Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
UvA lecturers still denied answers on communication with pro-Israel organizations despite court ruling
How Het Parool’s mailroom filled with Harry Styles newspapers for fans: ‘Sorry, the sudoku is already filled in’
Tata Steel names Herman van der Meyden as successor to Donald Pols
Herman van der Meyden has been appointed as the new director of communications and public affairs at Tata Steel. He succeeds Donald Pols, who was dismissed after just one day in the position following...
Hassnae Bouazza (52) writes romance novel: ‘Many relationships also have a destructive side: people sabotage each other or themselves’
Review: An unwitting anarchist – how notary’s daughter Geertruida Kapteyn-Muysken sought her path in a world that gave her no space
Review: Understandable why this old-fashioned epistolary novel by Virginia Andrews became a bestseller
These were the best-selling books at Scheltema this week
This novel about the relationship between a young Swedish woman and a Jamaican man causes gnawing discomfort
State Secretary yet to choose preferred option for Moerdijk
State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat has postponed selecting a final plan for industrial and energy expansion near Moerdijk to further evaluate a scenario where the village remains intact. He intends to di...
Tielen wants to hear from inspectorate why FVD school was approved
State Secretary Judith Tielen has requested an explanation from the Education Inspectorate regarding the approval of a primary school affiliated with the Forum for Democracy (FVD) party. The school is...
Going to the beach with children in this heat? Dermatologist recommends UV-protective clothing
Dermatologist Göran van Rooijen from Spaarne Gasthuis provides safety advice for families visiting the beach during extreme heat in the Netherlands. He specifically recommends that children wear UV-p...
Highest number of new social housing units in Amsterdam in 16 years, but concerns remain: ‘Permits sometimes take way too long’
Castricum swimming pool to cost nearly €1.8 million more: three parties demand clarity over missing information and design choices
Three political parties in Castricum are seeking urgent clarification from the municipal executive after the budget for a new swimming pool at Noord-End sports park reportedly increased by nearly 1.8 ...
Flamboyant shirt sparks reactions: ‘Woke trash, go back to your own country’. Danielle Kliwon doesn’t think they are referring to Guus Til
The Dutch national football team's new warm-up shirt, designed by Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta, has sparked diverse reactions for its flamboyant design representing cultural diversity. Featu...
Joop van den Ende becomes sixth person ever to receive Golden Televizier Lifetime Achievement Award
Joop van den Ende has been awarded the Golden Televizier Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the Dutch television industry. He is only the sixth person in history to receiv...
Samen Sterk Heemstede wants to scrap 't Groot Clooster bike path
The political party Samen Sterk Heemstede (SSH) will submit a motion during Thursday's city council meeting to cancel plans for a bicycle route through the 't Groot Clooster area. The party is calling...
Lionel Richie falls ill and forced to cut short first concert of new tour
Lionel Richie had to stop his concert in Minnesota early after feeling unwell and becoming dizzy on stage during the first performance of his new tour. The cause of the singer's illness is currently u...
Water fun ruined as jellyfish swarm beaches: 'Conditions are now ideal for them'
Large numbers of jellyfish are appearing along the Dutch coastline due to ideal warm weather conditions. This influx is discouraging beachgoers from swimming despite the ongoing tropical heatwave.
Employees under 45 more likely to take sick leave for mental health issues
Employees under the age of 45 are increasingly experiencing absenteeism due to psychological issues such as burnout, anxiety, and extreme fatigue. Data shows that 60 percent of this age group was abse...
Many bridges in North Holland not operated during heat
At least fifteen movable bridges in the province of Noord-Holland will not be operated until Sunday due to persistent heat. The bridges will remain closed to boat traffic between 10:00 and 21:00 daily...