Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
South Holland wants tranquility but also more recreation in Holland Dunes
Provincial deputy Arno Bonte aims to balance nature preservation and recreation within the new National Park Hollandse Duinen in South Holland. By improving natural conditions, the province hopes to e...
The Jazzcats of Vijzelstraat: “The tastemakers of Amsterdam nightlife”
This article explores the rich jazz history of Amsterdam's Vijzelstraat, which served as a central hub for the genre during the 1930s. Historians and musicians reflect on the international artists and...
Aboutaleb's advice: resume Hart voor Den Haag, D66 negotiations
Ahmed Aboutaleb, acting as a mediator, has recommended that political parties Hart voor Den Haag and D66 resume coalition negotiations in The Hague. This recommendation was included in his final repor...
Dyslexic thinking is not a disorder but a talent
The article challenges the traditional view of dyslexia as a learning disability, suggesting it should be viewed as a talent rather than just a struggle with reading and writing. It notes that online ...
Breeding season begins in Fort Island gull colony. IJmuiden females more well-traveled than males
Gull researcher Fred Cottaar reports that the breeding season has begun at the Forteiland colony near IJmuiden. He observes that nesting Egyptian geese face a high risk, as their chicks are likely to ...
Butcher's daughter transforms century-old butcher shop into modern deli: ‘Memories in every crack and behind every tile’
Guusje Broekhof is renovating her family's century-old butcher shop in Haarlem's Kruisstraat to transform it into a modern deli. The project aims to modernize the business to meet current retail deman...
Vera (26) and Michael (38) run the country's most customer-friendly supermarket. ‘And after just one year. Bizarre’
Spar Schot in Wijk aan Zee, managed by Vera Siersema and Michael Schot, has been named the most customer-friendly supermarket in the Netherlands. The owners expressed surprise at receiving the nationa...
Parking garage at Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp cordoned off due to person in distress
Police cordoned off the parking garage at the Spaarne Gasthuis in Hoofddorp on Tuesday evening to assist a person in need. Emergency services were deployed to the scene after reports indicated a perso...
Jordaan and Amstel residents divided over King's Day: It was a madhouse
Residents in Amsterdam's Jordaan and Amstel areas expressed mixed opinions on the effectiveness of stricter crowd control measures implemented during this year's King's Day celebrations. While some re...
ACM increases oversight of ANWB Energie after policy failures affect thousands; company promises improvement
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has increased its supervision of ANWB Energie due to persistent IT problems. The energy supplier has failed for months to send out final and a...
Reserve teams play in Brazil too, and André Krul is benefiting: 'My wish has come true'
Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has achieved a career milestone by making his professional debut in Brazil. Following the match, Krul reflected on his journey and considered whether he might be close to ...
Historic Haarlem tram line still very much alive despite downfall of ChristenUnie
A proposal for a historical tram line at Haarlem's Veerplas remains under consideration despite initiator Frank Visser losing his seat in recent elections. Negotiators from PRO, D66, and CDA are curre...
Ariana Grande to release new album in July
American singer Ariana Grande has announced the release of her upcoming album titled "Petal." The new record is scheduled to be released on July 31.
Volunteers fish for waste after King's Day: 'A drop in the bucket'
Following King's Day celebrations, approximately 160 volunteers with the organization Plastic Whale used 20 boats to remove several thousand liters of trash from Amsterdam's canals. The initiative aim...
Shocking footage of brawl at Amsterdam Central on King's Day: man remains motionless
During King's Day celebrations, a violent altercation occurred at Amsterdam Central Station, leaving a man motionless on the platform after he was struck and hit his head. Footage of the incident has ...
Trump to Charles: US has no better friends than the UK
U.S. President Donald Trump told King Charles that the United States considers the United Kingdom its closest ally. The statement aims to mend diplomatic ties following recent tensions sparked by Trum...
Why hasn't this gone viral yet? Joeri’s videos are works of art
Joeri Veul, a 30-year-old from Amsterdam, transitioned from BMX racing to creating artistic cookbooks and stop-motion videos after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His detailed production process involve...
Hart voor Bloemendaal withdraws from exploratory talks, coalition participation ruled out
Hart voor Bloemendaal has withdrawn from the current coalition formation talks, effectively ending its chances of joining the local government. Party leader Marielys Roos cited a lack of trust in the ...
Car crashes into tree on N232 in Vijfhuizen, occupants hospitalized
A driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a tree on the Schipholweg (N232) in Vijfhuizen on Tuesday afternoon. The occupants of the car were transported to the hospital for treatment fol...
Third Enola Holmes movie coming to Netflix in July
The third installment of the Enola Holmes film series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 1. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, the streaming service has released the first images of the upcoming mo...