Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Crisis or not, garden centers are thriving: ‘The start is like Skirt Day—as if everyone agreed to get to work’
Despite high inflation, garden centers and hardware stores in the Netherlands are seeing a surge in customers as the first signs of spring appear. The industry remains resilient, with millions of cons...
Minister Vijlbrief warns: State pension plan is gone for now, but the problem remains
Minister Hans Vijlbrief has invited labor unions to discuss the future of the Dutch social security system after the government's controversial AOW plan was put on hold. He warned that interventions r...
How to be the first to read indebuurt Haarlem articles
The local news platform indebuurt Haarlem is encouraging readers to enable push notifications on its mobile app to receive the latest updates immediately. The site provides instructions on how to conf...
Large majority wants municipality to rescue bankrupt TommyTomato: 'Otherwise parents will fall back on chocolate spread sandwiches'
A majority of survey respondents are calling for government intervention to save TommyTomato, a provider of healthy school lunches that recently went bankrupt. Supporters argue the service is essentia...
Five reasons why Telstar stays in the Eredivisie (and one why the White Lions might still be relegated)
Telstar has five matches remaining to secure its position in the Eredivisie for the first time since the 1977-1978 season. The article outlines five reasons why the Velsen-based team is likely to avoi...
Kostverloren garden association welcomes nature but must make way for encroaching city
Tuinvereniging Kostverloren, located along the Amstel river near Amsterdam, promotes biodiversity through pesticide-free gardening and the cultivation of native plant species. While the area serves as...
Proud garden owners showcase their green paradises during Open Gardens evening: ‘Also an incentive to get things done’
Garden owners in Akersloot and Uitgeest opened their private gardens to the public on Friday evening for the "Open Tuinen-avond" event. Local gardening enthusiasts visited the various displays to shar...
Roxane van Iperen concerned about Big Tech: The business model of major tech platforms is not intended to improve our lives
Author Roxane van Iperen has written the essay 'Ik zie wat ik geloof' for the Month of Philosophy, focusing on the influence of Big Tech on society. She argues that the business models of major tech p...
Ombudsman critical of plan to cut welfare benefits
Dutch National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen has criticized the cabinet's proposal to reduce spending on social assistance benefits. Van Zutphen expressed his concerns in a formal letter to Minister T...
Former Ajax player Perr Schuurs opens up about dark thoughts during nightmare recovery: 'I hoped I wouldn't wake up anymore'
Former Ajax defender Perr Schuurs has opened up about the severe mental health struggles and dark thoughts he experienced during a grueling two-and-a-half-year rehabilitation from a serious injury. Th...
Screen Time | Moon mission makes mobile phones mainstream in space
Tech reporter Rutger Otto's weekly column discusses the increasing use of mobile phones for capturing high-quality photography in space. The article highlights impressive images taken by mobile device...
US delegation arrives in Islamabad for Iran talks
An American delegation has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to engage in negotiations with Iran aimed at establishing a sustainable truce. Pakistan is acting as the mediator for the talks, which were i...
High diesel prices hit major sectors: 'Additional costs of 800,000 to 900,000 euros'
High diesel prices are causing significant financial concern for companies in the transport, logistics, construction, and agricultural sectors. These businesses fear that the rising costs, which can r...
Mystery: why is there a giant statue of a leg here in East?
A giant statue of a leg located on Polderweg in Amsterdam-Oost has sparked curiosity among local residents and commuters. The massive artwork is a visible landmark for those traveling near Muiderpoort...
Ton Witkamp not angry after assault by group of youths: "I want to have a conversation"
Ton Witkamp was assaulted by a group of approximately fifteen youths in Haarlem on Easter Monday after he confronted one of them for touching his car mirror. Despite suffering injuries including a con...
CNN: Indications China preparing arms delivery to Iran
U.S. intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the coming weeks. The report, cited by CNN, is based on information from three sources familiar wi...
Artemis II mission astronauts transferred to navy ship
The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission have been transferred to a U.S. Navy ship for medical examinations. NASA footage showed the crew walking across the ship's deck independently after the tr...
Waiting? Working! Twelve permit holders from across the country get help finding work in West-Friesland
Twelve status holders with healthcare backgrounds from asylum centers across the Netherlands are participating in a pilot program to find employment in West-Friesland. The initiative provides language...
World's largest gasoline port has more gasoline than the Netherlands needs despite oil crisis
Amsterdam remains the world's largest gasoline port and currently holds more fuel than the Netherlands requires, despite the ongoing global oil crisis. While gasoline supplies remain stable and contin...
Length rules must apply to all vessels, including maritime heritage
This weekly proposition invites public feedback on whether maritime length regulations should apply to all vessels, including historical 'sailing heritage' ships. The debate focuses on whether these t...