Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Queen Máxima visits Appeltje winner Takecarebnb
Queen Máxima visited Takecarebnb, a foundation that matches status holders with host families. During the visit, the Queen discussed the integration process and shared her own experiences as a migran...
Too beautiful to leave in a shed: Karen from Heemskerk wants model of historic village center in town hall
Karen Vleugel from Heemskerk is advocating for a historical scale model of the village center to be permanently displayed in the town hall. The model, which offers a glimpse into the town's past, is c...
Body found in the Amstel, police investigating
A body was discovered in the Amstel river near the Halvemaansbrug in Amsterdam early Monday evening. Police and forensic teams are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and w...
EU anti-fraud office to investigate Mandelson
The European Commission has requested that the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) conduct an investigation into former European Commissioner Peter Mandelson. This decision follows the release of a sign...
Italian woman who broke her ankle while working from home receives compensation
An Italian woman has been awarded compensation after breaking her ankle while working from home. Although the insurance company initially denied the claim because the accident occurred at her residenc...
Study: children playing outdoors more often, major differences by location
Recent research by Jantje Beton and Spelen & Bewegen indicates that children are spending slightly more time playing outdoors, with a current average of 7.6 hours per week. Although this shows a minor...
Could a new crisis loom, as a top US banker warns? ‘The odds are rising’
A top US banker has warned that the current market optimism could lead to a financial crisis similar to the 2008 crash. Dutch economists are evaluating these risks to determine if the Netherlands shou...
Scooter rider seriously injured after collision with two trams at Koningsplein
A scooter driver was critically injured and required resuscitation after being trapped between two trams at Koningsplein in central Amsterdam on Monday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hos...
Half of high school students afraid to use the toilet: 'Too dirty and unsafe to poop'
Approximately half of secondary school students avoid using school toilets because they are considered dirty and unsafe. This behavior frequently leads to health problems such as stomach pain as stude...
Boy George could represent San Marino at Eurovision Song Contest
Boy George, the lead singer of Culture Club, has been named a finalist in San Marino's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. If he wins the selection, he will represent the microstate in...
No fire in house, but comfort bear for toddler
Emergency services responded to a report of a possible house fire in Velsen-Noord on Thursday afternoon, which proved to be a false alarm. While no fire was found, responders gave a comfort bear to a ...
Zandvoort Catholic church considers legal action over noise from neighboring theater
The parish board of St. Agatha Church in Zandvoort is considering legal action against the municipality due to concerns about noise pollution from the adjacent Theater De Krocht. The two buildings sha...
Hillary Clinton says she has no information about Epstein
Hillary Clinton testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee on Thursday regarding the crimes of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In an opening statement shared on X, the former First Lady...
The ordeal I wouldn't have wanted to miss
Two friends embarked on a 253-kilometer cycling journey to Gulpen, only to find their destination hotel had gone bankrupt. On the return trip, one of the cyclists decided to take a train from Dordrech...
Yad Vashem posthumously honors heroic Haarlem family; Jewish relatives survived the war
The Ligtenstein family from Haarlem has been posthumously honored with the Yad Vashem 'Righteous Among the Nations' recognition for helping Jewish relatives survive World War II. The award was present...
Unidentified drone shot down near French aircraft carrier
The Swedish armed forces disrupted the control of a suspicious drone discovered near a French aircraft carrier visiting Sweden. The military intervention occurred while the vessel was on a scheduled v...
D66 Haarlem demands answers over paving stones after lead candidate Steven Jonker takes a tumble
Three D66 council members in Haarlem have submitted formal questions to Alderman Robbert Berkhout regarding the maintenance of city sidewalks. The inquiry was prompted by an incident where party leade...
Wu-Tang Clan producer Oliver 'Power' Grant dies at 52
American producer and businessman Oliver 'Power' Grant, a key figure behind the Wu-Tang Clan and its clothing brand, has died at the age of 52. The cause of death for the influential hip-hop producer ...
Tubes and cameras for traffic count on Laan der Nederlanden. Beverwijk investigates road redesign
The municipality of Beverwijk is conducting a traffic count on the Laan der Nederlanden from March 2 to March 15 using cameras and sensors. The data collected will be used to redesign intersections to...
Klaver on Jetten's Gaza stance: Schoof could have said that too
During a parliamentary debate on the government's policy statement, Jesse Klaver criticized Rob Jetten's stance on the Gaza Strip, claiming it mirrored Prime Minister Dick Schoof's position. Klaver no...