Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Code orange also in Brabant and Zeeland due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has expanded its code orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms to include the provinces of Zeeland and Brabant, in addition to Limburg. The rest of the Netherlands remains under a code...
Abdullah helps the homeless with water and sunscreen on the hottest days of the year
Field workers in Amsterdam are distributing water and sunscreen to homeless people as part of the city's summer heat protocol triggered by high temperatures. The initiative includes extending hours at...
Ultrarunner Rick was actually happy with the sweltering heat today
34-year-old ultrarunner Rick van der Burg from Weesp is training for the grueling 246-kilometer Spartathlon in Greece this September. Despite extreme heat, Rick continues his intensive training sessio...
Natasha Bedingfield singalongs and Roxy Dekker hits at a scorching Pinkpop
The Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf is contending with extreme heat and potential thunderstorms. Performers Natasha Bedingfield and Roxy Dekker are tasked with entertaining the crowd despite the challen...
A thousand cups of water and wet sponges: Castricum Triathlon goes ahead despite heat 'unless advised otherwise'
The eighth Full of Life Triathlon in Castricum will proceed this Sunday despite expected temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius. Organizers and emergency services are providing thousands of water cups and...
Anti-torture committee: Care in immigration detention centers insufficient
The Council of Europe's anti-torture committee (CPT) has reported that care for foreigners in Dutch detention centers is partially insufficient. Following an October visit to facilities in Rotterdam, ...
Temperatures in some Haarlem streets vary by as much as 5 degrees. Greenery is the solution, but ‘you can’t just plant trees everywhere’
Haarlem, currently the most paved city in the Netherlands, faces temperature differences of up to 5 degrees between streets due to varying levels of greenery. The city is exploring ways to combat heat...
More than 100,000 people bought summer train passes
Approximately 105,000 people have purchased a discounted summer train subscription in the Netherlands. State Secretary Annet Bertram announced the figures during an interview on the NPO Radio 1 progra...
NOS sends thirteen people to the World Cup, including one woman to fetch coffee for Joep and Jeroen; Henk Spaan reacts
Journalist Henk Spaan criticized the NOS for sending a thirteen-person delegation to the World Cup that included only one woman in a perceived subservient role. In his weekly column, Spaan also evalua...
Renze Klamer breaks silence on RTL Tonight departure: 'Was very unhappy there'
Renze Klamer has spoken out about his early departure from the show RTL Tonight, revealing he was unhappy with the lack of creative influence. In an interview with AD, he explained that the rigid prog...
Washington Post: Israel a threat to ceasefire according to US report
A U.S. intelligence report indicates that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may jeopardize a truce between the United States and Iran due to internal pressure to continue military operations. ...
Times: PM Starmer to decide on resignation this weekend
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to decide this weekend whether to resign from his position. This follows reports from The Times that several ministers called for his departure on Frida...
Bloemendaal coalition agreement prioritizes governance culture: 'Just Do It!' can be interpreted in two ways
The new coalition in Bloemendaal has unveiled its policy agenda, highlighting seven key priorities for the upcoming term. The agreement focuses on improving the local administrative culture, reducing ...
Groningen opposes nuclear power plants and looks to Parliament
The province of Groningen and the municipality of Het Hogeland are formally opposing the potential construction of nuclear power plants in Eemshaven. Local officials have called on the Dutch House of ...
Otter spotted in Heemskerk? Alderman Piet Otter hopes wildlife cameras will provide confirmation: ‘This would be the best farewell gift’
A construction worker reported sighting an otter in Heemskerk, potentially fulfilling a long-term goal of outgoing alderman Piet Burgering, who is nicknamed 'Piet Otter.' Wildlife cameras are being de...
Gerda van Vliet (53) competes in European Transplant Games with rejecting donor kidney to ‘celebrate life’
Gerda van Vliet, a 53-year-old from Velsen, is participating in the European Transplant Games in Arnhem despite facing the imminent rejection of the kidney her sister donated 17 years ago. Although a ...
Groningen stunned by government’s ‘surprise tactics’ over nuclear plant sites: ‘Highly disrespectful’
The Dutch cabinet is facing criticism from local officials in Groningen for its sudden decision to include Eemshaven as a potential site for new nuclear power plants. Alderman Eltjo Dijkhuis of Het Ho...
Groningen angry at cabinet over indecent ambush tactics
The Dutch cabinet is facing sharp criticism from local authorities in Groningen for its sudden move to allow the construction of nuclear power plants in Eemshaven. Alderman Eltjo Dijkhuis of Het Hogel...
Seven years on and still locked
The Netherlands has faced a seven-year legal stalemate regarding nitrogen emissions, which has caused significant uncertainty for the farming and industrial sectors. This crisis has also restricted ne...
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but shipping backlog not easily cleared
Following a declaration of intent between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has begun to reopen gradually for shipping. Experts warn that it could take several months to resolve the resulting mari...