Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Stray cat care under pressure in IJmuiden: 'It's really time for new kennels'
The Foundation for Stray Cats in the IJmuiden port area is currently caring for over one hundred animals as the local population of stray cats continues to rise. The organization is facing financial d...
EU reaches provisional agreement to finalize trade deal with US
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on legislation to abolish import duties on goods from the United States. This move is a key component of the trade agreement established between ...
Anke (79) has been fighting for Amsterdammers on benefits for 50 years: ‘Many clients are afraid of civil servants. We are not’
Amsterdam should have its own technical university: city’s tech position under pressure
Karlein (44) met Blue (34) on the bus after a Halloween party at the Brabanthallen: 'I thought he was a tasty snack'
Baby Silke immediately spits out her pacifier – no one calls her dad a narcissist!
Musical Awards: original Dutch musicals made a big impression last season
From ‘Zeeman shame’ to hip brand: departing CEO on a decade of transforming the discounter
The departing CEO of the Dutch discount retailer Zeeman reflects on his ten-year tenure transforming the brand's image from an embarrassing low-budget store into a trendy label. Through strategic inte...
New York art auctions make comeback with record prices
The spring art auctions in New York are experiencing a significant comeback with record-breaking sales for artists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. In May alone, twelve pieces sold for over $30 m...
Venezuela to release 300 political prisoners before Friday
Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the Venezuelan parliament, has announced that 300 political prisoners will be released by Friday. The pledge marks a significant development in the country's ongoing...
Protesters stunned by police violence at The Hague protest
Pro-Palestinian protesters detained near the House of Representatives in The Hague have accused the police of using unnecessary aggression and force during their arrests on Tuesday. The demonstrators ...
Police remove activists from tracks at The Hague Central
Police are removing three pro-Palestinian activists who chained themselves to a signal post at Den Haag Centraal railway station. The individuals were positioned between tracks 6 and 7, leading to pol...
Tata Steel welcomes EU Parliament support to limit steel imports
Tata Steel Nederland has welcomed the European Parliament's decision to halve current steel import quotas. This measure aims to protect the European market from global steel surpluses originating outs...
Over seventy Flotilla protesters arrested in The Hague
Between 70 and 80 protesters were arrested in The Hague on Tuesday during a demonstration near the Dutch Parliament building. The group was protesting for the release of Global Sumud Flotilla crew mem...
Couple living in tent on Kloveniersburgwal for months
A homeless couple has been living in a tent on the Kloveniersburgwal in Amsterdam for several months, prompting the city to initiate a formal process for its removal. While local residents generally e...
New Princess Beatrix School building in Heemstede significantly more expensive due to rising construction costs, more students, and more expensive materials
The construction of the new Prinses Beatrix School in Heemstede is expected to be significantly more expensive than originally planned. The municipal executive has requested an additional 1.4 million ...
Train traffic at The Hague Central halted due to protesters on tracks
Train traffic to and from Den Haag Centraal has been halted after protesters entered the railway tracks. The Dutch railway company NS suspended all services at the station for safety reasons while the...
Amsterdam distributes 2,000 emergency kits to low-income residents
The municipality of Amsterdam will distribute 2,000 emergency kits to low-income households registered with the Food Bank starting this summer. These kits, containing items like emergency radios and f...
Microneedling: how tiny needles combat skin aging
Doctor Marguerite van Randwijck discusses the rise of cosmetic procedures and explains how microneedling works to combat skin aging. The article explores the process of using tiny needles to rejuvenat...
Update: missing girl (13) from Haarlem found in good health
A 13-year-old girl from Haarlem has been found safe and in good health after being reported missing yesterday morning. Police conducted an extensive search operation near the Eerste Christelijk Lyceum...