Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Weather shift on the way: temperatures to rise to 25 degrees after wet days
A significant weather shift is expected in the Netherlands, starting with heavy rain and cool temperatures of 12 degrees on Friday. Following a period of light precipitation, a warming trend will see ...
Power outage in Amsterdam-Noord and Landsmeer affects 3,000 households
Susan Visser to make musical debut in 40-45, the Musical starting in September
Susan Visser will make her musical debut in the production 40-45, de Musical starting this September. She will star alongside René van Kooten, Esmée Dekker, and Joep Paddenburg in the production ann...
Gezondheid op 1 sues State over customized agreements with Tata Steel; ‘Health is insufficiently protected’
The organization Gezondheid op 1 is filing a lawsuit against the Dutch State over custom agreements with Tata Steel, alleging that health and environmental protections are insufficient. Director Antoi...
Meindert (27) suffered a spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water: ‘I lay face down and could no longer move’
Meindert Schulting, 27, suffered a high spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water from a boat on the hottest day ever recorded in the Netherlands. He is now sharing his story to warn others a...
TNO finds solution for growing mountain of discarded solar panels
TNO has developed a new laser technology to efficiently recycle discarded solar panels and recover over 99 percent of the silver and high-purity silicon they contain. This innovation aims to provide a...
Many Gall & Gall stores closed today due to strike
Many Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands are closed today as employees strike over stalled collective labor agreement negotiations. The FNV union organized the walkout, criticizing parent...
Van Rossem and Wortelboer talk to each other like grandfather and granddaughter
Car damaged by fire in Haarlem, packs of matches found
A car was destroyed by fire on the Boterplein in Haarlem during the night of Thursday to Friday. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson after discovering boxes of matches at...
North Holland traffic: quiet morning rush hour on Friday, May 15
Traffic in Noord-Holland started quietly during the morning rush hour on Friday, May 15. Authorities reported that vehicles were moving smoothly without any major delays.
Laan van Vlaanderen road closure to stay, but not all residents are happy
A controversial rush-hour traffic restriction on Laan van Vlaanderen in Amsterdam will remain in place following a court ruling that questioned why the measure is not active 24 hours a day. While some...
't Groot Clooster users remain sharp after 'disappointing' meeting with alderman: 'Don't feel taken seriously'
Stakeholders of the 't Groot Clooster project in Heemstede expressed continued dissatisfaction following a meeting with Alderman Eveline Stam about the participation process. Claiming they do not feel...
Jeroen Bleekemolen (44) thought the Nürburgring 24 Hours was too dangerous, but will take on Max Verstappen in the Green Hell this weekend anyway
Dutch racing driver Jeroen Bleekemolen will compete in this weekend's 24 Hours of Nürburgring alongside fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen, despite previous safety concerns. The veteran endurance racer f...
Schiphol environmental study falls short for local residents, advisory body says
The Dutch Commission for Environmental Impact Assessment has advised the cabinet that a study regarding new flight rules for Schiphol Airport is insufficient to guarantee the protection of local resid...
Finland issues drone warning, country on high alert
Finnish authorities issued a drone threat warning for the Uusimaa region, including Helsinki, on Thursday night, advising residents to stay indoors. The Finnish Armed Forces clarified that there was n...
Actor Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin expecting first child
Actor Dylan Sprouse and Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news through a post on Instagram on Thursday.
Trump: fantastic trade deals reached with China
US President Donald Trump announced that he has concluded trade agreements with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The statement was made during Trump's visit to the Zhongnanhai leadership complex in Beijing.
Jetten willing to adapt cooperation within the Kingdom
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has expressed a willingness to update the cooperation agreements between the four constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During a tour of the Caribbean ...
American Pie actor Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen split after 18 years of marriage
Actor Jason Biggs and his wife, Jenny Mollen, have separated after eighteen years of marriage. A spokesperson for the couple confirmed the split to People magazine.
Toos & Henk - May 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip, which is published daily from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides a unique and satirical perspective on current events and the latest...