Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ombudsman wants parents in benefits scandal to be better informed
National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen has urged State Secretary for Finance Sandra Palmen to improve the quality of information provided to parents affected by the childcare benefit scandal. He expre...
Criticized anti-bird nets at Rijksmuseum to be removed: "Breeding season well advanced"
The Rijksmuseum is removing controversial anti-bird nets from trees in Amsterdam's Carel Willinkplantsoen after several birds became trapped in the mesh. While the nets were intended to prevent nestin...
City pass in Haarlemmermeer can simplify and improve low-income policy. External agency: 'Lowers barriers for sports, culture and social activities'
A report by consultancy Medialect suggests that introducing a city pass for low-income residents in Haarlemmermeer would effectively simplify the municipality's social welfare policies. The study indi...
Dozens of Gall & Gall stores closed due to strike, union calls it a ‘paltry offer’
Philippine minister: We will comply with ICC arrest warrant
Philippine Justice Minister Fredderick Vida announced that the government will comply with an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, a former police...
Almost fifty years among shelter cats: veterinarian Piet (75) has no plans to retire yet
Piet Sons, a 75-year-old veterinarian, continues to perform weekly surgeries at Dierenopvang Amsterdam after nearly fifty years of service at the shelter. Having started his career immediately after u...
Schiphol security guards sound alarm: workload sky-high and safety under pressure
Security guards at Schiphol Airport, represented by the FNV union, are sounding the alarm over excessive workloads and a failing safety culture. Employees report that the high pressure is affecting th...
Markuszower: I should have expressed myself better, more sharply and more appropriately
Dutch politician Gidi Markuszower admitted in an interview with Sven Kockelmann that he should have spoken more precisely and appropriately during a previous encounter with the platform Left Laser. He...
Ben (of Ben & Jerry’s) wants to ‘free’ his ice cream brand: ‘They no longer dare to speak out against Trump’
Ben Cohen, the founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has expressed a desire to buy back the ice cream brand, claiming that its social activism has been stifled under corporate ownership. While Cohen argues the ...
Ten years of Karavaan: On freedom, progress and the fear of change
Karavaan is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a large-scale musical theater production exploring themes of freedom, progress, and the fear of change. The performance focuses on the historic and o...
World Cup in US seems to deter rather than attract tourists
A poll of the US hotel industry reveals that most hotels in World Cup host cities have fewer bookings compared to a typical summer without the tournament. High ticket prices and global conflicts are c...
Inspectorate to investigate agencies in Stadskanaal assault case
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating the involvement of agencies such as Veilig Thuis and the Child Care and Protection Board in a child abuse case in Stadskanaal. The i...
Tradition of auctioning the first barrel of herring must be preserved
The article invites readers to participate in a poll regarding whether the traditional auction of the first barrel of herring should be preserved. It encourages public engagement to gather opinions on...
Winfred has a house used only for art and baking bread: 'It’s a man cave that got out of hand'
Winfred de Nijs, a retired construction company director, uses a house in Schoorldam as a dedicated space for baking bread and displaying his art collection. He describes the residence as an "out-of-c...
Norah and Emma didn't expect to live together as children: 'We have two guinea pigs, Shoshanna and Govert suit us perfectly'
Childhood friends Norah van Leeuwen and Emma de Haan now live together in Haarlem along with their two guinea pigs. The pair discusses their long-standing friendship and their transition from childhoo...
Rapper Drake surprises fans by releasing three albums at once
Canadian rapper Drake released three albums simultaneously on Friday, including the previously announced project ICEMAN. The release also featured two surprise albums titled HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOR ...
Province installs viewing platforms at Velsertraverse. 'It is definitely recommended to come and take a look'
The province of Noord-Holland has installed two viewing platforms at the Velsertraverse construction site to allow the public to observe the work this coming weekend. Visitors are encouraged to watch ...
Politics on the Amstel: Who is to blame for the cancelled festival and these names are circulating for alderman
Amsterdam's Music On festival was cancelled after the municipality withdrew its permit over safety concerns, sparking debate regarding accountability among local officials. Journalists also discussed ...
Two employees, 46.2 million in assets – mega fine for secretive taxi app exposes link between Russia and Amsterdam’s Zuidas
