Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Driving to Zandvoort for Formula 1? Here is what you need to arrange
During the upcoming Formula 1 race weekend in Zandvoort from August 21 to 23, the village will be largely inaccessible to regular car traffic. Visitors or residents needing to enter the area during th...
Chinese economy also suffers from Middle East war
China's economic growth slowed to 4.3 percent in the second quarter of this year due to weak domestic demand. The rise in oil prices, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has further neg...
Belgian festival Tomorrowland banned from using fireworks due to drought
The organization of the Tomorrowland festival has been denied permission to use fireworks this weekend due to dry weather conditions. Local and provincial authorities have also prohibited other effect...
ASML raises growth expectations due to increasing demand
Chip manufacturer ASML has raised its growth forecasts for the year due to increased demand for chips driven by investments in artificial intelligence. The Veldhoven-based company is benefiting from t...
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Elderly and sick people forced to stay home due to elevator maintenance: "Maintenance performed, but no alternative provided"
Elderly and disabled residents of an apartment complex in Amsterdam Nieuw-West are trapped in their homes due to a two-week maintenance shutdown of the building's only lift. Housing corporation Eigen ...
Spanish fans ecstatic after reaching World Cup final: "This is amazing"
Spain has qualified for the World Cup final after a 2-0 victory against France. Spanish fans gathered in Amsterdam to celebrate the win, as the team prepares to compete for the world title this Sunday...
Girlfriend of singer Mick Harren has left intensive care after giving birth
The partner of singer Mick Harren has been moved out of the intensive care unit following medical complications during the birth of their daughter. Harren described the experience of the last few days...
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Inflation falls, but groceries and fixed costs still feel expensive
While official figures indicate that inflation in the Netherlands has decreased to approximately 3 percent, many consumers continue to experience much higher costs for groceries and fixed expenses. Pu...
Inflation is falling, though it doesn't feel like it: ‘When prices stay the same you don't notice, but when they rise you do’
Although inflation is technically decreasing in the Netherlands, rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions are creating a feeling of sustained financial pressure. While costs for daily groceries ...
Many more hospital staff may be underpaid: FNV prepares new lawsuit
The trade unions FNV and NU'91 report that many hospital staff members across the Netherlands may have been underpaid. This follows recent court victories by nurses regarding payment issues, prompting...
Vax and party: free hepatitis vaccination during Pride Haarlem
During Pride Haarlem on July 18, the GGD will provide free hepatitis A and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men to promote sexual health. The initiative, located at Nieuwe Kerksplein, also offe...
Farmyards must remain clean: Rijnland takes a tough stance on surface water risks
The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland is strictly monitoring farms to prevent pollution from entering surface water. This year, the water authority has already conducted 297 inspections to ensure farmyar...
Cookbook author Noni (33) and chef Isaac (34) met in the kitchen: ‘That’s where the sparks literally flew’
Anonymous steel elephants in staircase landing stir up stories about famous elephant Hansken
From 110 to 250 heat deaths per year: climate change and aging population double heat-related mortality in Amsterdam
'Polka dot artist' Yayoi Kusama, Matisse from the Pompidou, Willem de Kooning: this is the art we're looking forward to this autumn
Frank van Brandwijk (60) has been renting out the bottom floor of his house on Airbnb for eight years: ‘Sometimes they even leave it cleaner than it was’
