Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Bijlmer plane crash commemorated 34 years later in Southeast
The 34th anniversary of the 1992 Bijlmer air disaster was commemorated today in the Zuidoost district of Amsterdam. Relatives, officials, and community members gathered to honor the 43 lives lost when...
Car ends up in canal in Amsterdam-Noord
A Canta microcar ended up in a canal in Amsterdam-Noord, leaving the driver unresponsive and requiring hospital treatment. Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident and have appeale...
Car lands in canal in Amsterdam-Noord, bystanders jump into the water
A driver was rescued from the Noordhollandsch Kanaal in Amsterdam-Noord after his Canta microcar plunged into the water this evening. Two bystanders jumped in to save the man, who was subsequently tra...
WV-HEDW players injured by slippery artificial turf: seniors refuse to play on main pitch
Senior football teams at WV-HEDW in Amsterdam are refusing to play on the club's new artificial grass main field due to severe safety concerns and recurring player injuries caused by the slippery surf...
Person injured after accident on N201 in Hoofddorp, driver flees scene
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident on the N201 in Hoofddorp this afternoon. The driver involved fled the scene, and police are currently searching for the vehicle while the victi...
André van Duin happy with chemistry with Janny van der Heijden: 'Happy TV marriage'
Comedian André van Duin has described his professional partnership with Janny van der Heijden as a happy television marriage. Despite their different personalities, the two continue to successfully c...
Elena (21) survived leukemia twice and is now suffering flashbacks from that one slur
Elena Grootenhuis, a 21-year-old two-time leukemia survivor, experiences traumatic flashbacks when she hears people use cancer as a swear word. She now dedicates her time to educating young people abo...
Business owners frustrated by uneven paving on Reguliersbreestraat: ‘People fall regularly’
Business owners and residents in Amsterdam are reporting frequent accidents caused by uneven paving stones on the Reguliersbreestraat. Despite the high traffic and safety risks, local authorities and ...
Tipping is voluntary, but it doesn't feel that way with a payment screen under your nose
The increasing use of digital tipping screens in the Dutch hospitality sector is raising concerns over consumer manipulation through dark patterns and social pressure. While businesses see them as a c...
Are you easily overstimulated and sensitive to light and sound? You might be highly sensitive
Approximately one in five people are highly sensitive, making them more susceptible to sensory stimuli like light, sound, and the emotions of others. While this trait can lead to overstimulation and s...
The dress code varies by profession: executives in red, designers in black – and one woman in pink
About two hundred architects, developers, and officials met at the Oosterdok to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the architecture center Arcam. The event was marked by a distinct variety of profe...
Minister Vijlbrief increasingly doubts abolishing penalty payments for WIA applications
Minister Hans Vijlbrief is reconsidering a legislative proposal to temporarily scrap penalty payments for delayed WIA disability benefit applications due to concerns regarding citizens' legal rights. ...
Henny Huisman, Jetty Mathurin and Cees Grimbergen celebrate 75 years of television: ‘I wanted to be seen and heard’
Dutch television celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special program featuring veterans Henny Huisman, Jetty Mathurin, and Cees Grimbergen. The guests shared personal reflections on the evolution o...
Protest against factory farming in city center: "Stop the slaughter"
Hundreds of protesters marched through central Amsterdam today to demonstrate against the animal industry and demand better welfare rights. Organized by various groups including the Party for the Anim...
Vietnamese turquoise taxis to challenge Uber and Bolt in the Netherlands
Vietnamese taxi company Green SM is launching its electric vehicle service in the Netherlands to compete with established platforms like Uber and Bolt. The company plans to start its operations in Ams...
Petting zoo celebrates reopening: "We're starting fresh"
The children's farm in Amsterdam's Westerpark has officially reopened following a three-year renovation project to address significant hygiene and safety concerns. The site now features improved infra...
One small mistake can have fatal consequences: how Leiden isolates that one highly contagious Ebola patient
The LUMC in Leiden is managing the care of a highly infectious Ebola patient who arrived on Thursday evening. The hospital has enforced strict isolation procedures, including the use of specialized pr...
Kilos of cocaine sent in package to company in the North
Police in Amsterdam-Noord discovered several kilograms of cocaine inside a package shipped from Colombia to a local industrial business. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is currently un...
How 'designer molecules' are bringing a breakthrough for patients with metastatic cancer
Researcher Hermen Overkleeft is studying sugar molecules in his laboratory to develop innovative treatments for complex conditions. These findings serve as the foundation for new medications targeting...
Rising sea levels threaten future of Delta Works: 'Construction takes forty years'
Rising sea levels threaten the future effectiveness of the Netherlands' Delta Works, prompting experts to call for long-term planning and potential structural overhauls. Since large-scale water defens...