Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How powerful is the Ajax hard core?
An investigation by AT5 reveals the significant influence of Ajax's hard-core supporter group, the F-side, which has led to security lapses and intimidation at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Stewards report...
'They take our houses and rape our daughters': Persistent prejudices about asylum seekers exposed
This article examines and fact-checks common prejudices regarding asylum seekers and status holders in the Netherlands, which frequently emerge during protests and on social media. It aims to provide ...
Plans and more plans, and ultimately the state pension panic is for nothing, concludes Jan-Kees Emmer
The Jetten cabinet has scrapped its controversial plans to scale back the AOW state pension less than 100 days after taking office. Social Affairs Minister Vijlbrief stated that the government will re...
Koen Suyk (72) was the Netherlands' top hockey photographer for years; now he is happy mowing the fields of Bloemendaal
Koen Suyk, a 72-year-old veteran sports photographer from Haarlem, is retiring after a career spanning 52 years. Known for his hockey photography across the Netherlands, Suyk will now spend his time e...
Toos & Henk - May 30
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through his daily 'Toos & Henk' comic strips. These illustrations are published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Danish radio station accidentally plays AI Paul McCartney: 'Painful blunder'
Danish public radio station P1 accidentally broadcast an AI-generated song imitating Paul McCartney on Friday. The program's creators quickly identified the error and described the incident as a painf...
Lidy wanted to go green and expected 'free advice' with a guarantee, but ended up paying a fortune for nothing
Lidy was billed thousands of euros after seeking supposedly free sustainability advice for her home that came with a satisfaction guarantee. The charges were applied when she decided not to proceed wi...
New suspect (35) arrested after body found in ditch in Herpen
A 35-year-old man from Oss was arrested on Saturday morning for suspected involvement in the death of a 47-year-old man found in a ditch in Herpen. Police also announced that a 33-year-old man previou...
No new holiday bungalows at Vogelenzang campsite until October 1. Mistrust remains despite court promise
The co-owner of MarinaParken has promised a Haarlem court that no new holiday bungalows will be installed at Camping Vogelenzang until October 1. This agreement was reached during a summary proceeding...
Forum for Democracy and Liberaal Blauw opt out of council-wide cooperation: 'Too much trust has been lost'
Forum voor Democratie and Liberaal Blauw have declined to participate in a council-wide cooperation in Velsen, ending an eight-year period of consensus in the local government. The parties cited a sig...
These were this week's best-selling books at Scheltema
‘A very complicated way to close a hospital’: Professor Girbes criticizes AMC and VUmc merger in farewell speech
Designer Heidi's style: ‘Everyone wants to look unique, but has the same idea about what unique is’
At the feminist book club in Nieuw-West, only work by women is read: ‘The idea of the wild woman is not accepted’
Marian Mudder (68) saw the city change from the Jordaan: ‘Money has taken over everything’
How spiritual oasis De Roos was saved by the men behind New York Pizza and Het Koekemannetje
According to Pepijn Schoneveld, every Amsterdammer should visit these 5 places: ‘The reading table belongs on the UNESCO list’
Dirk (66) lost his legs to diabetes and hopes to have his kitchen adapted so he can cook again
Wheelie bins are back in Amsterdam, but not everyone is embracing the green organic waste bin
