Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Many Dutch entrepreneurs see Trump's policies as biggest risk
Dutch entrepreneurs doing business internationally identify US President Donald Trump's trade policies as their most significant geopolitical challenge. Approximately half of these business owners rep...
Experts: accelerate energy transition and keep Groningen gas as a safety net
A group of 22 safety and energy experts recommends that the Netherlands accelerate its energy transition to reduce reliance on foreign energy imports. The experts suggest maintaining the Groningen gas...
Iran attacks fuel tanks in Bahrain
Iran attacked fuel storage tanks at a facility in Bahrain's Muharraq Governorate on Thursday. No specific details regarding casualties or the extent of the damage were provided in the report.
Owners still in Australia, but cat Floki found after a year: Feels like a movie
A Bengal cat named Floki has been reunited with his owners after going missing for ten months from his home in Amsterdam. Although his owners are currently in Australia due to travel delays, the cat w...
Housing associations slam municipality: Bloemendaal is not a state within a state
Housing corporations Brederode Wonen and Pré Wonen have criticized the municipality of Bloemendaal for failing to increase its social housing stock. The organizations emphasized that Bloemendaal must...
Margot has ‘hopelessly’ much green algae on her terrace: ‘Farmer Tom, how do I get rid of it? Help!’
In a weekly column, a reader named Margot asks Boer Tom for advice on how to remove an overwhelming amount of green algae from her terrace. She seeks a solution to the persistent issue that has affect...
Senegal introduces even stricter anti-LGBTQ law
Senegal has increased the prison sentence for same-sex relations to a range of five to ten years, up from the previous maximum of five years. This legislative change occurs amidst a broader campaign a...
Frisian artists take center stage at King's Day concert in Dokkum
The annual King's Day concert will take place on April 22 at Theater Sense in Dokkum, featuring Frisian artists. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will attend the event alongside organizers of t...
Forty North Holland and Flevoland council groups demand end to expat tax breaks: 'Excessive pressure on housing market'
Forty local council factions from North Holland and Flevoland, led by Haarlem's PvdA, are calling on the Dutch Parliament to end the 30% tax break for expats. The group argues that the incentive place...
Two oil tankers attacked in Iraqi waters
Two oil tankers carrying Iraqi oil were attacked in Iraqi waters, resulting in fires on both vessels. The ships involved were sailing under the flags of the Marshall Islands and Malta.
Red Cross: Humanitarian nightmare for Sudanese refugees
The Red Cross has warned that the refugee crisis surrounding Sudan is turning into a humanitarian nightmare as neighboring countries like Ethiopia, Chad, and South Sudan struggle to support millions o...
The most expensive petrol is in Wieringermeer, the cheapest in Amsterdam. These are the most affordable gas stations in North Holland
As fuel prices rise significantly, a report by Noordhollands Dagblad identifies Amsterdam as having the cheapest petrol in the province of North Holland. The study highlights the most affordable gas s...
No unaccompanied minor males at Tolweg asylum center: Heemskerk and Uitgeest reach firm agreement after tough talks with COA
The municipalities of Heemskerk and Uitgeest have reached an agreement with the COA regarding the asylum seeker center on the Tolweg border. Under the new terms, the facility will not house unaccompan...
Dead and wounded in Israeli attack on Beirut beach
An Israeli airstrike on Ramlet al-Baida public beach near central Beirut killed at least seven people and injured 21 others. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the beach had become a refuge...
Tower in Dubai hit by Iranian drone
An Iranian drone struck a building near Creek Harbour in Dubai during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Emergency services successfully extinguished a small fire caused by the impact, and loca...
US releases 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserve over a 120-day period starting next week. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the move, which marks a sign...
Velsen municipality shares digital security concerns but will not yet take action on US tech dependence
The municipality of Velsen has acknowledged concerns regarding digital security and its dependency on American technology but will not take immediate action to reduce this reliance. The announcement f...
Faster green transition makes the Netherlands more resilient to war
A group of 23 experts in energy and security argues that the Netherlands must accelerate its transition to sustainable energy to enhance national security and independence. They warn that in a world o...
Toos & Henk - March 12
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The illustrations are released every Monday through Saturday.
Chef of world-famous restaurant Noma leaves after allegations of violence
René Redzepi, the co-founder and head chef of the world-renowned Michelin-star restaurant Noma, has announced his resignation via Instagram. The departure follows allegations of assault involving the...