Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
80 percent of women wear the wrong bra size: how to choose the right one
Approximately 80 percent of women wear the incorrect bra size, making the purchase of new lingerie or swimwear a difficult task. Experts highlight that Dutch women buy an average of 1.5 bras annually,...
'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base dies of cancer at age 59
American rapper Rob Base has died at the age of 59 following a battle with cancer, as announced on his Instagram account. He was best known for his work in the late 1980s hip-hop duo with DJ E-Z Rock,...
Roxane: 'My tattoos are a tribute to my family and the country I come from'
Roxane Swager from Watergang honors her heritage and family through tattoos, including a piece dedicated to her late grandmother. During a 2024 trip to Tahiti to meet her biological family, she receiv...
From winter coats to T-shirts in two days: How Haarlem's hospitality industry deals with the changing weather
The hospitality industry in Haarlem and its surrounding areas is adjusting to rapid shifts in Dutch weather as temperatures are expected to rise to over 25 degrees Celsius this weekend. Local business...
This is how much you pay for a round on a Haarlem terrace
An investigation into the costs of buying a round of drinks at terraces in Haarlem provides locals with an estimate of what they will spend when socializing. The study looks at typical prices for drin...
Historic Haarlem heritage Conrad Wharf from 1897 to make way for new construction
The Haarlem municipality has decided to proceed with a housing development that requires the demolition of historical remains of the 1897 Conradwerf shipyard, which were recently rediscovered hidden i...
Amphibians breeding well in Amsterdam's tap water source
Forest ranger Jeroen Engelhart highlights the thriving wildlife, including amphibians and nesting birds, within the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen near Zandvoort. The area's clean water supports a hea...
Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea's jazz performance at Paradiso is brimming with spirituality
Include meningococcal vaccine in vaccination program, pediatricians say
Dutch pediatricians are advocating for the meningococcal B vaccine to be included in the national vaccination program for infants following recent outbreaks in the United Kingdom. Currently, the Nethe...
Province gives green light for new electricity station near A9 South
The province of North Holland has approved the preferred location for a new electricity station near the A9-South highway. This decision allows the network operator TenneT to proceed with detailed pla...
It’s barbecue weather and they’re noticing it at Rookplankje in Heemskerk: course waiting lists and phones ringing off the hook
The barbecue shop Rookplankje in Heemskerk is experiencing a surge in demand for high-quality Kamado grills and outdoor cooking courses as sunny weather arrives. Owner Gert-Jan van den Brink reports a...
South Korean actor's alleged relationship with minor turns out to be AI fake
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun was falsely accused of having a relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron while she was a minor. Police investigations revealed that a YouTuber used AI-generated audio and ...
Death toll from Chinese coal mine explosion rises further
The death toll from a major gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzi, China, has risen to 90 people. While the exact number of missing miners remains unclear, the blast occurred at a site l...
Jiska: My tattoos help me maintain lightness in daily life despite my disability
Jiska Ogier, a 31-year-old from Leiden, uses tattoos to express her sarcastic humor and help others navigate her disability. The body art serves as a way for her to maintain a sense of lightness in he...
Author Lex Noteboom: 'I felt the pressure not to be a one-hit wonder'
Author Lex Noteboom has released a new thriller following the success of his debut novel, "De man met de duizend gezichten." He discussed the pressure of avoiding being a "one-hit wonder" and the impo...
Sixteen years after demolition, construction finally begins on the former Sonneborn factory site
Construction has officially begun on the former Sonneborn factory site in Haarlem-Noord, sixteen years after the original buildings were demolished. The project includes the development of 160 new hom...
Mystery: what are all these yellow signs on Wibautstraat?
Yellow signs along the Wibautstraat labeled "Knowledge Mile" mark a collaborative innovation district in Amsterdam that connects local businesses and educational institutions. The markers identify a s...
At least 50 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion
At least 50 people have died following an explosion in a coal mine in China, according to Chinese state media reports. The death toll rose significantly from an initial count of eight as search effort...
Max Verstappen opens up about fatherhood and confirms he will continue in Formula 1
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen confirmed in an interview with De Telegraaf that he will continue racing in Formula 1 beyond the current season. The Dutch driver also spoke candidly about fath...
Resident dies in major house fire in Czaar Peter neighborhood
A resident died in a large house fire that broke out early in the morning on Blankenstraat in Amsterdam's Czaar Peterbuurt. Firefighters evacuated surrounding homes and managed to bring the blaze unde...