Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
E-consults save time and are efficient, especially for embarrassing questions about inflamed body parts
Doctor Rutger offers e-consults for sensitive medical issues to save patients time and reduce embarrassment. While efficient, the accuracy of these remote consultations depends on patients providing c...
Cabinet to cut civil service: 25,000 fewer full-time jobs by 2035
The Dutch cabinet plans to reduce the national civil service by 25,000 full-time positions by 2035. State Secretary Eric van der Burg also announced that funding for various advisory bodies will be si...
Demand for Chinese cars is surging; German and French manufacturers fall behind
Chinese car sales in the Netherlands have more than doubled this year, significantly impacting traditional European manufacturers. Strong demand for affordable, feature-rich electric and hybrid vehicl...
Laura (33) lives in Tuindorp Oostzaan: ‘Everyone is always surprised that the house is only 55 square meters’
Interior designer Laura de Bie lives in a 55-square-meter corner house in Amsterdam's Tuindorp Oostzaan neighborhood. Despite the limited space, her professional design choices and unique stylistic to...
At Dinamo you order pizza by the slice like in New York, but here you can actually eat them inside
Dinamo has introduced a New York-style pizza slice concept to the Elandsgracht in Amsterdam. Unlike the typical takeaway model seen in the U.S., the shop allows guests to eat their slices inside the r...
Spot the differences: Durgerdammergouw in 1976 and 2026
The rural area of Durgerdammergouw featured numerous wooden electricity poles with porcelain insulators and street lights during the 1970s. Beginning in the late seventies, these overhead lines were s...
For the first time in her long acting career, Betty Schuurman (63) performs a monologue: I find it really very exciting
At 63, actress Betty Schuurman is performing a monologue for the first time in her long career in the play Vonnis. She portrays a high school principal dealing with a highly topical and emotional subj...
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi pays tribute to traditional Japan, with the moon as a connecting theme, now on display at the Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is presenting a complete exhibition of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's woodblock print series, which brings traditional Japanese stories to life. Each of the prints in the collection feature...
Review King Me: Greg Shapiro has little left to say that’s funny about Donald Trump
Greg Shapiro's new show King Me features his well-honed Donald Trump impression but shifts the tone from comedy to a form of collective therapy. The performance reflects the difficulty of finding humo...
Quick bite and on your way: the best places to eat and drink near Amsterdam Central Station
This article provides a list of recommendations for the best places to eat and drink near Amsterdam Centraal Station. It serves as a guide for visitors looking for dining options in the immediate vici...
Time is running out for the promised hip-hop stage in Amsterdamse Poort, but the municipality remains silent
Plans for a major new hip-hop cultural center at the Amsterdamse Poort shopping complex face significant delays due to a lack of final commitment from the municipal government. The property owner, CBR...
My father always spoke fluent French and Arabic, now he could barely say a word
A man suffered a life-altering stroke while on vacation, resulting in paralysis and the loss of his ability to speak fluently. His daughter reflects on the family's transition following the medical em...
Sven Kockelmann wins Sonja Barend Award for interview with outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof
Journalist Sven Kockelmann has won the Sonja Barend Award for his interview with outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof. The prize, awarded by a jury of industry professionals, was presented during a tel...
Lennox Heitinga (15) shines at Messi Cup in Miami: Ajax talent scores twice directly from corners
Ajax under-16 captain Lennox Heitinga scored two goals directly from corner kicks during a match against Inter at the Messi Cup in Miami. The 15-year-old son of former international John Heitinga led ...
No trains between Haarlem and Zandvoort aan Zee due to tree on the tracks
A fallen tree on the tracks has forced the suspension of train services between Haarlem and Zandvoort aan Zee until early tomorrow morning. Stormy weather has caused similar incidents across the regio...
Opinion: Since when did a simple greeting while jogging in Amsterdam become so complicated?
An opinion piece explores the perceived decline in social greetings between runners in Amsterdam compared to smaller towns. The author argues that despite the city's individualistic nature, a simple a...
Around 1,500 pedigree cats take part in beauty pageant in Vijfhuizen: 'This is just very emotional'
The Fife World Show 2026, a major international competition for purebred cats, was held recently near Haarlem. Approximately 1,500 cats and 2,500 spectators gathered for the event, which many particip...
Is Amalia receiving preferential treatment at the Ministry of Defence? It depends on who you ask
The rapid military promotions of Princess Amalia have led to public debate about whether she receives preferential treatment within the Dutch Armed Forces. Experts and the Ministry of Defence clarify ...
Ajax escapes with narrow win over Sparta and climbs to second place for now
Ajax claimed a hard-fought 1-2 away victory against Sparta Rotterdam with goals from Abdellah Ouazane and Tolu Arokodare. The result moves Ajax to second place in the Eredivisie standings as they succ...
Faverus from Hoofddorp looks back proudly on World Gymnastics Championships: "This offers perspective for the future"
Gymnast Elijah Faverus looks back with pride on the World Championships in Rotterdam, where he helped the Dutch team achieve a historic seventh-place finish and reached the individual all-around final...