Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Nico Dijkshoorn hit by fatbike: 'Was doing 50 kilometers per hour'
Writer Nico Dijkshoorn was struck by a speeding fatbike while walking on the street, leaving him injured and disoriented. The cyclist, who was reportedly traveling at 50 kilometers per hour, reacted w...
OG3NE singer Shelley is getting married: 'Easiest answer ever'
OGENE singer Shelley Vol has announced her engagement to her partner, describing the moment as an intimate and easy decision. The artist gained fame alongside her sisters after winning The Voice of Ho...
This is what women think of the men's march: Men should stand up for themselves more
Possible discrimination at UWV is no incident: 'I was afraid of this'
Recent reports suggest that the Dutch employee insurance agency, UWV, may be unfairly targeting individuals with non-Dutch backgrounds for stricter fraud penalties. While the agency has launched an ex...
Mandy's flower shop hopes to reopen in two weeks after devastating fire
Mandy's Bloemenshop in Amsterdam plans to reopen in two weeks after a fire caused by a short circuit destroyed their previous kiosk. The owners have secured permission to build a new shop and have rai...
No trains between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Hoofddorp due to power failure
A power failure has disrupted train traffic between Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Hoofddorp, affecting intercity and sprinter services traveling via Schiphol Airport. ProRail is currently investigating the...
Multiple casualties in A2 accident near Breukelen, road towards Amsterdam closed until this evening
A serious accident on the A2 near Breukelen has resulted in multiple casualties and a major closure of the highway toward Amsterdam. Authorities are investigating reports of a potential wrong-way driv...
Metro service limited or suspended during Ajax match and concerts at Ziggo Dome and Afas Live
Track maintenance near Van der Madeweg is causing metro disruptions in Amsterdam until Tuesday, affecting lines 53 and 54. These transit issues coincide with major events at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Z...
Myrte (37) still mourns the years lost to iron deficiency: 'I felt held back'
Myrte, 37, spent years suffering from unexplained exhaustion and sensory overload that impacted her ability to work and lead a normal life. After discovering she had a severe iron deficiency, she rece...
NSC members walk out during Mona Keijzer's speech at party conference: 'Luckily it's not raining outside'
A NSC party congress in Breda was marked by internal unrest as dozens of members walked out in protest during a speech by Mona Keijzer. The invitation of Keijzer sparked significant controversy, resul...
Actor Joes Brauers: ‘As a child I was a fan of the dentist’
Golden Calf winner Joes Brauers shares personal insights in the Mezza magazine column Hemd van het lijf. He discusses his simple joys and expresses regret over his gym membership.
Around two hundred men join 'Men's March' through Amsterdam city center: 'I want other men to hold me accountable for my mistakes'
Approximately two hundred men marched through Amsterdam on Saturday to protest against sexism and violence against women. While the organizer intended to encourage men to take responsibility for cultu...
Curaçaoan writer Frank Martinus Arion, who kept reminding the Netherlands of its colonial past, immortalized with a writer's stone in De Nieuwe Kerk
Curaçaoan writer Frank Martinus Arion has been honored with a dedicated stone at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. The memorial recognizes his significant role in keeping the Netherlands focused on its co...
Video | Criticism following De Bondgenoten win: 'But it is incredibly popular online'
The television show De Bondgenoten recently won the Gouden Televizier-Ring, triggering significant public debate. Experts argue the victory was expected due to the program's immense popularity and eng...
George Clooney calls death of family friend Presley Gerber 'devastating'
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, passed away on September 21 at a rehabilitation center near Los Angeles from a suspected overdose. Longtime family friend George...
Three stabbings at three different locations in the city
Three separate stabbing incidents occurred overnight across Amsterdam in the Centrum and Zuidoost districts. While one victim required hospitalization after being stabbed at Elizabeth Cady Stantonplei...
Council questions regarding aggressive resident at Startblok Elzenhagen
JA21 council member Sytze Rijpkema has demanded answers from the Amsterdam municipal executive following reports of an aggressive resident causing safety concerns at the Startblok Elzenhagen complex. ...
Verlinde sought professional help after death of Antonie Kamerling: 'It helped a lot'
Albert Verlinde sought professional help to process his grief following the death of Antonie Kamerling and the loss of his parents. This experience helped him address deeper emotional issues, leading ...
Petrol price hits new record and is now as expensive as diesel
Gasoline prices in the Netherlands hit a record high of 2.732 euros per liter on Saturday, matching the cost of diesel. This increase is driven by supply chain disruptions resulting from the conflict ...
Several hospitals less accessible due to nationwide KPN outage
A national KPN network outage caused by a cooling system failure has disrupted telephone services at several hospitals across the Netherlands, including UMC Utrecht and Maastricht UMC+. Affected hospi...