Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdammers join Social Media-Free May: ‘You’re constantly looking for excuses to check Insta, I want to break that’
Playing trumpet during the silence: Gijs honors deported composer on May 4
On May 4, trumpeter Gijs Levelt will perform music by Jewish composer Martin Friedmann during a silent march in Amsterdam to honor the late musician. Friedmann, who fled Germany to settle in Amsterdam...
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Drought protocol gives Richard Kemper a sense of security
Richard Kemper reflects on hearing the term "droogteprotocol" (drought protocol) used in the context of a joke about menopause. He argues that the public disparagement and bashing of women going throu...
Electricity so cheap Aljo gets paid: ‘A friend came to charge his car here’
Aljo Hartgers from Oosterbeek utilized negative dynamic energy prices by consuming electricity to earn money, such as charging a friend's car and running his heat pump. This illustrates how consumers ...
Zayn Malik cancels US shows after hospitalization
British singer Zayn Malik has canceled the remainder of his US tour dates for the year due to health issues. The announcement followed a recent hospitalization and was shared by the artist via Instagr...
Lionel lost his prosthetic leg after a wild night of headbutts, but can now smile again
Lionel Gorissen woke up to find his prosthetic leg missing after a night of drinking in Amsterdam, leading to a week of significant stress. The essential device, valued at approximately 9,000 euros, w...
Whether the European Migration Pact will work remains to be seen, thinks Jan-Kees Emmer: ‘Seeing is believing’
Jan-Kees Emmer expresses skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the new European Migration Pact and acknowledges public resistance to local asylum centers. He argues that the arrival of such facili...
Deployment of Dutch navy ship not extended, ship to return from Mediterranean soon
The deployment of the Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. Evertsen in the Mediterranean Sea will not be extended, and the ship is scheduled to return home soon. Ministers Dilan Yeşilgöz and Tom Berendsen informed ...
Trump announces higher tariffs on EU cars and commercial vehicles
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to increase import tariffs on cars and commercial vehicles from the European Union from 15% to 25% next week. Trump claimed the EU violated their trade agre...
House prices slightly cheaper: is the overheated housing market finally cooling down?
The Dutch housing market is showing signs of cooling down, with fewer bids above asking price and a decrease in home viewings. The article examines what these trends, including more frequent price red...
Fire in basement on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk quickly upgraded
A fire broke out in a basement on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk on Friday afternoon. Emergency services responded around 3:25 PM and quickly upgraded the situation to a medium-level fire.
Pope appoints former undocumented migrant as US bishop
Pope Leo has appointed Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, a 55-year-old former undocumented migrant, as a bishop in West Virginia, USA. Menjivar-Ayala, who reportedly entered the country in a car trunk, has previ...
'Since the bad news, the reactions have been heartwarming.' Over 100 shirts from top footballers at auction for Tim (14) and Mason (4)
An auction featuring over 100 donated football shirts will begin on May 1st to raise money for the Princess Máxima Center. The 'Shirts for Warriors' initiative was inspired by 14-year-old Tim, who is...
Sil (26) arrested on way to Gaza, but Cerisa (24) sails on with flotilla: 'We were surrounded by drones'
Sil Kiewiet de Jonge was arrested by the Israeli military while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza. Another participant, Cerisa van Kesteren, remains with t...
Protest march in Amsterdam on Labour Day
Thousands of people participated in a Labor Day protest march organized by the FNV trade union in Amsterdam on May 1st. The demonstrators marched from Museumplein to Martin Luther Kingpark to protest ...
A cheese wrap should be chaos, with cheese dripping out; this one is too neat
Best things to do in Amsterdam in May
Amsterdam offers a variety of events in May, including music festivals, food truck markets, and major concerts. A highlight of the month is the Freedom Day celebration on May 5th, featuring large-scal...
At Ajax, renewing your season ticket feels like an act of charity
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler sued for inflicting emotional distress
A Los Angeles court has ruled that Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler must face trial for the intentional infliction of emotional distress. The decision stems from a lawsuit originally filed by a woma...