Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Annual Hajj pilgrimage begins in Mecca
The annual Hajj pilgrimage has commenced in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with more than 1.5 million pilgrims already in attendance. Millions of tents have been set up in nearby Mina to accommodate the massive...
Max Verstappen third in Canadian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen finished in third place at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive victory for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium in second place driving...
Week starts with tropical temperatures, Tuesday hottest day, later slightly cooler
The upcoming week will feature summer temperatures ranging from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius. While the week begins with sunny and dry conditions, cloud cover is expected to increase in the following days...
Weekly tips: things to do in Amsterdam (May 25 to 29)
From May 25 to May 29, Amsterdam features a variety of activities and events for residents and visitors to enjoy. The article encourages people to take advantage of the sunny weather by visiting terra...
Major missile attack on energy infrastructure in Belgorod
A large missile attack targeted energy infrastructure in the Russian region of Belgorod, according to local authorities and the Interfax news agency. The city of Belgorod, situated near the Ukrainian ...
Imprisoned Flotilla activist Cerisa (24) kicked, beaten and humiliated: ‘It was worth it, I would go again’
Twenty-four-year-old Dutch activist Cerisa van Kesteren has returned to the Netherlands after being intercepted and detained while participating in a flotilla to Gaza. She reports being physically abu...
Beloved ‘ugly duckling’ returns: now electric
Citroën has announced the return of the iconic 2CV, commonly known as the 'ugly duck,' which will now be produced as an electric vehicle. This transition to electric power represents a major update f...
Six new homes in Bennebroek, but once again none in social housing
The Bloemendaal municipal council has approved the construction of six new apartments at Rijksstraatweg 18 in Bennebroek, replacing a site previously intended for retail space. The project aims to pro...
Shoes completely dismantled for recycling in Heerhugowaard: ‘Look how many shoes you have. We are walking on a problem every day’
FastFeetGrinded in Heerhugowaard processes thousands of old shoes per hour into reusable raw materials to help the European fashion industry become fully circular. As a leader in recycling, the Nether...
Common mistakes when growing fresh herbs. ‘Basil is a favorite, but harder to grow’
Growing fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and mint can be more challenging than it appears, often leading to common mistakes like poor germination or yellowing leaves. This article provides advice on h...
Number of self-employed remains high despite stricter Tax Authority checks
The number of self-employed workers in the Netherlands, particularly in the healthcare and construction sectors, saw a slight increase during the first quarter of the year. This growth persists despit...
Wijkertoren award for Bert Kisjes as he steps down as chairman of Great Church foundation
Bert Kisjes stepped down as chairman of the foundation for the Grote Kerk in Beverwijk on Sunday evening. To mark the occasion, Mayor Martijn Smit awarded him the Wijkertoren pin for his years of serv...
Reader's question: Company increases heat pump bill by 25% without consultation. Is it allowed?
A homeowner faced a surprise price increase when an installation company billed over €8,200 for a heat pump initially quoted at €6,500. The article addresses the legal limitations on price hikes a...
BP gas station likely to go. Geesterduin, one of Castricum's largest construction projects, moves a step closer
Developer Hoorne Vastgoed has reached an agreement with BP to remove a gas station at Geesterduin in Castricum, clearing a major hurdle for a large residential project. The Geesterduin 2.0 development...
Fierce resistance to Kleine Houtweg redevelopment. 'Greenest part of Haarlem even greener? Total nonsense!'
A large majority of residents in Haarlem are opposing the planned renovation of the Kleine Houtweg, according to a survey by Haarlems Dagblad. Critics argue that merging bicycle and car lanes to incre...
Residents of house shot at in IJmuiden want to go home: 'We are not part of this conflict'
Residents of a home in IJmuiden that was recently shot at are challenging a closure order in a Haarlem court to seek an immediate return to their residence. The father of the family testified that the...
Oil prices fall more than 5 percent on Iran deal hopes
Oil prices have fallen by more than 5% amid hopes for a deal between the United States and Iran to end conflict. Additionally, Asian markets experienced slight gains following these developments.
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Inmates protest against torture in Venezuelan prison
Hundreds of prisoners in the Venezuelan city of Barinas seized control of a prison on Sunday to protest against alleged torture. The inmates are demanding the resignation of the facility's director as...
Two swimmers drown off French coast due to strong currents
Two swimmers drowned off the French coast in the Gironde department after being swept away by strong currents. Local authorities confirmed the incident and highlighted the dangerous conditions in the ...