Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Minister Vijlbrief reconfirms: faster increase in state pension age off the table
Dutch Minister of Social Affairs Hans Vijlbrief has confirmed that the cabinet is withdrawing plans to accelerate the increase of the state pension age. The decision aims to secure a broader social ag...
How do we get young men out of the manosphere? This is the key
Psychologist Thijs Launspach examines the attraction young men feel toward the "manosphere," an online environment promoting male dominance and female submissiveness. He explains the psychological fac...
Fire department raises wildfire risk due to extreme heat
Authorities have raised the wildfire risk to the highest level across Noord-Holland and several other Dutch provinces due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Fire departments and nature managers are o...
State Secretary blocks US takeover of company behind DigiD
State Secretary Aerdts has blocked the acquisition of Solvinity, the IT company responsible for the DigiD identity system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The Dutch government cited national security co...
Gas and oil prices rise again after new US attacks on Iran
Natural gas and oil prices increased on Tuesday following a decline the previous day. The price hike was triggered by new United States military attacks against Iran on Monday evening, which have dimm...
Boy band B-Brave to perform reunion concert at AFAS Live on May 8 after ten years
The Dutch boyband B-Brave is reuniting for a concert at AFAS Live in Amsterdam on May 8th, marking ten years since their last performance together. The announcement was made by concert organizer MOJO ...
State Secretary blocks takeover of company behind DigiD
Dutch Secretary of State Willemijn Aerdts has banned the acquisition of Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The decision was made following advice fr...
Parliamentary inquiry begins: How are these loud voices from the COVID protests doing now?
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic is set to begin public hearings this week to examine the government's handling of the crisis. In light of the investigation, the article prov...
Ajax tries to save a leaking ship by throwing the crew overboard
Wendy sells Heemskerk donkey beach towels: 'Curious which countries they will end up in'
Wendy Dijkstra's shop in Heemskerk is seeing high demand for donkey-themed beach towels, which are expected to be popular on local beaches this summer. The colorful accessories have become a hit with ...
Station house in Hillegom is no longer a municipal monument. House scores too few points to ignore owners’ request
The owners of a former railway service house near Hillegom station have successfully petitioned to remove their home from the municipal monument list. The municipal council is expected to finalize the...
Accident on A9 causes delays towards Alkmaar
A multi-vehicle accident on the A9 highway caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday morning. The road is closed between Uitgeest and Kooimeerplein, with traffic heading toward Alkmaar being divert...
After nine matches and a fifth-place finish, Tomiyasu leaves Ajax: ‘No one is satisfied’
Media: Fatalities after train and school bus collision in Flanders
Multiple people have died following a collision between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout, Flanders. While fatalities have been confirmed by local media outlets, specific details regarding the ci...
Report: Undermining erodes the foundations of society
A new report warns that organized crime is undermining the foundations of society, posing significant threats to political and economic stability. The findings highlight growing risks that are expecte...
Many thanks for all the advice! Greatly appreciated
The author expresses gratitude for the numerous compliments and messages of support they received during a difficult period. They noted that the influx of advice filled several pages and provided sign...
Efteling introduces new attraction where visitors can fly themselves
The Efteling theme park has announced a new attraction called Ravenring, which is designed in the style of Raveleijn. Set to open next winter, the ride will allow visitors to control their own flight ...
Scouting Group De Vliegende Pijl (100) sheds its dusty image: 'Parents want their children to play outside again instead of behind a screen all day'
The Haarlem-based scouting group De Vliegende Pijl is celebrating its 100th anniversary while experiencing a surge in membership. Organizers attribute this growth to parents' increasing desire for the...
RIVM warns of high ozone concentrations
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning regarding high ozone concentrations and smog across parts of the Netherlands. Sensitive individuals, such...
Rijkswaterstaat activates heat protocol
Rijkswaterstaat activated a heat protocol across most of the Netherlands on Tuesday as temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius. The protocol ensures that motorists who break down on high...