Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Boil water advisory for Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in North lifted
The boil water advisory for residents on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam-Noord has been lifted after safety tests confirmed the water is safe to drink. The advisory was initially issued after...
Attention Amsterdammers: You can now have your passport delivered home for free
The municipality of Amsterdam is offering residents free home delivery for new passports until July 3rd. This service provides an alternative for those unable to visit a city office before their curre...
Sale of old town hall in Oud-Velsen fails: Only bidder rejected
The sale of the old town hall in Oud-Velsen has failed after the local government rejected the only bid received for the property. Despite ten viewings, only one candidate submitted an offer, which wa...
Wienen refuses to tell FVD which hotel houses Haarlem status holders
Haarlem Mayor Jos Wienen has refused to disclose the specific hotel location where 30 status holders were urgently housed in June to FVD council member Senne Kroon. Wienen stated there is no necessity...
Nel Schuttevaêr-Velthuijs and five other Beverwijk residents posthumously honored with Yad Vashem recognition
Six individuals from Beverwijk, including Nel Schuttevaêr-Velthuijs, have been posthumously honored with the Yad Vashem 'Righteous Among the Nations' award. This title is granted by the state of Isra...
Senate votes for ban on conversion therapy
The Dutch Senate has passed a bill banning conversion therapy aimed at 'curing' homosexuality. Supporters of the legislation cited scientific evidence linking these practices to severe mental health i...
Thijs Römer reflects on his conviction in the theater
European Parliament approves lower tariffs on US products
A majority of the European Parliament has voted to lower import tariffs on various American products. This decision is intended to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing new trade tariffs o...
Person rushed to hospital after stabbing in Haarlem park
Emergency services responded to a stabbing at the Staten Bolwerk in Haarlem on Tuesday afternoon. One victim was injured in the incident and rushed to the hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Source: G7 agrees on new energy sanctions against Russia
The G7 nations have reached an agreement to impose new energy sanctions on Russia in an effort to increase international pressure. The consensus was established during a meeting of world leaders held ...
Battle for extra days off at Albert Heijn: part-timers want ‘forbidden’ labor agreement rule
Five part-time employees at an Albert Heijn distribution center challenged a collective labor agreement rule that awards extra vacation days only to those working more than 32 hours per week. Although...
Ideal age for first smartphone? 12, say parents – up from 10
Most Dutch parents now consider 12 to be the ideal age for a child to receive their first smartphone, an increase from the previous preference of 10 years. This shift is driven by concerns regarding e...
Marieke Elsinga still recovering from broken foot: 'Walking all hunched over'
Qmusic presenter Marieke Elsinga is currently recovering from a broken metatarsal sustained during a radio challenge last month. She reported being halfway through her rehabilitation after the injury,...
New app helps parents guide children with their first phone
The new Dutch app Startphone has been launched to help parents guide their children as they begin using their first smartphones. The app gradually unlocks features based on the child's age and parenta...
KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia and Dubai until August
KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Dubai until August 9th due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The Dutch airline announced the decision on Tuesday in response t...
Indications of flash powder use in powerful explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp
A massive explosion that destroyed an Amsterdam gym and injured seven people was likely caused by flash powder, a highly sensitive substance often used in heavy fireworks or ATM bombings. Experts beli...
EU bans extra hand luggage fees
The European Union has reached an agreement to eliminate extra fees for small carry-on luggage on flights within member states. This deal between EU countries and the European Parliament aims to stand...
Nike x Patta World Cup collection sells out rapidly and resells for hundreds of extra euros
The Nike x Patta World Cup collection for the Dutch national football team sold out rapidly following its release on both the Patta and Nike websites. The high demand led to the items disappearing wit...
Sister of Onno Kuut, murdered in 2009: my brother mattered
On the first day of the appeal trial against the 'tattoo killers' in Rotterdam, the sister of Onno Kuut spoke about her brother who was murdered in 2009. She emphasized that he was a person with a sto...