Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
‘Vroom, vroom!’ The god-awful racket makes me throw open the window. Who is fueling my murderous rage?
This cheap drug can prevent heart attacks, but strict rules keep it from patients: ‘This can’t be true’
A cheap gout medication approved by the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board has been shown to prevent heart attacks, but regulatory barriers are preventing heart patients from accessing it. Despite its e...
Video | Father of late Jade Kops: 'There is pain, but also pride'
Jochem Myjer raises 162,964 euros for narcolepsy foundation through shows
Dutch comedian Jochem Myjer raised 162,964 euros for his foundation, Stichting Wakker Worden Wakker Worden, through two benefit performances of his show Net Alsof. The funds will support the fight aga...
Spaarndamseweg to close for a year and a half for cyclists heading to city center
The southbound lane of the Spaarndamseweg in Haarlem will be closed to cyclists until February 2028 to accommodate local construction projects. Cyclists traveling from Haarlem-Noord to the city center...
El Niño has begun, major impacts expected, according to Japanese agency
The Japanese meteorological service has announced the official start of El Niño, with significant global climate consequences expected. The phenomenon involves the warming of Pacific Ocean waters alo...
Gasunie concerned about gas reserves for coming winter
Gasunie has expressed concerns that gas reserves in the Netherlands may not be replenished in time for the upcoming winter. The national gas infrastructure company warns that storage levels could fall...
People and companies prosecuted for Hong Kong residential complex fire
Authorities in Hong Kong are prosecuting seven individuals and two companies following a fatal fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last year. The charges, linked to renovation work at the s...
Electric trucks are ready, but charging stations and power are lacking: waiting times up to 12 years
Despite incentives to switch to electric trucks, transport companies face significant delays due to a lack of power grid capacity and charging infrastructure. Waiting times for grid connections have r...
Self-harvest garden at Marquette in Heemskerk doubles in size after success
The self-harvest garden at the Château Marquette estate in Heemskerk has proven successful during its first year. Consequently, the garden is set to double in size as it enters its second season.
Zahara Jolie-Pitt also wants to officially drop father's surname
Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has initiated legal proceedings to officially remove her father's surname. The 21-year-old is following the example of her siblings who...
Hila Noorzai loses father three weeks after the birth of her son
Dutch presenter Hila Noorzai announced the death of her father in an Instagram post. The loss occurred just three weeks after her father became a grandfather following the birth of her son.
Velsen holds second pizza night for youth: what matters to you?
The municipality of Velsen is hosting a pizza evening on Monday, June 15, for residents aged 14 to 22. The event provides a platform for young people to discuss topics they find important and to meet ...
At least twelve dead after shooting near Johannesburg
At least twelve people were killed and nine others injured during a mass shooting near Johannesburg, South Africa, on Tuesday evening. Local police are currently searching for more than ten suspects l...
North Holland traffic: Delays on the N242 and A4 during Wednesday morning rush hour, June 10
The morning rush hour in North Holland on Wednesday, June 10, was reported as generally quiet. Minor traffic delays of several minutes occurred on the N242 and A4 motorways.
Companies using AI pay insufficient attention to impact on staff
Companies implementing artificial intelligence are failing to adequately consider the impact on their employees. The adoption of AI often leads to changes in task complexity and mental workload, requi...
It proved child’s play to make a Russian oligarch pay a billion euros too much for his paintings
Die On This Hill singer Sienna Spiro to perform in Amsterdam in March
British singer Sienna Spiro, known for her hit "Die On This Hill," will perform at the Gashouder in Amsterdam on March 14, 2027. The event was announced by concert organizer MOJO.
Late bloomer Niels Reemeijer (23) aims to push limits after Tour of Albania victory: 'I love very tough races'
23-year-old cyclist Niels Reemeijer from Spaarndam has achieved a career highlight by winning the Tour of Albania. Having started his journey in Haarlem's Muggenronde, the self-described late bloomer ...
Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette to perform at first World Cup match in Canada
Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette are set to perform at the first FIFA World Cup match hosted in Canada. The two musicians are part of a larger group of Canadian artists scheduled to give performan...