Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Environmental agency threatens to revoke permits for both coke gas plants
The North Sea Canal Area environmental agency has formally notified Tata Steel that it is preparing to revoke the operating permits for both of its coke gas plants. This notification was sent via lett...
How well would you do on the VMBO economics exam? Take the quiz
Readers can test their economic knowledge through a five-question quiz based on the Dutch VMBO economics exam. The challenge provides a brief impression of how one would perform on the official nation...
In front of the cameras, the cabinet pretends there is no row
The Dutch cabinet is facing significant pressure from trade unions and opposition parties as political activities resume in The Hague following a two-week recess. While the government attempts to main...
How heated will the National Protest be, including in Haarlem? Anti-asylum center protesters potentially drowned out by counter-protest
A national protest against asylum seeker centers is scheduled to take place this Saturday across eight Dutch provincial capitals, including Haarlem and Amsterdam. Local residents supporting the center...
Castricum council wants part of new IKC Cunera taller than two stories; local residents unhappy
The Castricum municipal executive proposes adjusting the design of the IKC Cunera building in Bakkum to include a section higher than the agreed two stories. While the council believes this change wil...
Ali B victim files police report against Dennis Schouten over RoddelPraat comments
Naomi, one of the victims in the sexual assault case involving Ali B, has filed a police report against presenter Dennis Schouten for slander and defamation. The legal action follows controversial sta...
Harry Styles fans already camping at Johan Cruijff ArenA: where to grab a quick bite without losing your spot
Fans of Harry Styles have begun camping outside the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam as early as Wednesday for his upcoming Saturday concert. The dedicated attendees are enduring rain and long waits t...
Queuing for days for a trendy watch, but mostly for resale: Can make a lot of money
A large crowd has gathered in Amsterdam's P.C. Hooftstraat to queue overnight for the release of an exclusive 400-euro watch, which many hope to resell for significant profit. Resellers and collectors...
Tata Steel: steel market conditions very challenging due to war
Tata Steel reports that global market conditions for the steel industry have become highly challenging due to the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices. The Indian group, which owns the...
Jetten speaks to emergency workers and COA about asylum center violence
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten met with emergency responders, COA staff, and volunteers on Friday to discuss recent violence at asylum seeker reception centers. The meeting follows a series of demons...
China confirms Xi visit to United States this fall
Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to visit the United States this autumn. The announcement was officially confirmed by the Chinese state news age...
David and Victoria Beckham can now call themselves billionaires
David and Victoria Beckham have officially reached billionaire status according to the annual Sunday Times Rich List. The couple's joint wealth is now estimated at over £1.1 billion, which is equival...
Makers Festival Aangaan comes to Fort Penningsveer this Sunday: ‘It is important for young creative makers to have places to gather’
The 'Aangaan' makers festival will take place this Sunday at Fort Penningsveer, concluding an artist-in-residence program for young creators from the Haarlemmermeer region. The free, sensory event pro...
Belgian coalition clashes over NATO target
The Belgian government coalition is currently divided over the timeline for meeting NATO's defense spending targets, as some parties seek to delay increases to avoid budget cuts in other sectors. Defe...
Free entry to the Heineken Experience? Only if you're lucky (and enter our giveaway)
All free tickets for the Heineken Experience open day on Friday, May 29, have already been distributed. Due to high demand, the complimentary passes for the Amsterdam-based attraction were claimed qui...
With pioneers to new graffiti exhibition: ‘For good spray cans we went to Uncle Henk at Waterlooplein’
De Snackspert served disappointing satay: ‘Like the ice cream you crave has already melted’
Dirk-Piet (78) was on ship where deadly hantavirus broke out: 'I thought: this isn't right'
78-year-old Dirk-Piet de Graaf was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius during a five-week voyage when a hantavirus outbreak resulted in the deaths of three passengers. Despite the fatalities, ship activ...
Traffic disruption near Lijnden after collision and mini-lift falls from trailer
Traffic near Lijnden faced significant delays on Friday afternoon following two separate incidents. A multi-vehicle rear-end collision occurred on the N232, while a small aerial work platform fell fro...
Part of those on board Hondius go into quarantine in Port of Rotterdam
Twenty-three portakabins are being prepared in the port of Rotterdam to accommodate foreign crew members from the cruise ship Hondius for a potential six-week quarantine. Local health authorities will...