Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Stricter rules for holiday rentals to tackle nuisance in residential areas
New Dutch regulations taking effect November 1 require all vacation rental hosts to use a unique registration number and mandate that booking platforms share data with the government. This system is d...
Bente gains new fanbase thanks to Beste Zangers: 'More of a listening audience'
Singer Bente Fokkens reports a major expansion of her fanbase following her participation in the TV program Beste Zangers last year. The artist is now releasing her latest album, DWARS, which features...
Significant damage after explosion at home in Lisserbroek during Halloween parade
A powerful explosion caused by heavy fireworks damaged a home on Azollastraat in Lisserbroek yesterday evening during a local Halloween event. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and police are cu...
Concerns over tens of thousands of emergency buttons for the elderly: 'A matter of life and death'
The upcoming shutdown of 2G mobile networks in the Netherlands by December 2027 threatens the reliability of tens of thousands of emergency alarm systems used by the elderly. Experts and advocacy grou...
43-year-old Amsterdam man arrested for Almelo car fires
A 43-year-old Amsterdam man has been arrested in connection with four separate vehicle fires that occurred in Almelo on Saturday night. Police utilized the Burgernet alert system to engage the communi...
This is what the Amsterdam singles scene looks like: ‘The most common dater is a highly educated woman in her 30s’
The six best-known types of narcissists: The savior wants to take care of you but demands dependency in return
Psychologist and trauma therapist Sarah Davies explains that narcissism manifests in various personality types. She identifies six common narcissistic archetypes to help people recognize and better un...
At Ajax, the beauty is currently found mostly on the scoreboard, but who cares?
Ajax defeated AZ for the first time in five years at the Johan Cruijff Arena, securing the victory through a resilient performance rather than their usual attractive style of play. The result highligh...
Heidi Klum goes all out for Halloween again, dressing up as a severed hand
Heidi Klum celebrated the 25th anniversary of her annual Halloween party by dressing up as a severed hand. The intricate costume featured rings and long nails, with an opening that allowed the model t...
When every second counts: thirty Haarlem residents now have their own AED
Thirty volunteers in Haarlem have been provided with personal AEDs as part of a pilot project to reduce response times during cardiac emergencies. Researchers from the Amsterdam UMC are analyzing whet...
The Greenhouse | Across Europe with an electric van: let's see if that works
A team of Dutch journalists is traveling by electric van from the Netherlands to a UN climate summit in Turkey to document the European climate transition. The trip aims to explore the challenges of c...
This green drink is more popular than ever: 5 x matcha in the heart of Haarlem
Matcha has become a popular and trendy beverage in Haarlem, celebrated for its potential health benefits and versatility in both drinks and baked goods. Five local establishments, including The Happin...
No trains between Haarlem and Beverwijk due to track work
Train services between Haarlem and Beverwijk will be suspended from November 2 until November 7 to allow for track maintenance and station upgrades. During this period, travelers can use replacement s...
Typical November weather from the second week of the new month
The month will start with calm, foggy, and dry conditions before transitioning to more unsettled, rainy, and windy weather starting November 9th. Although temperatures will remain mild, experts expect...
How the North Sea Canal pulled the city out of a slump: "Otherwise it would all have gone to Rotterdam"
The North Sea Canal, which opened 150 years ago, saved Amsterdam from a major economic decline by providing essential maritime access. The project revitalized the city's struggling port and transforme...
US court dismisses Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal concerning a controversial letter allegedly written by him to Jeffrey Epstein. The court ruled that the ...
‘In Italy, every family just has a supply of antibiotics at home’: expats surprised by Dutch healthcare
International residents in the Netherlands often feel dissatisfied with the Dutch healthcare system due to its conservative approach to medical treatments and limited direct access to general practiti...
Why venting to an AI bot is a bad idea: 'Fake empathy'
Experts warn that relying on AI chatbots for personal guidance is risky because these systems provide counterfeit empathy rather than genuine human connection. While chatbots can assist with organizin...
FBI also confirms North Korea is behind billion-dollar hack of crypto exchange Binance
The FBI has identified the North Korean hacker group TraderTraitor as the entity responsible for a multi-billion dollar theft from the Binance cryptocurrency exchange. Binance has confirmed that it is...
Ajax player Amrabat delighted with hard-fought win: "I'd sign up to win like this"
Ajax player Sofyan Amrabat is pleased with his team's hard-fought 1-0 win against AZ, emphasizing the importance of securing points even without playing well. He remains optimistic about Ajax's chance...