new music and share personal s...
Vellesan College opens two school libraries: ‘Reading is the foundation for students’
Vellesan College in IJmuiden is set to open two new school libraries next week to encourage students to read more frequently. The school initiative aims to support students by emphasizing that reading...
Unions suspend talks with government until pension plan is off the table
Dutch trade unions FNV, CNV, and VHP have suspended negotiations with the new cabinet until plans to accelerate the increase of the state pension age are withdrawn. The unions stated that merely softe...
Returning empty plastic bottles and cans to neighbors for an instant deposit: It’s super accessible
A new initiative allows individuals to return empty plastic bottles and cans to local private collection points to receive their deposit refunds immediately. This system aims to provide a more conveni...
Klaver attacks Jetten over NATO tax: ‘Make companies pay more’
Opposition leader Jesse Klaver criticized Prime Minister Rob Jetten during a debate regarding corporate taxes and the proposed increase in the retirement age. Despite criticism from unions and the opp...