Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sterk: frustration over inability to prevent nursing home closures
Minister of Long-Term Care Mirjam Sterk expressed frustration over the lack of a solution for children with multiple disabilities currently receiving care at ExpertCare nursing villas. Members of the ...
BinnensteBuiten producers angry at NPO for failing to keep agreement
The production team of the KRO-NCRV program BinnensteBuiten has expressed anger and disappointment after the NPO reportedly failed to honor agreements regarding the show's broadcast schedule. The prog...
Spaarne Gasthuis has yet to decide between Hoofddorp or Haarlem, 2028 target will not be met
Spaarne Gasthuis has yet to decide whether to concentrate acute and clinical care in Hoofddorp or Haarlem-Zuid. Due to the need for further research, the project has been delayed and will not be compl...
Hantavirus outbreak officially over according to WHO
The World Health Organization has officially declared the hantavirus outbreak over following the absence of new cases since late May. All quarantined individuals have completed their isolation period ...
Cabinet apologizes to women and their forcibly surrendered children after decades
State Secretary Claudia Van Bruggen has offered official apologies on behalf of the Dutch cabinet to women who were coerced into giving up their children for adoption. A new report revealed that many ...
Eminem loses trademark battle against Australian brand Swim Shady
American rapper Eminem has lost a legal trademark battle against the Australian beachwear brand Swim Shady. The musician had objected to the brand name, arguing that it was too similar to his long-sta...
Thirty million euro subsidy for Oost neighborhood heating network: "Decisive turning point"
The residents' initiative MeerEnergie has received a 30 million euro government subsidy to develop a neighborhood heating network in Amsterdam's Middenmeer district. Although the project aims to conne...
Tax authority opens support center in Southeast
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is opening a new support center in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam next Wednesday. Located at the Stadsloket on Anton de Komplein, the facility will provide...
Study: more euthanasia reports due to changing society
Research from Radboudumc, UMC Utrecht, and Amsterdam UMC indicates that the rise in euthanasia requests is driven by shifting societal views on death. Additional factors contributing to this trend inc...
New borough executive board members
The Amsterdam city council has officially appointed new executive board members for the city's districts. The announcement outlines the individuals selected to serve in these administrative roles.
FNV demands cabinet cuts be scrapped: 'Employers must foot the bill'
The FNV labor union has announced plans for increased strikes and actions starting in September to protest the cabinet's proposed cuts to social security. The union is demanding that the government re...
Finally a decision on the nitrogen file. Not everyone is happy, but that is unavoidable
After years of political deadlock and protests, a majority in the Dutch parliament appears to be forming in support of a new nitrogen policy. While the decision is not yet finalized, the cabinet seems...
More people died than expected during heatwave
During last week's extreme heatwave, over 3,500 people died in the Netherlands. Data from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) indicates that this mortality figure is hi...
Gall & Gall employees get their way: higher wages and Sunday bonuses
Liquor store chain Gall & Gall has reached a new collective labor agreement with the CNV union, which includes salary increases and the preservation of Sunday surcharges for employees. This agreement ...
Aviation sector pleads with Brussels to delay new border control system
The European aviation sector is facing significant flight delays and disruptions due to the implementation of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). Industry representatives are urgently requesting ...
Talks on future management of Dorpsweide raise questions: 'Are we heading toward ending self-management?'
Beverwijk city council members are debating future management and operation strategies for the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee. The discussion was prompted by concerns regarding evening parking practices o...
City district board members appointed by city council with broad support despite earlier negative advice
Public support for nuclear power plants weighs heavily, says state secretary
State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat stated that local public support is a crucial factor for the Dutch government in selecting sites for two new nuclear power plants. Although Eemshaven is technically the...
Comedy series Nordin renewed for second season on Prime Video
Prime Video has announced that the comedy series 'Nordin,' starring Khalid Alterch, has been renewed for a second season. Filming for the new season is scheduled to begin this summer, with a release e...
Research platform: Facebook channels profit from polarization
Research platform Justice for Prosperity has found that thousands of Dutch Facebook pages are generating revenue by spreading content designed to incite anger and polarization. These pages masquerade ...