Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Think in spoons and name your days, like Dashing Tuesday: how behavioral scientist Emma (36) recharges beforehand instead of refueling afterwards
Behavioral scientist Emma Op den Kamp, based at the University of Amsterdam, studies methods for managing physical and mental energy to prevent exhaustion. In her new work, she encourages individuals ...
Spot the difference: Oudezijds Achterburgwal in 1929 and 2026
Historical records from 1929 reveal that the buildings along the northern Oudezijds Achterburgwal were severely dilapidated at the time. These structures were demolished in the early 1930s and replace...
Parmesan cheese legend continues: Pepe Nero makes a second restart with the same chef
Pepe Nero is reopening with its original chef, continuing its tradition of serving pasta prepared in a Parmesan cheese wheel. The restaurant currently invites guests to enjoy its outdoor terrace befor...
Snapchat sued in the Netherlands: platform accused of being addictive and unsafe for children
Stichting Massaschade & Consument has filed a class-action lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands, alleging the platform's features are designed to be addictive for minors. The foundation is seek...
On his deathbed my father apologized, I accepted, but the scars remain
A man who endured a violent childhood and struggled with dyslexia has written a play based on his life story. After years of working as a window cleaner, he finally overcame his fear of writing to pro...
Will the Spui Book Market soon have to make way for construction work? ‘Then the market will die a quiet death’
Vendors at the Spui Book Market in Amsterdam fear their square will be converted into a construction depot for upcoming Kalverstraat projects. Sellers warn that this two-year displacement would be dis...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized after falling ill
Former Danish Queen Margrethe has been hospitalized in Copenhagen for observation and treatment after falling ill. Her condition is stable, but she will miss the upcoming funeral of King Harald of Nor...
Car ends up in water in Westelijk Havengebied, driver arrested
Three people were involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in their car entering the water in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied district. While the occupants escaped without serious injury, the dr...
Police on jet ski rescue injured man from Oosterdok
Police rescued an injured man from the water at Amsterdam's Oosterdok on Tuesday evening following a physical altercation with a group of tourists. The man was transported to the hospital for treatmen...
Criticism of youth care alderman Esmah Lahlah for failing to inform Amsterdam council about youth care freeze: Escalation was foreseeable
Amsterdam Alderman Esmah Lahlah is facing criticism for failing to inform the municipal council about a youth care admissions freeze at provider Levvel for several months. The policy has forced local ...
Competing for the best soup at Mosveld: "The most important thing is that you make it with love"
The fifth annual International Soup Festival in Amsterdam-Noord brought together diverse local cooks to compete for the Golden Ladle award. Visitors tasted various global soups and voted for their fav...
Not your wrinkles, but your hands reveal your true age: how to keep them ‘young’
Experts including dermatologist Griet Voet and doctors Jetske Ultee and Hannah Aerts discuss the growing popularity of hand rejuvenation treatments. The article highlights that hands are often overloo...
ProRail to replace all elevators at Haarlem station
ProRail is replacing all elevators at Haarlem station due to the equipment reaching the end of its service life, with work scheduled from September 18 through June. Passengers requiring elevator acces...
Caravan and camper buyers have one non-negotiable demand: a roof air conditioner
Following a series of intense heatwaves across Europe, roof-mounted air conditioning units have become an essential requirement for caravan and camper buyers. Attendees at Europe's largest camping tra...
Niels runs two marathons (!) during Ticking Clock Challenge at Zandvoort circuit
The second annual Tikkende Klok Challenge at the Zandvoort circuit brought together one thousand runners to raise funds for Stichting PLN. Participant Niels Grote Beverborg stood out by completing two...
Carmen (59) must find a new job but is afraid to: 'Otherwise we will miss out on thousands of euros'
Carmen, a 59-year-old facing redundancy after her team was declared redundant, fears seeking a new job due to potential losses in her pension. Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens addresses this concern, ...
Aaron Bouwman out for a month with lung and sternum injury following Ruben van Bommel tackle
Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman is expected to miss a month of play after sustaining lung and sternum injuries in a collision with PSV's Ruben van Bommel during a match at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The inc...
With a photo of grandma Annie on his buoy, Muus (11) swims for ALS: ‘I don't want other people to be sad too’
Eleven-year-old Muus Bekkema participated in the Amsterdam Junior Swim to raise money for ALS research in memory of her grandmother. The event saw a record-breaking turnout, raising over 3 million eur...
Man opens fire on passerby in Nieuw-Vennep
A young man fired a weapon at another individual in Nieuw-Vennep this morning but failed to hit his target before fleeing the scene. Police are currently searching for the suspect, who is described as...
Schuim saw a lot of denim and one wedding dress at the Amsterdam Fashion Week closing party: ‘It’s just impossible to throw a chic party in the Netherlands’
Amsterdam Fashion Week held its closing party at the Westerkerk in a collaboration with the Tuftuf Club. Guests wore casual outfits like denim, with some questioning the difficulty of hosting truly ch...