Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Renze Klamer on RTL Tonight debacle: ‘I drove to work with a knot in my stomach’
14,000 new homes in four years, a new bridge over the Ringvaart, and neighborhood wardens: these are the plans for Haarlemmermeer
The new governing coalition of Haarlemmermeer has presented an agreement to build 14,000 new homes and improve infrastructure over the next four years. Key priorities include enhancing neighborhood sa...
Fewer ferries again this weekend due to skipper shortage
Amsterdam's public transport operator GVB will reduce ferry services this weekend due to a persistent shortage of skippers. Several routes, including those from Central Station to IJplein and Buikslot...
Costa: EU will not be a mediator between Ukraine and Russia
European Council President António Costa clarified that the EU will not serve as a mediator in talks between Ukraine and Russia. The statement comes after Costa faced criticism regarding reported att...
Body found in parked car in Haarlem, police investigating
Police are investigating after a deceased person was found in a parked car on the Rijksstraatweg in Haarlem-Noord. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the discovery and the circ...
Anne Hathaway expecting third child: 'Baby, I'm yours'
American actress Anne Hathaway and her husband Adam Shulman are expecting their third child. Hathaway shared the news on Friday through an Instagram video featuring her baby bump.
Von der Leyen wants clarity on EU budget in October
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's multi-annual budget funding must be clarified by the next summit in October. Her announcement followed a meeting of EU leaders i...
Iran links nuclear inspections to US negotiations
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that IAEA access to the country's nuclear facilities is contingent on the outcome of negotiations with the United States. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Es...
Jetten hopes EU pressure on Sierra Leone leads to Bolle Jos extradition
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten welcomed a new EU agreement to collectively pressure countries that facilitate drug trafficking or refuse to extradite criminals. The initiative specifically targets th...
Greening of Haarlem homes declines: fewer new insulation, heat pumps and solar panels
The adoption of sustainable home improvements in Haarlem has significantly declined, with solar panel installations reaching their lowest levels since 2017. Additionally, the number of subsidized heat...
Next week COVID hearings with two former education ministers
Former Dutch education ministers Ingrid van Engelshoven and Arie Slob will be questioned by a parliamentary inquiry committee next week. The hearings will focus on how government coronavirus measures ...
Sleutelbloem Day concludes ‘On a Journey’ theme: ‘This day is so fun we don’t even miss our phones’
Students at the Sleutelbloem school celebrated Sleutelbloemdag to conclude their year-long theme, "On a Journey." The event featured various activities that left participants enthusiastic and grateful...
From budgets to dormers: Amsterdam is the first municipality with a center where residents can view decision-making
New offshore vessel Windcat Haarlem offers crew cinema, gym and racing sims
Shipping company Windcat has launched the Windcat Haarlem, the third vessel in its series of six Commissioning Service Operations Vessels. The offshore ship is equipped with premium crew amenities, in...
Why Rob Jetten needs to lose some color
The Dutch cabinet is focused on resolving the country's nitrogen crisis, a task assigned to Jaimi van Essen, the youngest minister in the government. The 34-year-old D66 politician is challenged with ...
Shakira scores first Dutch number 1 hit in years with World Cup song
Shakira has reached the number one spot on the Dutch Single Top 100 with "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Burna Boy. The track serves as the official anthem for the current FIFA World Cup.
Girl from Meerstad suspected of double murder of her parents
A 15-year-old girl from Meerstad has been arrested and charged with the double murder of her parents. Following a court appearance, a judge ordered her to remain in custody for at least 14 days while ...
Roadside and container on fire on Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk
On Friday afternoon, the fire department responded to two separate fires on the Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk within a ten-minute span. The incidents involved a fire in a roadside verge and another in ...
Cyclist injured in collision with taxi on Jan Pieter Heijestraat in Amsterdam-West
Lebanon: dozens dead and injured since midnight
At least 47 people have been killed and 97 others injured in Lebanon following Israeli attacks since midnight, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Officials stated the death toll rose from e...