Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Mandy (34) was deployed to Lebanon, it changed her life forever: ‘Bodies lay along the road’
Mandy Heeren, a 34-year-old Dutch professional soldier, was deployed in 2023 as the sole Dutch representative in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The traumatic experiences she faced during the ...
Zelensky: World on brink of disaster again 40 years after Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian drone attacks are threatening nuclear safety, potentially bringing the world to the brink of another disaster forty years after Chernobyl. He...
Tax filing often a costly missed opportunity due to common mistakes: ‘People sometimes leave thousands of euros on the table’
Over nine million people in the Netherlands have already filed their tax returns, with one million more expected to do so in the final week. Experts highlight that many taxpayers miss out on potential...
Everything about King's Day: Flea markets, public transport tips, and more news from this week
Amsterdam is preparing for King's Day with traditional flea markets and city-wide celebrations. This week's update offers practical advice, including public transport tips, to help residents and visit...
Provincial councillor leaves party and remains absent for months
North Holland provincial representative Maik de Weerdt has been absent from legislative meetings for months since leaving the Volt party to form his own faction in December 2025. Despite missing appro...
The Greenhouse | Facts once again seem to matter little in the climate debate
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses how factual education about climate change fails to significantly shift public opinion. He highlights that even a crash course on the subject does not alter per...
From broken frame to trust: how an e-bike saga ended well
Ron Poppen experienced a spontaneous frame break on his e-bike, later discovering a recall campaign he had not been notified about. He shared his story with the 'Klasse' column to describe how the sit...
Tinka parks in Hoofddorp, pays, and is shocked by the costs
A woman named Tinka received financial compensation after filing a formal complaint regarding unexpectedly high parking fees in Hoofddorp. Her experience highlights how a well-structured complaint can...
After birth doulas, end-of-life and grief doulas emerge: Westerners are not raised with the principle that death is part of life
Following the popularity of birth doulas, a new wave of end-of-life and grief doulas is emerging to provide support during the dying process and bereavement. Three doulas explain their specialized rol...
After her father's death, Kim became a death doula: ‘In this controllable society, we avoid the subject of dying’
Kim Oostveen, an Amsterdam-based end-of-life doula, supports individuals across North Holland as they navigate the end of their lives. Inspired by her father's passing, she transitioned from healthcar...
Making money as a child at the flea market: with cupcakes, dances, tastings, photos, and a guessing game
King's Day flea markets offer children a unique opportunity to earn money through creative activities like selling cupcakes, performing, and hosting games. To stand out among the many participants, th...
Ingeborg supports people in the final stages of life: 'Some reveal their deepest secrets. People who won’t get better have a lot to tell'
Ingeborg Robijn, a 49-year-old end-of-life doula based in Hilversum, provides support to individuals during their final phase of life. She transitioned from a career as a civil servant to help people ...
CBS: Trump administration was target of Correspondents' Dinner suspect
A suspect identified as Cole Allen confessed to targeting members of Donald Trump's administration during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The motive was revealed by CBS News thro...
King's Day 2026, roadworks and more news from this week
This week's updates include preparations for King's Day 2026 and news regarding roadworks and the history of Jacobstraat. Additionally, a new market is scheduled to open soon, contributing to the loca...
Cigarette butt picker Erik keeps the streets of Haarlem clean
Erik, a retiree in Haarlem, voluntarily cleans up cigarette butts to protect the environment and keep local streets and playgrounds clean. While Dutch municipalities call for the tobacco industry to c...
Prosecutors increase reward for 25-year-old murder of woman in Rotterdam
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has increased the reward to €25,000 for information leading to the killer of Mariska Klompenhouwer, who was murdered in Rotterdam in 2001. Police are renewing th...
Trump: Shooting won't 'deter' me from Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner will not deter him from pursuing the war in Iran. Speaking at a press conference, Trump expres...
Media gala shooting suspect in court Monday
A suspect accused of storming the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC with weapons is scheduled to be charged on Monday. The announcement was made by Jeanine Pirro, the federal prosecutor for Wash...
Amsterdam back then: This is what the last Queen's Day looked like
Nearly thirteen years ago, Queen Beatrix abdicated the Dutch throne after a 33-year reign to her son, Willem-Alexander. The article reflects on the final Queen's Day celebrations held in Amsterdam bef...
Wouter Klootwijk wonders: what if we don't want dessert?
Columnist Wouter Klootwijk discusses a hospitality concept where restaurant staff assist departing guests with their coats and offer a warm embrace. He suggests that this positive final interaction cr...