Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Angela de Jong on free weight-loss injection plan: ‘I struggled for so long, I wish weight loss for everyone’
Columnist Angela de Jong responds positively to the news of a free weight-loss injection for people with obesity in the Netherlands. She expresses hope that this development signals a shift in how the...
He is 21, at his fifth club already, and remains totally unpredictable: Lequincio Zeefuik is a phenomenon
At 21 years old, striker Lequincio Zeefuik is playing for his fifth club, currently finding success at Fortuna Sittard after a difficult period at AZ. The article examines the career of the unpredicta...
Anthropic CEO also wants AI model development slowed down
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence, citing concerns over safety risks like potential loss of control, cyberattacks, and economic instabi...
Scattering ashes in Efteling 'happens occasionally', even though it is not allowed
Although scattering ashes is prohibited at the Efteling theme park, visitors occasionally do so in secret at locations like the Fairy Tale Forest. Park management consistently denies requests for thes...
They joined the climate march in Amsterdam: 'The climate alarmist has been completely co-opted by the right'
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the center of Amsterdam on Saturday to demand faster government action on climate policy. Participants expressed concerns about recent extreme weathe...
Film producer Jeremy Thomas (77), known for The Last Emperor, has died
Renowned film producer Jeremy Thomas has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a prolific legacy that includes the Academy Award-winning film The Last Emperor. Thomas was highly regarded for his long-...
Windsurfer Luuc van Opzeeland becomes world champion in Olympic iQFoil class for second time
Dutch windsurfer Luuc van Opzeeland has won his second world championship title in the iQFoil class after a successful medal race in Weymouth. The 27-year-old continues a strong streak of podium finis...
Income tax for workers to rise by 4 billion euros net
Dutch workers are set to face a net income tax increase of 4 billion euros next year despite a partial mitigation package. While the overall purchasing power is expected to decline slightly, retirees ...
Take action on climate change now, parliament concluded 30 years ago
Thirty years ago, a Dutch parliamentary committee investigated climate change and concluded that urgent, precautionary action was necessary to mitigate future risks. Despite accurately identifying sol...
Thousands join climate march, organizations urge cabinet to act: 'We won't meet goals with this policy'
Approximately 40,000 people marched through Amsterdam on Saturday to demand more ambitious climate action from the Dutch government. Organized by the Climate Crisis Coalition, the event urged official...
Waiting five days for an STI result? This test provides clarity within 30 minutes
Researchers from Fontys University of Applied Sciences have developed a new test that provides results for sexually transmitted infections in just 30 minutes. This innovation aims to eliminate the day...
Thousands turn out for climate march: "Holy moly, stop with oil"
Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Amsterdam today to demand an end to fossil fuel reliance. Organized by a coalition of environmental groups, the protest spanned from Dam Squar...
Dam Square fills for climate march to Museumplein as protesters carry signs about heat records and data centers
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched from Dam Square to Museumplein in Amsterdam to demand stronger government action on climate change and the phasing out of fossil fuels. The event, organized ...
Mireille from B&B Vol liefde unhappy with reunion episode: 'Men are dropping out'
Mireille from the show B&B Vol liefde is unhappy with her portrayal in the reunion episode, claiming missing context has caused other men to lose interest in her. She disputes reports that she sent co...
71-year-old woman from Haarlem dies in Swiss bus accident
A 71-year-old woman from Haarlem was among five Dutch citizens killed in a bus accident near Susch, Switzerland. The bus was carrying an Oad tour group on a day trip to Switzerland from Austria when t...
Investigation into violent death of 81-year-old 'Anton' in Transvaalbuurt proves difficult
Authorities are struggling to investigate the violent death of 81-year-old Anton Roodenburg, who was found in his Amsterdam-Oost apartment on February 25. Due to the victim's reclusive nature and lack...
Parents of Jade Kops threatened: 'We are constantly scanning when we stand at the grave'
The parents of the late social media figure Jade Kops are facing persistent stalking and threats targeting them and their other children. These individuals have threatened to approach the family at Ko...
Celine Dion stuns Paris with concert series that once seemed impossible
Céline Dion has launched a highly anticipated concert series in Paris, marking her return to the stage after a six-year hiatus due to a diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome. Despite the challenges of t...
Screen time | Dolly Parton showed me how social media changed our behavior
The rise of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram has shifted consumer behavior from horizontal to vertical video recording. Algorithms now prioritize vertical content, forcing users and cr...
For sushi lovers: where locals say you can find the best sushi in Amsterdam
Local residents have identified several top-rated sushi destinations in Amsterdam, ranging from intimate omakase bars to specialized takeaway spots. Featured restaurants include Ken Sushi, Japub, Yumm...