Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Marius Borg Høiby will not be released from prison after all
A Norwegian appeals court has ruled that Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in custody after more than four months in detention. The decision overturned a previous ...
Menstrual and menopause symptoms in cleaning labor agreement: 'Endure the discomfort'
The Dutch cleaning sector has officially included provisions for menstrual and menopause symptoms in its new collective labor agreement. This update recognizes the impact of these health issues on wor...
British PM on Belfast riots: shocking and unacceptable
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned riots in Belfast following a recent knife attack, describing the violence as shocking and unacceptable. Starmer emphasized that the targeting of indiv...
Heemskerk coalition formed: HL, HvH and CDA reach agreement
A new governing coalition has been formed in Heemskerk after political parties Heemskerk Lokaal, Hart van Heemskerk, and CDA reached a final agreement. The announcement follows weeks of negotiations a...
Van Ark advocated for stricter COVID lockdown in autumn 2020
Former Health Minister Tamara van Ark testified to the parliamentary inquiry commission that she pushed for a strict lockdown in the autumn of 2020 to combat rising COVID-19 cases. Despite her recomme...
SP and D66 question province over three villas next to the Ruin of Brederode: Has the province investigated the impact of the construction?
The SP and D66 political parties have questioned the provincial government of North Holland regarding the potential construction of three villas near the Ruïne van Brederode. The parties are seeking ...
Healthcare came close to code black several times during the pandemic
Former Medical Care Minister Tamara van Ark testified to a parliamentary inquiry commission that the Dutch healthcare system nearly reached "code black" several times during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alt...
Ukraine attacks Russian-used Mariupol port
Ukraine launched an overnight attack on several facilities in the port of Mariupol, which is currently under Russian control. Kyiv officials stated that the strike has significantly hindered Russia's ...
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Community service for Geert Dales for insult, slander and doxing
Former politician Geert Dales was sentenced by an Amsterdam court to 80 hours of community service, with 40 hours suspended, for insulting a taxi driver, defamation, and doxing. The ruling follows an ...
Bust of drug gang with Amsterdam connection leads to discovery of raped woman in Austria
Austrian police dismantled a Hungarian drug gang that was importing large quantities of ecstasy and speed from Amsterdam. During the investigation, authorities discovered that the gang was also involv...
No trains between Central Station and Utrecht due to lightning strike
Train services between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht have been suspended following a lightning strike between Breukelen and Utrecht. Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until appr...
Van Ark: COVID crisis urgency took precedence over the long term
Former Health Minister Tamara van Ark testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet rarely had the opportunity to weigh long-term consequences of COVID-19 measures against ...
Media: Thousands of Iranians without water after US attacks
Iranian state media reports that thousands of residents in southern Sirik are without drinking water during a period of extreme heat following US air strikes. The bombings reportedly caused significan...
57 municipal notices on demolition, tree removal and hospitality in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 57 permit applications last week concerning demolition, tree felling, and hospitality activities. These reports aim to inform residents about various developments...
Sydney Sweeney disappointed pole dancing scene was cut from Euphoria: 'Worked hard'
Sydney Sweeney expressed disappointment that a pole dancing scene she prepared for was cut from the third and final season of the series Euphoria. Creator Sam Levinson removed the sequence despite the...
City council pushes for supermarket beer ban during Heemskerk festivals: 'Things happen there that you don't want to see'
The Heemskerk local government is proposing a ban on supermarket alcohol sales during the annual Volksfeesten to combat public nuisance and underage drinking. Despite previous measures like increased ...
Brakes on extra floors for Haarlem buildings: Too expensive, legally complex and parking issues
The Haarlem city government has decided against a city-wide initiative to add extra floors to existing buildings following a two-year feasibility study. While the project aimed to address housing shor...
