Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Primary school Het Talent starts every school day with reading: ‘We don’t want to lower the bar’
Basisschool Het Talent in Osdorp has introduced a mandatory daily reading initiative to combat declining literacy performance among its students. The program includes complex literature like poetry to...
Trial for crack addiction drug suddenly halted after 12 years of preparation: ‘Extremely bitter’
A twelve-year study testing dexamfetamine as a treatment for crack addiction has been abruptly cancelled by health authorities. Amsterdam's mayor and a city alderman are now calling on the government ...
Review: In Lucas Rijneveld’s collection on gender transition, language offers a custom shelter
Lucas Rijneveld's fourth poetry collection, titled Als zee uit hond, explores the emotional journey of a narrator undergoing a gender transition. The poems navigate themes of grief, joy, and the searc...
Dolly Bellefleur used to sing Yiddish songs in the Red Light District: 'Let's use habibi more often than zemmel'
Performer Dolly Bellefleur, the alter ego of Ruud Douma, began a career singing Yiddish songs in Amsterdam's Wallen district. The artist is set to participate in the Great Amsterdam Dictation on Octob...
Mina (49) and Jeroen (52) met at a friend's birthday: 'I decided to tease him a little'
Mina Abouzahra and Jeroen Mensink met during a birthday lunch at De Plantage in Amsterdam. Mina initiated their connection by playfully teasing Jeroen when they were seated across from one another.
Chilean theater maker Nicolás Lange (31) on Night, Day, Dusk and Dawn: ‘Interesting that Pompeii was both destroyed and preserved’
Chilean artist Nicolás Lange has created a new theater production exploring the final days of two men living in Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The work reflects on themes of love, los...
Newcomers and undocumented people get swimming lessons here: 'Once that doubt is gone, it's wonderful'
The initiative Swimpact offers swimming lessons to newcomers and undocumented individuals at the Marnixbad in Amsterdam. These sessions focus on teaching essential water safety and swimming techniques...
Sjefietshe in De Pijp closes its doors, but the viral 'hotdoctopus' remains
The popular Amsterdam cevicheria Sjefietshe is closing after seven years as owner Bas Lammersen seeks a new chapter in his career. Despite the restaurant's closure in De Pijp, the establishment's vira...
AI companies to increase model oversight according to Trump
President Trump has reached a voluntary agreement with major AI companies, including OpenAI and Google, to implement robust internal and external safety controls. The strategy avoids strict government...
CDA and D66: No first step for Schiphol growth this parliamentary term
Political parties CDA and D66 have committed to preventing any expansion of Schiphol Airport during the current cabinet term. The parties are advocating for stricter noise reduction requirements that ...
Automaker Stellantis halts Peugeot and Citroën factories due to battery shortage
Stellantis is pausing production at its Peugeot and Citroën plants in France due to a shortage of batteries for its electric vehicle models. The company is adjusting its manufacturing schedule to ali...
D66 wants to reward homeless drug addicts in Amsterdam for good behavior: motion receives majority support in council
The Amsterdam city council is expected to pass a motion allowing for financial rewards to be given to drug-addicted homeless individuals who maintain good behavior or undergo treatment. The initiative...
Women experience different heart symptoms than men: 'They often blame work or menopause'
Cardiologist Chahinda Ghossein from Erasmus MC is addressing misconceptions regarding heart health in honor of World Heart Day. She highlights that heart attack risks are often underestimated, particu...
Leefkringhuis founder Paul Scheerder (80) dies: 'He meant so much to Noord'
Paul Scheerder, the founder of the Amsterdam-Noord community organization Leefkringhuis, has passed away at age 80. He was widely recognized for his decades of dedication to helping vulnerable familie...
Despite a great summer, sales disappoint at this Zandvoort beach club
Despite a sunny summer, beach pavilion owner Steef Molenaar in Zandvoort reports lower turnover as customers spend less due to the rising cost of living. He advocates for year-round operating permits ...
Community service for hundreds of kilos of fireworks found in storage unit under Amsterdam-West police station
A man received a community service sentence after authorities discovered 650 kilograms of illegal fireworks and weapons in his storage unit in Amsterdam. The court condemned the storage as highly dang...
Cabinet makes ‘offer’ to opposition: small savers and crypto investors hit, workers better off
The Dutch government is revising its budget by scrapping planned social security cuts and shifting tax burdens toward small savers and investors. While these changes seek to appease opposition parties...
B&B Vol liefde participants Caroline and Arie are officially a couple
Former B&B Vol liefde participants Caroline and Arie have officially confirmed they are in a relationship. The couple has been enjoying their time together in Spain away from television cameras and pl...
This UvA program now bans screens during lectures: 'The entire learning environment is improving'
The Interdisciplinary Social Science program at the University of Amsterdam has banned screens during lectures to reduce student distractions and improve focus. While some students have expressed mixe...
Gianluca van E. (22) stabbed two cousins in Amsterdam city center: prosecutors seek 2.5 years and compulsory psychiatric treatment
Gianluca van E. (22) is facing a demand of 2.5 years in prison and compulsory psychiatric treatment after stabbing two cousins in Amsterdam in June 2025. While one of the incidents was classified as s...