Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Toos & Henk - April 21
Cartoonist Paul Kusters produces the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip, which is published every Monday through Saturday. The series features his unique perspective on current events and daily news.
Italian woman (33) scammed out of €4,400 over Amsterdam rental: ‘I have no rights in this country’
Daniela Masciari, a 33-year-old Italian woman, was scammed out of nearly €4,400 after paying a fraudulent realtor for a rental property in Amsterdam that was already occupied. After being turned awa...
Christina Applegate thanks fans after hospitalization: 'Getting better every day'
Christina Applegate thanked her fans on Instagram for their support following a recent hospitalization for ongoing health issues. The actress shared that she is recovering and feeling stronger every d...
Action at last for derelict Villa Santwyck in Hillegom: Apartments in monument, family homes in backyard
After years of neglect and multiple changes in ownership, Villa Santwyck in Hillegom will finally be renovated. The project aims to convert the historic building into seven apartments and construct ei...
Why are 88 trees being cut down in Burgemeester Rijkenspark in Santpoort-Zuid? A walk with landscaper Frank
The municipality of Velsen is felling 88 trees in the Burgemeester Rijkenspark in Santpoort-Zuid as part of a forest management initiative. While the announcement surprised some local residents, offic...
Robert pees in a large bottle and saves hundreds of liters of drinking water a year
Robert saves hundreds of liters of drinking water every year by urinating in a large bottle rather than flushing the toilet. This tip was shared by the Ombudsteam, which regularly publishes useful sug...
Dutch drivers not flocking across the border for fuel: ‘Effect much smaller than expected’
A study by ABN Amro reveals that only a small percentage of Dutch drivers regularly cross the border to Belgium or Germany for cheaper fuel despite high domestic prices. The findings suggest that the ...
Skippers critical of extra measures on the water during King's Day
Marocaine chef once received a 9- from Johannes van Dam for his previous restaurant
UN: Gaza needs $71.4 billion for recovery
A United Nations and European Union report estimates that the reconstruction of Gaza will cost $71.4 billion over the next decade. The analysis indicates that $26.3 billion is needed within the first ...
U.S. Labor Secretary resigns after misconduct allegations
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned following allegations of misconduct, the White House announced on Monday. Her departure follows weeks of speculation regarding her behavior and...
Iran: no negotiations with US under pressure
Iranian parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States as long as Washington continues to issue threats. The message was shar...
Higher petrol prices drive more border region motorists to Belgium
Higher fuel prices in the Netherlands, which are up to 55 cents more per liter than in Belgium, are driving motorists in border regions to refuel across the border. This price disparity has resulted i...
Schools sound the alarm over homeless students: ‘Children are being destroyed’
Schools in the Netherlands are reporting an increasing number of homeless students who are suffering due to the ongoing housing shortage. According to data from the Youth Education Fund, teachers are ...
Milieudefensie launches new climate lawsuit against Shell over oil and gas fields
Milieudefensie has launched a new climate lawsuit against Shell, demanding that the company stop drilling for new oil and gas fields. This legal action follows a recent appeal in a previous case where...
Police intervene after fireworks at Loosdrecht asylum center protest
Police evacuated the area around the town hall in Loosdrecht following disturbances during an anti-asylum seeker center protest on Monday evening. The intervention occurred after the situation turned ...
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps down and is succeeded by John Ternus
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple and will be succeeded by John Ternus in September. Ternus currently serves as the head of the company's hardware division.
AVROTROS considers legal action after disruption of Eva talk show
AVROTROS is considering legal action against two men who disrupted a live recording of the talk show Eva on Monday evening. The broadcaster is evaluating its options after the individuals interrupted ...
Overlooked Twente war story finally gets national stage: ‘It’s time everyone hears this’
Arthur Menko has produced a podcast documenting the life of his great-uncle Sig Menko, a textile tycoon and chairman of the Jewish Council in Enschede during World War II. The project, supported by th...
Another protest against Den Bosch asylum seekers center
A protest against a planned asylum seekers center took place on Monday evening at an industrial estate in Den Bosch. This event marks the third demonstration held at the future facility's site within ...