Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How can I decorate my roof terrace with plants? Farmer Tom: ‘Take a close look at the conditions’
Yvonne Weel from Heerhugowaard is seeking advice from Farmer Tom on how to landscape her new 38-square-meter roof terrace with plants. Tom emphasizes the importance of evaluating the specific environm...
Kyiv Mayor: Major attack on capital
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the Ukrainian capital is under a major Russian attack involving drones and ballistic missiles. The mayor announced the strikes on Telegram as the city faced t...
Trump and Xi start meeting in Beijing with handshake
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday to begin a high-level summit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss several international issues, including ...
Minister: Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil
Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, leading to the worst power outages in Havana in decades. The country's Minister of Energy and Mining attributed the crisis to a US blockade that has...
Concerns about safety and concrete agreements regarding Tolweg asylum center: 'What if ten years is not enough?'
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have drafted an agreement with the COA for an asylum seekers' center on Tolweg. While local politicians generally support the plan, they have expressed con...
Bloemendaal scraps monument maintenance subsidies: 'This is unavoidable'
The municipality of Bloemendaal will terminate subsidies for the maintenance of municipal monuments starting January 1, 2027. Most local political parties support the decision, viewing it as a necessa...
'We are in a remarkably good position,' says finance alderman, but Velsen budget back in the red next year
The municipality of Velsen has reported its first positive financial balance in years, suggesting that additional budget cuts may not be necessary. However, local officials remain cautious as the budg...
Children's book author who poisoned her husband sentenced to life
An American children's book author has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the poisoning death of her husband. The woman gained notoriety for publishing a book about grief following th...
Who will join the new Pro Amsterdam and D66 administration? Rumored names for Amsterdam’s new deputy mayors
Student Jamila (18) on the first words she learned in Amsterdam: ‘Funny is a funny word itself’
Michael (69) and Veerle (27): ‘A theater family? Yes, I find that very Amsterdam’
Bo’s started in Mallorca, now the coffee shop with a nice terrace is also near the Kinkerbrug
What are we eating? 7 tips for the Rolling Kitchens
Body of second missing US soldier found in Morocco
The body of a second American soldier who went missing during a military exercise in Morocco in early May has been recovered. The Moroccan armed forces confirmed the discovery of the remains following...
UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the country. This statement contradicts claims from the Israeli Prime Ministe...
Jetten: Islands can be a model in the energy transition
Minister Rob Jetten stated that the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands can serve as models for a successful energy transition. He noted that Aruba's current focus on gas as an...
Royal honor for singer Karsu
Singer Karsu was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau during a ceremony in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday. The royal distinction was presented to her by the Dutch ambassador, Joep Wijnands, o...
Verschuuren temporarily absent from Qmusic following sudden death of brother-in-law
Radio DJ Domien Verschuuren is taking a temporary break from his Qmusic afternoon show following the sudden death of his brother-in-law. Verschuuren shared on Instagram that his relative passed away i...
Riot police with water cannon on the scene in Loosdrecht
Police ordered protesters in Loosdrecht to disperse on Wednesday evening after the demonstration turned hostile and fireworks were set off. A mobile unit equipped with a water cannon was deployed to t...
Bloomberg: Hantavirus vaccine research halted due to lack of funding
Chilean scientists were forced to halt their research on a promising hantavirus vaccine due to a lack of funding. The project reached a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic, just before the vaccine...