Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam outdoor pools to open next week, city launches campaign
How to prevent hearing damage: ‘Take a 15-minute break after 60 minutes of noise’
ENT specialist Maarten Vijverberg shares expert advice on how to protect hearing and prevent permanent damage from noise exposure. He recommends taking a 15-minute break for every hour spent in a loud...
Bikker wants state to pay for security of Jewish institutions
ChristenUnie leader Mirjam Bikker is calling on the Dutch government to take over the funding for the security of Jewish institutions and buildings. She argues that providing safety is a core responsi...
Romania displays art treasures for the first time after theft in the Netherlands
Art treasures stolen from the Netherlands last year have been presented to the press in Romania for the first time since their recovery. The historical objects will be displayed to the public at the N...
'Living without answers is a struggle'. Families of missing persons live in a nightmare
In the Netherlands, approximately 1,500 people remain missing after more than a year, causing their families to live in constant uncertainty. These loved ones are often unable to start the grieving pr...
Fairground boss Klaas (66) returns to IJmuiden for 40th year with three generations and ‘watchdog’ Cooper: ‘Here they tell it like it is’
Fairground operator Klaas Braak has returned to IJmuiden for the 40th year, accompanied by two of his children and the family dog. Braak expressed his appreciation for the direct and down-to-earth nat...
Plants and animals disappear from nature, and then from our memory. Exhibition at North Holland Archives shows nature's resilience
The Noord-Hollands Archief is hosting a new exhibition titled 'Wij leefden hier. Sporen van vergeten natuur' that explores the historical decline of biodiversity in North Holland. The display focuses ...
Outdoor swimming resumes April 28: get one free ticket!
Outdoor swimming pools are scheduled to reopen on April 28. Through May 10, visitors can receive one free ticket with their online orders for outdoor pool access.
Electric driving for 150 euros a month? ‘I think many people would be happy with that’
The European Union is exploring a plan based on a French model to offer low-income citizens electric vehicle leases for approximately 150 euros per month. While the Netherlands has not yet adopted thi...
European Court allows ‘cheat cigarettes’ to stay, ‘bizarre reasoning’
The European Court of Justice has ruled that current cigarette emission measurement methods can remain in place, effectively allowing so-called "cheat cigarettes" to stay on the market. This decision ...
The Black Archives has a new spot in the Suriname Museum
The Black Archives has moved to its new permanent location at the Suriname Museum in Amsterdam-Oost, housing thousands of items documenting Black history and heritage. The facility, which transitions ...
Tax authorities seize €14 million property of landlord Change=, tenants still waiting for money
Giant ‘scaredy-hare’ stays permanently in Flevopark, becoming an ‘official part of the city’
Karol G to perform at Johan Cruijff ArenA next July
Colombian singer Karol G will perform at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on July 10, 2027, as part of her 'Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour'. The concert was announced by organizer MOJO and marks ...
April Festival kicks off again at Nieuwmarkt: "Rescheduled my holiday for it"
The annual Aprilfeesten neighborhood festival has kicked off at the Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam, featuring traditional attractions like a Ferris wheel and live music. Running since 1988, the event focuses...
Pomphuis opens doors for school memories of Heemstede and Bennebroek
The Historical Association Heemstede-Bennebroek is launching an exhibition this Saturday at the Pomphuis focused on primary school history from 1940 to 1985. Local residents are encouraged to attend a...
Parliament demands self-employed benefits victims not be fined after all
A majority of the Dutch House of Representatives is demanding that the cabinet honor its promise to freelancers who assisted with the childcare benefits scandal recovery. The intervention aims to prev...
Aisha Dutrieux listens with growing astonishment to two teenagers discussing calories: 'We’re like freaks'
Aisha Dutrieux observes two fourteen-year-old girls in a library as they engage in a detailed conversation about calorie counting. The author expresses surprise at the teenagers' intense focus on diet...
Car flips on Bos en Lommerweg, police arrest driver
A car flipped over during a multi-vehicle accident on the Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam West on Wednesday afternoon. While no one was injured in the collision, police arrested one of the drivers invol...
Faber's strict law scrapped, but tough asylum policy implemented via backdoor
Despite the Dutch Senate's rejection of the emergency asylum law, the government plans to implement most of Minister Marjolein Faber's strict asylum measures through standard legislation before the su...