Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Author Annie M.G. Schmidt remains very much alive through her work even after her death
The upcoming Annie M.G. Schmidt Week celebrates the legacy of the late Dutch author through events at schools, libraries, and theaters around her birthday. These activities aim to keep her literary wo...
Transavia cuts costs due to high fuel prices, does not rule out job losses
Transavia is implementing millions in additional cost savings due to the rising price of aviation fuel. The airline has confirmed it cannot rule out potential job losses as a result of these financial...
Designer Marco Kroes (1963-2026) left his mark on the newspaper for 41 years
Long-time newspaper designer Marco Kroes has passed away at the age of 62, just weeks after receiving a terminal diagnosis. Kroes, who lived in the Zaanstreek region, spent 41 years shaping the visual...
Empty bottles? Why returning your cans is now even better for your wallet
Returning empty PET bottles and cans in the Netherlands now provides an opportunity to win a cash prize of up to 400 euros. This incentive aims to encourage consumers to utilize the national deposit s...
After heavy crash in China, Jesper Rasch wonders why cycling is still fun: ‘I’m an expert when it comes to wounds’
Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch, who competes for the China Anta-Mentech team, reflects on his career and the physical toll of the sport following a serious crash in China. The Zandvoort native shares mont...
10 years after Max Verstappen's historic victory in Spain: 'They called us crazy, but we silenced everyone'
Friday marks the tenth anniversary of Max Verstappen’s historic first Formula 1 victory at the Circuit de Catalunya during his debut for Red Bull Racing. Helmut Marko, who faced criticism for promot...
Amsterdam to install new trash cans to combat littering
Starting in June, the City of Amsterdam will install 200 new trash cans featuring recycling compartments for deposit bottles across seven high-traffic locations. This initiative is part of a broader p...
Transavia to cut costs significantly: jobs at risk at Schiphol headquarters
Transavia's new CEO Paul Terstegge announced significant cost-cutting measures to achieve an eight percent profit margin. These cuts will lead to job losses among support staff at the company's headqu...
A tricycle, old Model T and a steam-powered bicycle: Jan Geel collects and restores it all
Jan Geel collects and restores a diverse range of vintage vehicles, including T-Fords and steam-powered bicycles, at Museum De Baan in Oostwoud. The museum is highlighted as part of a series showcasin...
Health of local residents not protected by new Schiphol noise rules
Increasing number of people refuse roadside drug tests
Police data reveals a growing number of drivers in the Netherlands are refusing to undergo drug tests during traffic stops. Although refusing such a test is a crime subject to severe penalties, the nu...
Weather shift on the way: temperatures to rise to 25 degrees after wet days
A significant weather shift is expected in the Netherlands, starting with heavy rain and cool temperatures of 12 degrees on Friday. Following a period of light precipitation, a warming trend will see ...
Power outage in Amsterdam-Noord and Landsmeer affects 3,000 households
Susan Visser to make musical debut in 40-45, the Musical starting in September
Susan Visser will make her musical debut in the production 40-45, de Musical starting this September. She will star alongside René van Kooten, Esmée Dekker, and Joep Paddenburg in the production ann...
Meindert (27) suffered a spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water: ‘I lay face down and could no longer move’
Meindert Schulting, 27, suffered a high spinal cord injury after diving into shallow water from a boat on the hottest day ever recorded in the Netherlands. He is now sharing his story to warn others a...
Gezondheid op 1 sues State over customized agreements with Tata Steel; ‘Health is insufficiently protected’
The organization Gezondheid op 1 is filing a lawsuit against the Dutch State over custom agreements with Tata Steel, alleging that health and environmental protections are insufficient. Director Antoi...
TNO finds solution for growing mountain of discarded solar panels
TNO has developed a new laser technology to efficiently recycle discarded solar panels and recover over 99 percent of the silver and high-purity silicon they contain. This innovation aims to provide a...
Many Gall & Gall stores closed today due to strike
Many Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands are closed today as employees strike over stalled collective labor agreement negotiations. The FNV union organized the walkout, criticizing parent...
