Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Iranian president: Tehran will never negotiate on defense
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the country's missile program is not included in any preliminary agreements with the United States. He emphasized that Tehran will never negotiate its...
De Jonge: FVD member is an exception in Provincial Council for expense claims
Martin Bos, an FVD member of the Zeeland Provincial Council, reportedly charged 117 dinners to taxpayer funds over a two-year period. Hugo de Jonge, the King's Commissioner, stated that this excessive...
How to come back stronger after an injury, according to elite athletes: ‘Your brain has already practiced’
Sports psychologist Afke van de Wouw explains how athletes can return stronger from injuries by utilizing mental visualization and psychological training. This approach helps players maintain mental s...
Barn nitrogen emissions 9 percent lower due to buyout scheme
According to the Netherlands Court of Audit, buyout schemes for farmers have led to a 9 percent reduction in nitrogen emissions from stables over the last six years. While successive agriculture minis...
Major damage in collision on IJmuiderstraatweg in IJmuiden
Two passenger cars collided on the IJmuiderstraatweg in IJmuiden on Tuesday evening, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Authorities suspect that one of the drivers may have been operating th...
Are young people tough enough if the pressure of the 5.5 rule disappears? LAKS hands petition to Parliament. ‘This generation is being pampered too much’
The Dutch student organization LAKS has presented a petition with 38,000 signatures to the House of Representatives calling for the removal of the mandatory 5.5 average grade for final exams. The orga...
'Can't keep up with demand'. Ice cream parlors in IJmond work overtime due to tropical heat
Ice cream parlors in the IJmond region are experiencing high demand and working overtime as a result of approaching tropical temperatures. Business owners are preparing for the heatwave by ensuring th...
Who protects children from the sun at school and daycare? 'Should teachers also have to apply sunscreen to 36 kids?'
During a historic heatwave in the Netherlands, a debate has emerged regarding whether teachers or parents should be responsible for reapplying sunscreen to children at schools and childcare facilities...
Elsbroek doesn't want to lose its 'smiling delivery driver': Petition for Daniel signed over 1,500 times
Residents of the Elsbroek neighborhood in Hillegom have gathered over 1,500 signatures on a petition to keep their popular delivery driver, Daniel Tekeste, from being transferred. Tekeste has served t...
Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood IJmuiden goes completely gas-free as part of fishing group's sustainability push
Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood in IJmuiden has successfully transitioned to being gas-free as part of a broader sustainability initiative for the fishing company's facilities. This renovation follows simila...
Waiting times for disability benefits continue to rise
The waiting list for disability benefit assessments in the Netherlands has increased, with over 11,000 people waiting longer than six months by the end of 2025. This is a significant rise compared to ...
Free water, Zaanse cookies and melon at the supermarket: GGD opens cooling spots in Nieuw-West
Province takes Noorder IJplas wind turbine case to Council of State
KNMI expects record-warm night from Thursday to Friday
The Dutch weather institute KNMI predicts that the night between Thursday and Friday will be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands. Temperatures in De Bilt are expected to remain above 24 degre...
Shade in libraries and cooling in mosques: how the city is preparing for the heat
The city of Amsterdam has opened twelve pilot cooling spots, including libraries, theaters, and a mosque, to provide relief for residents during an extreme heatwave. These locations are strategically ...
Ajax adds four friendlies to pre-season preparations
Ajax has announced the addition of four friendly matches to their pre-season schedule for the 2026/2027 season. The club shared this update on Tuesday as part of their preparations for the upcoming ca...
World Cup in Amsterdam: Cheering for Ghana in a lively Zuidoost church
Residents of Amsterdam with Ghanese roots gathered at Charity's House church in Zuidoost to support Ghana during the World Cup. The community is celebrating the national team's first appearance in the...
Haarlem Court of Audit orders investigation into rat nuisance; ‘effective and structural approach’ potentially at stake
The Haarlem Audit Office has launched an investigation into the city's management of rat infestations to determine if current control efforts are effective. The probe focuses on whether unclear divisi...
Hospitality owners hope for busy Taste Market after horse race cancellation: ‘That would soften the blow’
Hospitality entrepreneurs in Beverwijk are hosting the Smaakmarkt food truck festival on Breestraat following the cancellation of the traditional horse racing event. Despite high temperatures, the wee...
France records hottest day since records began
On Tuesday, France recorded its warmest day since 1947, with an average temperature reaching 29.8 degrees Celsius. According to the national weather service Météo France, this record was determined ...