Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
What is a good life in Castricum? Douwe and Sanne talk to citizens. 'Politics doesn't solve problems and should listen much more to residents'
Founders of 'Dialoog weet raad' are presenting a collection of insights from citizen dialogues to the Castricum city council to encourage more public involvement in policy-making. They argue that list...
Tuberculosis on the rise in the Netherlands, cases at a ten-year high: what we can do about it
Tuberculosis cases in the Netherlands have reached their highest level in ten years, according to health officials from GGD Regio Utrecht. Director Marc Sprenger is raising awareness about the resurge...
Het Parool’s Crime Podcast returns to the theater due to success
Review: Fuses are short again in the second season of Beef
Aisha Dutrieux: 'I want to know what it feels like to no longer want to live. For a book'
Writer Aisha Dutrieux recounts meeting an individual at a symposium on euthanasia for psychological suffering while conducting research for a new book. The individual offered to share their personal e...
Man arrested in Velsen-Noord after stealing electric bike from Beverwijk shop
A man was arrested in Velsen-Noord on Wednesday morning following the theft of an electric bicycle from a shop in Beverwijk. Police apprehended the suspect on Geelvinckstraat shortly after the inciden...
Noa Vahle understands prejudices: 'Given opportunities sooner than others'
Presenter Noa Vahle acknowledged on her podcast that she understands why people have prejudices regarding her career trajectory. She admitted that being the daughter of Linda de Mol allowed her to rec...
Albert Heijn parent Ahold Delhaize to appoint Thierry Garnier as new CEO in 2027
Ahold Delhaize, the parent company of Albert Heijn and Bol.com, has announced that Thierry Garnier will succeed Frans Muller as CEO in April 2027. Muller, who has led the company since 2018, will reti...
Singer Lenny Kuhr nominated for the Pim Fortuyn Prize
Singer Lenny Kuhr and columnist Martin Sommer are among five nominees for the Pim Fortuyn Prize, which recognizes individuals who advocate for free speech. The nominations were announced by juror Joos...
Piet and Joke ride an old Haarlem police motorcycle: 'It survived World War II'
Piet and Joke were spotted enjoying a day out with their vintage motorcycle and sidecar, which originally belonged to the Haarlem police force. The historic vehicle is notable for having survived the ...
Norway reopens three gas fields for European gas supply
Norway's Ministry of Energy has announced the reopening of three decommissioned gas fields in the North Sea to bolster Europe's energy supply. Production at these sites is scheduled to resume in 2028.
Personal belongings of late Friends actor Matthew Perry auctioned
Several personal items belonging to the late Friends star Matthew Perry, including scripts and photos from the show, are being put up for auction. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the foundatio...
At school he was an ‘insufferable troublemaker’, now Harm Edens has his own park
Rubio and Russian counterpart Lavrov hold 'constructive conversation'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation described by the Russian Foreign Ministry as constructive and pragmatic. The two officials disc...
Disappointed swimmers at closed gates: Amsterdam-East pool only open from noon this season
Swimmers in Amsterdam-East are frustrated as the Flevoparkbad outdoor pool has shifted its weekday opening time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The municipality implemented the change to reduce costs due t...
Dieuwke Verkerk was diagnosed with breast cancer right before her wedding and is now cycling Alpe d’HuZes with partner: ‘Doing this together gives so much strength’
Dieuwke Verkerk was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27, just one week before her wedding was scheduled to take place. Now 28, the former high-level athlete is cycling the Alpe d’HuZes with her p...
Hollywood actor John Malkovich receives Croatian citizenship
American actor John Malkovich was granted Croatian citizenship during a special ceremony in Zagreb on Tuesday. The event officially recognized the Hollywood star's new status in the country.
IJmuiden port pines to be removed for new construction but will get a second life
Pine trees in the IJmuiden port area are being removed from Margadantstraat to make room for new office buildings. Jeroen Zorgdrager of BIZ Havengebied IJmuiden initiated a plan to relocate the trees ...
Toos & Henk - May 6
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers a unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoon is featured daily from Monday to Saturday.
Sixteen Asian hornet queens already caught in Heemstede: 'I heard a loud buzzing in my kitchen'
Sixteen Asian hornet queens have been captured in Heemstede, including one discovered by a resident in her kitchen. Local efforts are focused on trapping these queens to prevent the invasive species f...