Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Housing project De Heerlijkheid Curtis in Heemskerk delayed by up to 1.5 years due to nitrogen regulations
The De Heerlijkheid Curtis housing project in Heemskerk has been delayed by up to 1.5 years due to nitrogen regulations. Local officials are currently awaiting a national breakthrough regarding nitrog...
Uitgeest battles weeds: first brushcutters and boiling water, then the street sweeper
The municipality of Uitgeest has launched its seasonal weed control program for paved surfaces, including sidewalks, bike paths, and streets. Maintenance crews are using a combination of brush cutters...
Toos & Henk - March 26
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The series is published daily from Monday through Saturday.
River cruise ship hits Amsterdam Bridge and cannot continue
Women off sick due to stress twice as often as men
Women are twice as likely as men to take sick leave due to stress, especially those between the ages of 25 and 45. On average, employees who stop working due to stress-related issues remain absent for...
WHO: health situation in Cuba is deeply concerning
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has described the health situation in Cuba as "deeply worrying" in a statement on social media. The assessment highlights growing ...
Soy Kroon portrays cabaret artist Frans Halsema: ‘His mother-in-law said: you must do this’
Bus 35 to disappear, leading Tuindorp Oostzaan to fear the worst: ‘It makes no sense’
Brazil unveils first locally assembled fighter jet
Brazil has unveiled its first domestically assembled Gripen supersonic jet fighter, becoming the first Latin American nation to produce such an aircraft. The project is a collaboration with the Swedis...
Police investigate shooting and explosion in Den Bosch
Police are investigating a shooting incident and an explosion that occurred on Wednesday night in the Empel neighborhood of Den Bosch. The incident took place on the Breeakkers street and is currently...
Triple Threat forced to let Lions go and is now in the waiting room
The Haarlem basketball team Triple Threat suffered a defeat against the Lions from Landsmeer despite a strong performance during one phase of the match. The loss places the team in a waiting position ...
River cruise ship hits Amsterdamsebrug, captain slightly injured
A river cruise ship collided with the Amsterdamsebrug over the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage to the vessel's wheelhouse and slightly injuring the skipper. The ...
CEO of largest asset manager warns of dire consequences if oil hits $150
Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has warned of severe global economic consequences if oil prices reach $150 per barrel. He described a potential doom scenario that would be felt worldwide should such...
Figure skaters Tsiba and Danilova out after finishing last in short program
Dutch figure skaters Michel Tsiba and Daria Danilova were eliminated from the World Championships in Prague after finishing in last place during the short program. The pair earned a score of 48.77, fa...
Tariq Ramadan sentenced to 18 years in prison in Paris for rape
Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a French court for the rape of three women. Ramadan, who was not present for the ruling, will also be banned from enteri...
Crisis? What crisis? Dutch Parliament bickers over how bad energy prices already are
The Dutch House of Representatives is debating how to respond to rising energy prices, with the cabinet being urged to prepare contingency measures. However, political parties remain divided on the se...
Iranian Foreign Minister: no plans to negotiate with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on state television that Iran has no plans to negotiate with the United States and intends to continue its policy of resistance. This announcement comes ...
Minister Berendsen urges ‘Brexit Reset’ in London: ‘Re-engage UK in European security’
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen traveled to London to advocate for a 'Brexit Reset' and closer cooperation with the United Kingdom on European security. He emphasized that the Netherlands conside...
Haaksbergen council approves asylum reception criteria after referendum
The Haaksbergen municipal council has approved a set of criteria for selecting asylum seeker reception locations following a local referendum. A majority of the council members expressed confidence th...
Expert: 'Trump is unpredictable, so investors don't know which way it's going and are doing nothing'
Investors are currently navigating volatile financial markets driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. This atmosphere of uncertainty has led many small ...