Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Solar panel warranty means repairs are truly free, says Disputes Committee
The Dutch Disputes Committee has clarified that solar panel warranties must cover the full cost of repairing or replacing defective components, such as inverters. This confirmation ensures that parts ...
Kleine Houtweg to be greened, and Kamperlaan u-turn to remain after all
The Haarlem city council has approved the renovation and redesign of the Kleine Houtweg, which will replace a traffic lane with more greenery and include sewer repairs. In an unexpected move, the coun...
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral. The company reported that an "anomaly" occurred during the procedure, but confirmed th...
Romanian apartment building near Ukraine border hit by drone
A residential complex in the Romanian city of Galati, near the border with Ukraine, was struck by a drone, causing a fire on the tenth floor. The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that th...
John Eylders hated pubs – yet he opened the illustrious Café Eijlders
Daniëlle (59) and Emma (27): ‘I want you and your sister Sarah to be able to make choices without financial pressure, precisely because I felt it so strongly myself’
Review: Almost 84-year-old Paul McCartney delivers a moving tribute to the 50s with The Boys of Dungeon Lane
Amsterdam strives to be a leading tech hub but keeps falling behind: ‘We are losing to cities we should be beating’
The best places for queer women to go out in Amsterdam
Review Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me: Kurt Vile lets you dream away with sparkling guitar playing
Review: Diavola is a strong album where the songs are populated by devils and angels
Dutch House of Representatives highly critical of EU-Asian aviation agreement
The Dutch House of Representatives has expressed strong criticism regarding a new aviation treaty between the European Commission and Southeast Asian nations. While some political parties are concerne...
Vance: No deal with Iran yet, parties close to agreement
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that while a deal between Iran and the United States has not yet been finalized, negotiators are very close to reaching an agreement. Speaking to reporters in Washi...
No drones over World Cup stadiums in US host cities
The US Federal Aviation Administration has announced a ban on drone flights over stadiums and fan events in host cities during the World Cup in June and July. This restriction will be enforced on matc...
Van den Brink visits Ter Apel and repeats call for shelter spaces
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink made an unexpected visit to the overcrowded registration center in Ter Apel on Thursday evening to assess the ongoing reception crisis. During the visit, he spoke wi...
Minister postpones disability care cuts until after 2027
Minister of Long-term Care Mirjam Sterk has announced that budget cuts to long-term disability care will be postponed until after 2027. By shifting internal ministry funds, the government will reverse...
Ye performances at GelreDome can go ahead, permit granted
American rapper Ye has received an event permit from the municipality of Arnhem for his upcoming performances at the GelreDome stadium. The two concerts are scheduled to take place in just over a week...
15 years in prison for Austrian who planned Taylor Swift concert attack
An Austrian court has sentenced Beran A. to 15 years in prison for planning a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The credible threat led to the cancellation of three scheduled perfo...
Ye performances at GelreDome can go ahead, permit granted
The municipality of Arnhem has granted an event permit for American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to perform two concerts at the GelreDome stadium. The shows are scheduled to take place in ...
Harassed asylum center supporters leave Uithoorn protest
Proponents of an asylum reception center in Uithoorn ended their protest on Thursday evening after being harassed by opponents. The situation escalated as opponents threw bottles and eggs and set off ...