Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

City hopping without flight shame: Elysian Aircraft develops 90-passenger electric plane in Hoofddorp
The Hoofddorp-based startup Elysian Aircraft is developing an all-electric aircraft capable of transporting 90 passengers over distances of up to 750 kilometers. Founded by members of prominent aviati...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax seek crucial win in clash with champions PSV
Ajax is seeking a crucial victory against national champions PSV at the Johan Cruijff Arena to improve their Eredivisie standing and avoid play-offs. While PSV is playing for honor, the match remains ...

Marjo waits fourteen months for complete repair of her tricycle: ‘Clearly substandard’
Marjo Zwart from Bussum waited fourteen months for the repair of her essential tricycle, which she relies on for mobility and social interaction. The long delay highlights significant issues with the ...

Loitering nuisance hangs like a dark cloud over opening of Prof. Boumanstraat playground. 'They scream and throw stones'
A renovated playground on Professor Boumanstraat in Haarlem's Boerhaavewijk neighborhood celebrated its opening on Thursday afternoon. Despite positive feedback on the new facilities, local residents ...

Elon Musk feels cheated by OpenAI and wants to redirect the company
Elon Musk has initiated a lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, questioning the company's shift from a non-profit to a commercial entity. The initial days of the trial featured arguments from Musk an...

'Shower with your partner': Saving water is simple, according to reader tips
Readers in the Netherlands are sharing simple tips to save drinking water in response to potential shortages caused by increasingly frequent droughts. Popular suggestions for reducing waste include us...

Asylum pressure from The Hague strains Beverwijk coalition talks
Coalition negotiations in Beverwijk between four political parties are under pressure due to national mandates from The Hague regarding asylum seeker housing. The lead party faces a dilemma as these r...

Much more was wrong at De Beren in Alkmaar, say former employees: Unpaid wages and forced to cook 'stinking chicken'
The De Beren delivery restaurant in Alkmaar faces eviction following a court ruling over significant rent arrears. Former employees have also reported unpaid wages and severe hygiene issues, including...

Cuban President: US behavior is intimidating and arrogant
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has condemned new sanctions imposed by the United States, characterizing the measures as intimidating and arrogant. In a statement on social media, he argued that th...

Deaths in Lebanon from Israeli airstrikes
At least thirteen people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Friday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.