Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Europeans demonstrate on Labour Day
Demonstrations were held across Europe on Friday to mark Labor Day, with significant turnouts reported in French cities such as Marseille and Lyon. Local authorities in Nantes reported that some prote...
Dutch can profit more from their savings by investing
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) reports that one in ten Dutch households has sufficient financial resources to invest but chooses not to. This trend could lead to long-term f...
Chinook helicopter lands in Amsterdam during training flight
A Dutch Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter landed at the Marineterrein in Amsterdam on Wednesday morning as part of a scheduled training flight. After a brief five-minute stop, the transport helicopte...
The battle for Eredivisie survival: how things stand for Volendam and Telstar
The battle against relegation in the Dutch Eredivisie is intensifying with only three rounds remaining in the season. Following the confirmed relegation of Heracles Almelo, five clubs are now competin...
Fire department wants to extinguish fires faster near 't Harde
The fire department aims to quickly extinguish a wildfire near 't Harde by redeploying two Chinook helicopters on Friday. Elburg Mayor Harm-Jan van Schaik stated that the additional aerial support is ...
Fertilizer chief warns global food production under pressure from Iran war
Svein Tore Holsether, the CEO of fertilizer producer Yara, warns that conflict in Iran could severely disrupt global food production, potentially costing up to ten billion meals per week. He emphasize...
High waves delay release of humpback whale Timmy
The release of Timmy the humpback whale has been delayed due to severe weather and high waves. The transport ship is currently waiting near the northern tip of Denmark for conditions to improve before...
Russian filmmaker loses Oscar due to strict airline rules
Russian filmmaker Pavel Talankin has lost the Oscar statuette he won for the film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' after it was confiscated at JFK Airport. Security personnel seized the award as a potential...
IJmuider Courant returns to Kennemerlaan. New editorial office in IJmuiden
The editorial office of the IJmuider Courant has moved to a new location at Kennemerlaan 35 in IJmuiden this week. The staff transitioned from their previous office at Fidelishof back to the well-know...
William's therapy garden refurbished thanks to NH Helpt
Workers from Cordaan Landlust Leerwerkbedrijf renovated William Jansen's large therapy garden in Amsterdam following an appeal on NH Helpt. The team performed extensive maintenance, including pruning ...
Growing season off to a slow start due to persistent drought
The growing season in the Netherlands is starting at a disadvantage due to persistent drought conditions affecting farmers and gardeners. LTO Nederland reports that soil and groundwater levels have no...
Thousands evacuated in Tuscany due to wildfires
Approximately 3,500 people have been evacuated in the Italian region of Tuscany due to a large forest fire. The blaze is currently burning between the cities of Pisa and Lucca and is threatening a loc...
Dynamic electricity contract? Turn everything on this afternoon and the money will roll in
Electricity prices for consumers with dynamic energy contracts in the Netherlands will drop to a record low of -47 cents starting at 12:00 PM today. This negative pricing allows households to earn mon...
New in: these businesses opened in Amsterdam in April
Amsterdam saw the opening of several new hospitality and snack businesses throughout the month of April. These new establishments offer various options for those looking for fresh spots to visit in th...
Strand van Oranje festival should not return
A weekly poll invites readers to share their opinions on whether the festival 'Strand van Oranje' should be allowed to return. The article encourages public participation to gather community feedback ...
Conrad Shipyard is too special to be demolished after all
The article presents a weekly poll inviting readers to share their views on the potential demolition of the historic Werf Conrad site. It suggests that the location may be too significant to be torn d...
Minister pushes through fatbike plan: what are its chances? ‘Just prove the bike is the problem’
Dutch Minister Vincent Karremans is moving forward with a plan to introduce specific regulations for fatbikes, including a minimum age requirement and area-specific bans. Experts have expressed skepti...
9 cool photos of Bevrijdingspop through the years
The article showcases nine historical photographs of the Bevrijdingspop music festival, which is held annually in Haarlem. The event takes place every May 5th in the Haarlemmerhout park to celebrate f...
Amsterdam needs about six thousand new blood donors
The blood supply organization Sanquin has launched a campaign to recruit 6,000 new donors in the Amsterdam region to maintain essential stocks for surgeries and medical treatments. Nationally, the org...
Centuries-old battle against the water
The article highlights the popular cooperative board game Pandemic and its variant, Pandemic: Rising Tide. This version shifts the focus from fighting viruses to the historical struggle of water conta...