Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Dutch nationals prosecuted for plot to kidnap Belgian minister
Belgian authorities are seeking to prosecute three Dutch suspects for an alleged 2022 plot to kidnap former Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne. The federal prosecutor's office in Brussels confi...
Jeroen is ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 in Haarlem: 'A huge honor'
Jeroen, a 40-year-old from Haarlem, has been named an ambassador for the Special Olympics 2026 for people with intellectual disabilities. He accepted the role after being invited by the director of th...
New Ajax manager Míchel tasked with winning title after relegation with Girona: What does it say about his appointment?
Why Wikipedia is still collaborating with AI chatbots despite declining traffic: ‘Our gift to the world’
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales explains that the encyclopedia continues to provide data to AI chatbots as part of its mission to share knowledge, despite the risk of declining site traffic. He also add...
US warns Dutch World Cup fans: allow extra travel time
The US Embassy in the Netherlands has advised Dutch football fans traveling to the World Cup in the United States to prepare for significant airport congestion and customs delays. Travelers are encour...
Esmah Lahlah, number two of GroenLinks-PvdA, leaves Parliament to become Amsterdam alderman
Esmah Lahlah, the second-ranked member of the GroenLinks-PvdA party in the Dutch Parliament, is resigning from national politics to become an alderwoman in Amsterdam. She accepted the role following a...
MP Esmah Lahlah (46) to become alderman in Amsterdam
Chantal van den Berg from Vijfhuizen will not become CDA MP after all, but alderman in Alphen aan den Rijn: 'If they call me, I will clearly say no'
Chantal van den Berg, a CDA politician from Vijfhuizen, has been officially installed as an alderman in Alphen aan den Rijn instead of joining the Dutch House of Representatives. She expressed her ent...
Esmah Lahlah becomes Amsterdam deputy mayor and leaves The Hague early: ‘I won’t pretend to be an Amsterdammer’
Videos, games and other distractions. How do I get my child to read more?
The article addresses the common struggle parents face with balancing children's screen time and encouraging them to read more. It explores strategies to improve literacy skills and foster a genuine e...
Ajax reaches agreement with new manager: Michel signs until summer 2028
Ajax has reached an agreement with 50-year-old Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, known as Michel, to become the club's new head coach. The deal follows Ajax's qualification for the Conference League prel...
No cavity wall insulation if traces of bats are found
The Dutch government has implemented the eDNA method to detect the presence of protected bats before cavity wall insulation can be installed. This requirement ensures that homeowners comply with wildl...
Police release footage of King's Day assault in Amsterdam: man's jaw broken in three places
Controversial documentary about young drug users released: 'Starting a real conversation'
The controversial documentary series "Nachtkinderen" has been released on Videoland following criticism and a delayed premiere. The production follows young people between the ages of 15 and 25 to exp...
Artist Eric Claus, creator of the horse and rider sculpture on Laan der Nederlanden, dies
Artist Eric Claus, known for creating the horse and rider sculpture located at the Laan der Nederlanden in Haarlem, has passed away. His work was inspired by the history of the site, which sits atop t...
12-year-old daughter asks for 40-euro skincare: ‘Want to prevent her from feeling less than others’
Mia and Jasper, a couple focused on improving their financial situation, are facing new challenges after their 12-year-old daughter started high school. The parents are currently navigating her reques...
Direct sleeper trains to Italy starting at the end of this year
Starting December 14, the Dutch-Belgian railway company European Sleeper will launch a direct night train service from Breda to Milan. The new route will operate three times per week, offering travele...
Amsterdam helps residents keep their homes cool
The city of Amsterdam is allocating €50,000 to help residents implement energy-saving heat mitigation measures. The funds are intended for items such as shade cloths and fans to help keep homes cool...
New Pieter Vermeulen Museum opens doors in IJmuiden and focuses on nature of Kennemerland
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum is set to open in IJmuiden on June 10th, focusing on the nature and environment of the Kennemerland region. The museum features a permanent exhibition exploring the relatio...
Albert Heijn Zandvoort evacuated after fire alarm
An Albert Heijn supermarket in Zandvoort was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a fire alarm was triggered. No injuries were reported during the incident.