Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Ray van den Berg Hair & Hairpieces celebrates 60 years: 'We are more than just a hair salon'
Ray van den Berg Kappers & Haarwerken is celebrating its 60th anniversary on May 5. The family-owned salon, which Ray first helped reopen as a child in 1976, is now managed by him and his wife Laura.
Controversial Brazilian meat giant settles in the Netherlands as activist groups fight back
Investigation: Jewish group warned of Bondi attack before violence
An investigation revealed that a Jewish community group warned police of a likely terrorist attack days before a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, Australia. Two gunmen killed 15...
Sellers forced to compromise: 12.2 percent of homes reduced in price
A new trend report from housing platform Huispedia reveals that 12.2% of homes have seen price reductions as overbidding becomes less common. Sellers are increasingly forced to lower their asking pric...
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla off the coast of Crete
Israel has intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza, off the coast of the Greek island of Crete. According to reports from the Israeli UN ambassador and fleet ...
Aartsen wants to expand entry-level job pilot for status holders
Minister of Work and Participation Thierry Aartsen is expanding a pilot program that provides "starter jobs" for newcomers with residence permits to more than 80 municipalities. The initiative aims to...
Review: ‘Because I Exist’ is a magnificent collage of paper songs
Review: Young Danish literary star Jonas Eika gives deeply religious historical novel a queer twist
Review: Vincent Delecroix’s Rubber Boat is a book you'd rather not read, but it relentlessly clings to you
Review: Elle Fanning must pose for OnlyFans to afford baby diapers in Margo’s Got Money Troubles
The Art Café in West is for crafting, not heavy drinking: ‘The result doesn’t have to be beautiful’
RAI Amsterdam cautious amid challenges, but growth plans remain on the table: ‘I am trying to entice Amsterdam’
Eefje (58) and Pien (28): ‘Mom is a perfect example for me of how to combine hard work with motherhood’
Van Veldhoven after fossil fuel summit: We can start building the ‘house’
Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announced that an international conference co-organized by the Netherlands and Colombia has reached a significant milestone in phasing out fossil fuels. S...
Very large wildfire on Venneweg in Kessel
A large wildfire broke out near the De Heldense Bossen campsite on Venneweg in Kessel, Limburg. Local safety authorities have classified the incident as a very large nature fire.
Dutch woman on flotilla: trying to reach Greek waters
Jesse van Schaik, a 21-year-old Dutch passenger on the Gaza flotilla, reported that the fleet of over 50 ships is currently attempting to reach Greek territorial waters. It remains unclear if any vess...
Democraten Gorinchem also wins re-elections in Gorinchem
Democraten Gorinchem won the municipal re-elections in Gorinchem, securing 26.3% of the vote and maintaining their seven seats. Stadsbelang followed in second place with four seats, identical to the o...
Trump thinks King Charles would have helped with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he believes King Charles would have supported British involvement in a military offensive against Iran. These comments were made on Wednesday following the King...
Strong smoke odor remains in Nunspeet
A large wildfire at a military training ground near 't Harde caused a persistent, strong smell of smoke in the neighboring town of Nunspeet on Wednesday evening. Wind conditions directed the smoke fro...
Mayor of Gorinchem: Turkish community has endured a lot
Mayor Reinie Melissant of Gorinchem stated that the local Turkish Dutch community faced significant hardship following allegations of vote tampering in the previous municipal elections. A re-election ...