Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Lieke Anna doesn't know what to make of her mother's statement, things go wrong the next morning
Photographer and filmmaker Lieke Anna Haertjens created a documentary about her mother, who underwent significant life changes following a brain hemorrhage in 2020. Haertjens describes the experience ...
Meloni wants Italians to personalize their license plates: 'Go wild'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proposed a plan to allow citizens to purchase personalized license plates for their vehicles. The initiative, intended to encourage creativity, faces criticis...
Parcel delivery driver tased during arrest for illegal parking in Negen Straatjes
A delivery driver was tasered and arrested by police in Amsterdam's Runstraat after refusing to move his van, which was obstructing traffic. The incident is currently under investigation to determine ...
Avoid shame, talk about menstruation in time: ‘We are taught to hide everything related to periods’
Experts emphasize that the cultural taboo surrounding menstruation leads to unnecessary secrecy and the failure to recognize serious health concerns. They encourage parents to initiate open discussion...
Grumpy cabinet now considering a Godfather offer
The Dutch cabinet is struggling to reach an agreement on its tax plans due to ongoing tensions and rejected proposals from the right-wing opposition. In response, officials are now considering present...
Russia extends diesel export ban but allows exceptions
Russia is extending its diesel export ban to ensure domestic stability while simultaneously increasing export quotas through specific exemptions. The decision follows a recovery in production levels a...
Number of millionaires in Haarlem has almost sextupled since 2014
The number of millionaire households in Haarlem has surged nearly sixfold since 2014, reaching approximately 7,100 households with a combined wealth of 15.9 billion euros. Data from the Central Bureau...
15-year-old boy from Noordoostpolder arrested for violent robbery
A 15-year-old boy from Noordoostpolder and two other teenagers have been arrested for a violent robbery in Haarlem that occurred last June. The 16-year-old victim was stabbed multiple times during the...
Halsema on wave of explosions in Nieuw-West due to youth gang conflict: "It is calming down"
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema reports that a wave of gang-related explosions in the Nieuw-West district is beginning to decrease following the implementation of new security measures. The violence, fu...
Halsema on wave of explosions in Nieuw-West due to youth gang conflict: "It is calming down"
Mayor Femke Halsema reports that the wave of explosions in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district is subsiding following the implementation of new security measures. The violence, linked to a conflict betwee...
Life as a flight attendant is a lifestyle in itself, but the content KLM-fluencers create is rarely surprising
Social media influencers working for KLM frequently share behind-the-scenes content that portrays a glamorous yet repetitive lifestyle of a flight attendant. While these creators promote the airline's...
Journalist Sarah Haaij (41) sees an Amsterdam full of exploitation: 'Even my leftist friends don't know if their cleaner has a passport'
Journalist Sarah Haaij has published a book investigating the prevalence of labor exploitation among migrant workers in Amsterdam. Through interviews with both victims and perpetrators, she reveals th...
At Alf Leila Shawarma, it's not turkey or lamb on the spit, but wagyu
Alf Leila Shawarma has opened on the Raadhuisstraat in Amsterdam, serving unique shoarma made with premium Wagyu beef instead of traditional meats. The establishment is led by a Palestinian chef who s...
Rap artist Mula (35) performs his latest album Domus at the Gashouder: ‘The record is a kind of home for people with problems’
Dutch trap artist Mula will debut his new album, Domus, during a concert at the Gashouder on October 30. The album is inspired by an addiction shelter in The Hague and serves as a supportive space for...
Amsterdam-Zuid courtrooms are an acoustic disaster: Do something about it
External hiring down at Amsterdam municipality, while number of permanent staff increases
The municipality of Amsterdam has reduced its total workforce by 83 full-time positions by cutting external hiring, even as the number of permanent staff has slightly increased. Officials are implemen...
Amsterdam in 2050: denser, greener and less accessible to cars
By 2050, Amsterdam is projected to grow to over one million residents with an increasingly aging population, necessitating the construction of at least 150,000 new, smaller homes. The city plans to ad...
House of Representatives wants ban on AI programs like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude in primary schools: ‘Learn to think critically first’
A majority in the Dutch House of Representatives supports a ban on using generative AI tools like ChatGPT in primary schools to protect fundamental education. Lawmakers argue that children must master...
Robert L. sentenced to 11 years in prison on appeal for murder of partner Susanna Boon
Robert L. has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the 2016 murder of his partner, Susanna Boon, following a successful appeal by the Public Prosecution Service. The court determined that L. kille...
Toblerone takes small British vegan chocolate brand to court
Mondelez has taken the British chocolate maker Catherine's Originals to court, alleging that the design of their O'bar violates Toblerone's trademarked shape. The small business owner, Catherine Dodd,...