Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
No more shuttle bus to the city for asylum ship residents: ‘There is no sidewalk at all to walk on’
Cyclist Arjan joins touring club: 'The nice thing is that friendships are formed'
Cyclist Arjan Hooiveld has joined a touring club, noting that the activity fosters new friendships. He often rides through the Kennemerduinen, a scenic area located between Haarlem and the beach.
Amsterdam: possible easing of rent rules poorly thought out
Amsterdam housing alderman Zita Pels has criticized potential national government plans to relax rent regulations, calling the move ill-conceived. Pels warns that easing these rules would allow rental...
Cabinet activates national oil crisis plan
The Dutch government has activated Phase 1 of the National Oil Crisis Plan as a precautionary measure due to rising tensions in the Middle East. While there are currently no acute fuel shortages or re...
Insurer covers consequential costs of online threats and harassment: 'Cyberbullying is truly terrible'
Dutch insurers are beginning to include standard coverage for the consequential costs of online harassment and cyberbullying. This policy change addresses a significant issue affecting approximately 6...
One year prison sentence for stabbing in heart of Haarlem: 'Very concerning'
A 24-year-old man was sentenced by a Haarlem court to sixteen months in prison, with four months suspended, for an attempted aggravated assault in April 2023. The defendant stabbed an acquaintance in ...
Cows at Het Kooghuis perform their 'cow dance' again: children from Uitgeest cheer along the fence
Cows at Het Kooghuis in Uitgeest were released into the pasture for the first time this season after the ground became dry enough for grazing. Local children gathered along the fence to cheer as the a...
Ye also not welcome in Switzerland: FC Basel cancels concert
Swiss football club FC Basel has cancelled a scheduled concert by American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, at their stadium. The decision follows ongoing controversy surrounding the artist's ...
Video | Awkwardness at Peter Gillis trial: 'His family sat behind his ex in court'
Suspicious object at IJmuiden police station turns out to be harmless
A suspicious object was discovered near a police station on Tiberiusplein in IJmuiden on Saturday afternoon. Authorities cordoned off the immediate area as a precaution while investigating the item. T...
Brazilian President denounces Security Council and Trump
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharply criticized the United Nations Security Council and Donald Trump. Although he did not mention Trump by name, the president's remarks were clea...
Macron accuses Hezbollah of killing French soldier
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Hezbollah of being responsible for an attack in South Lebanon that killed a French UN soldier. Macron shared the allegation on X following the fatal incide...
Bistro Deux serves a nice appetizer board with amuse-bouches; the main course is somewhat disappointing (7-)
Bistro Deux in Heemstede, a family-run establishment since the 1980s, received a mixed review after a visit on Good Friday. While the appetizer platter was praised, the main course was considered disa...
Video | Joost Klein imitates Justin Bieber at Coachella festival
Families pay a fortune for theme park entry and parking, but affordable options are nearby
Dutch theme parks are preparing for a busy May holiday, but high entry and parking costs at major attractions can lead to families spending hundreds of euros. Smaller, more affordable parks like Sproo...
What do you call a woman who loses her best friend? Yanaika Zomer has no word for it
Journalist and poet Yanaika Zomer explores the emotional impact of losing a best friend in her latest column, noting the lack of a specific term for such a person. The piece comes as Zomer, who is the...
Iranian leader says Iran can inflict defeats on enemy
During Iran's Army Day, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the nation's military is capable of inflicting further defeats on its enemies. He claimed that Iran's armed forces have already hu...
Ships fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz
At least two ships were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime sources reporting to Reuters. No further details regarding the identity or status of the vessels have been disclosed y...
Justin Bieber scores with old hits thanks to Coachella but won't profit from it
Justin Bieber's older hits are climbing the charts following his viral Coachella performance where he was seen using a laptop on stage. Despite the surge in popularity, the singer will not financially...
Karlijn had an impressive CV, but her living room looked ‘very minimalist and cold’
Remote job interviews via platforms like Zoom have introduced candidates' private lives into the hiring process, leading some employers to judge applicants based on their home surroundings. Career coa...