Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lithuania and Latvia willing to host departing US troops
Lithuania and Latvia have expressed their willingness to host U.S. troops that may be withdrawn from other countries like Germany. The Baltic nations believe they are viewed favorably by Washington an...
Nijmegen man builds miniature Vondelkerk to help restore burnt-down church
The Vondelkerk in Amsterdam was partially destroyed by a fire on New Year's Day, necessitating a significant restoration effort. To support crowdfunding for the building's repair, Ivo van Sluis has cr...
UvA and VU seek alternatives after Canvas educational software hack
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit (VU) have suspended the use of the educational software Canvas following a cyberattack by the hacker collective ShinyHunters. Both universities...
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Unions issue ultimatum to cabinet: scrap budget cuts within 14 days or face major strikes
Dutch labor unions FNV, CNV, and VCP have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government demanding the withdrawal of proposed cuts to state pensions and social benefits. Failure to meet these demands wil...
Council of State doubts usefulness of law revoking Dutch citizenship
The Dutch Council of State has expressed doubts regarding the effectiveness and necessity of a law that allows the revocation of Dutch citizenship for individuals who join terrorist organizations abro...
Gas price investigation: who profits from the war with Iran?
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is investigating why gasoline prices at the pump do not decrease as rapidly as crude oil prices. The inquiry aims to identify which parties are gain...
Old TV shows get a second life thanks to social media
Journalist Sam van Opbergen highlights how classic television programs like the British series "Top Gear" are gaining renewed popularity on social media platforms like TikTok. The show's humor remains...
Five days of reflecting, eating and celebrating life together during SummerSCHOOL Castricum. 'There is quite some interest, especially from young people, in community living'
The School for Communities is hosting a five-day SummerSCHOOL in Castricum from July 22 to 26, focused on the experience of communal living. Participants will stay at a local campsite and attend daily...
Expert warns of even higher energy prices: Household bills to rise by another 25 euros per month
Dutch households are currently paying an average of 25 euros more per month for energy following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran. Experts warn that this upward trend in energy costs is likely ...
Office warrior promoted to skipper
A crew member has been promoted to skipper of the KNRM rescue boat 'De Gooier' at the Wijdenes station. The vessel operates on the Markermeer, performing rescue missions for the Royal Netherlands Sea ...
Hungarian government will no longer blackmail EU with veto
The Hungarian government has announced it will no longer use its veto power within the European Union as a means of blackmail. Prospective Foreign Minister Anita Orbán stated during a parliamentary h...
Investigation into missing Tanja Groen concluded, case remains unsolved
Dutch police and the Public Prosecution Service have concluded their investigation into the 1993 disappearance of 18-year-old Tanja Groen without reaching a resolution. Groen vanished after a party in...
Power restored to Almere data center after Wednesday fire
The NorthC datacenter in Almere expects to have a temporary power supply restored by Wednesday at noon following a major fire last Thursday. The blaze caused significant damage to the facility's power...
‘It is precisely in the infinity of the universe that I find my footing,’ says astronomer Margot Brouwer (35), who has been in an existential crisis since their childhood
Astronomer Margot Brouwer describes her journey from experiencing existential crises as a child to finding peace through the study of the universe. She has developed a way to integrate science and spi...
Iran calls its peace proposal to US 'legitimate and generous'
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has defended its peace proposal to the United States, describing it as both legitimate and generous. Iran further criticized the U.S. for maintaining what it co...
Ukraine rejects Schröder as EU negotiator
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has rejected the possibility of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder serving as an EU negotiator for peace between Ukraine and Russia. Sybiha expressed t...
Heineken Experience celebrates 25th anniversary with free entry for Amsterdammers: ‘Our roots are here’
'Could it be an STI', I ask, but Mr. Diekstra thinks not
A doctor describes a rare medical consultation where a young man was accompanied by his mother to discuss concerns regarding sexual health and potential STIs. The physician noted that while parents ra...
Mortgage interest deduction not left untouched after all? ‘This will be a serious problem’
The Dutch political parties D66, VVD, and CDA are facing renewed pressure over their agreement to leave the mortgage interest deduction unchanged. A forthcoming report suggests that maintaining the cu...