Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
N205 between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen to close in sections for new asphalt
The province of North Holland will close sections of the N205 between Haarlem and Vijfhuizen from September 10 to October 26 for asphalt replacement and road marking updates. Travelers should expect d...
French wine harvest set to be one of the worst in thirty years
France is facing one of its worst wine harvests in three decades due to severe drought and extreme heat conditions across the region. While Southern Europe struggles with the adverse effects of climat...
Talking about suicide can save a life
During the week of September 7, a national campaign is being held in the Netherlands to raise awareness about suicide prevention. The initiative includes various events, activities, and organized morn...
Local residents protest tree felling for Rijksmuseum sculpture garden: ‘If you have enough money, you can appropriate a piece of public space’
Local residents in De Pijp are protesting the planned removal of trees in Carel Willinkplantsoen to make way for a new Rijksmuseum sculpture garden. Opponents argue that the museum is inappropriately ...
NPO requests minister to revoke Ongehoord Nederland license after all
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO has requested the revocation of Ongehoord Nederland's license due to repeated violations of journalistic codes and poor cooperation. This move follows public controver...
Video | Kim Kardashian and Ye sit separately at daughter North's solo performance
Kim Kardashian and Ye were observed sitting separately while attending a solo performance by their daughter, North. Kardashian was seen recording parts of the event on her phone during the appearance.
Ciara expecting fifth child: 'Another one to love'
Singer Ciara has officially announced she is expecting her fifth child, posting a video showcasing her baby bump. She and her husband, former NFL player Russell Wilson, already share a blended family ...
Ms. Loeters is almost certain she has breast cancer: until Dr. Rutger asks that one question
Mrs. Loeters feared she had breast cancer due to persistent breast pain, despite physical examinations and a mammogram showing no abnormalities. Her case shifted when she suddenly remembered an import...
Production of Dutch flying car can begin: set to take flight in 2028
Dutch company PAL-V has received production certification from EASA for its flying car, the PAL-V Liberty. The vehicle is expected to receive full type certification within eighteen months, with plans...
Awesome! This Haarlem local features in the second season of Strijders
Veerle, a 26-year-old flight attendant from Haarlem, is testing her physical and mental endurance as a contestant on the second season of the military-style competition show Strijders. Filmed in Bulga...
WATCH LIVE | Rutte defends Covid goal to prevent healthcare overload: ‘I would do it again’
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte defended his cabinet's Covid-19 pandemic response before a parliamentary inquiry, insisting that strict measures were essential to prevent healthcare systems from beco...
Rob Reiner receives posthumous Emmy, Shailene Woodley also wins award
Director Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy award following his death, while other performers including Shailene Woodley and David Harbour were also recognized at the Creative Arts Emmy ceremony in...
Companies increasingly choosing air freight due to war and AI
Global businesses are shifting toward air freight to ensure faster delivery of critical goods amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure. This logistics...
ABN AMRO employees to also walk off the job on Tuesday
About 150 ABN AMRO staff members are planning a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest proposed government cuts to social benefits like unemployment and disability insurance. The union-led action highli...
In Nina Jurna's old house in Rio now lives a drug dealer's son and you'd better not point a camera at him
Correspondent Nina Jurna explores the vast social and safety disparities of Rio de Janeiro in her new documentary series, Onze vrouw in Rio. Drawing from her personal history living in both favelas an...
Traffic jams on narrowed Weesperstraat: "Everything is much slower, you're stuck more often"
Motorists on Amsterdam's Weesperstraat are facing increased traffic delays due to early road narrowing measures ahead of a permanent redesign. While some commuters express frustration over the congest...
Younger generations generally wealthier than predecessors despite difficult housing market
Recent data from Statistics Netherlands indicates that younger generations generally enjoy higher purchasing power and wealth than their predecessors, despite difficulties in the housing market. Altho...
Rutte takes the stand in final corona hearings: on the Rutte method during the pandemic
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to appear before a parliamentary committee for his second and final hearing regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigatio...
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten wins Emmy for The Pitt
Dutch makeup artist Arjen Tuiten has won an Emmy Award for his prosthetic makeup work on the television series The Pitt. The recognition follows his contribution to creating a realistic body replica f...
Government wastes large amounts of money on gas storage filling targets
The Dutch government is subsidizing the filling of gas storage facilities to prevent winter shortages, with costs expected to be passed on to consumers. Experts caution that these state-led interventi...