Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Jon Bon Jovi fully recovered from vocal problems: 'Never gave up hope'
Singer Jon Bon Jovi has fully recovered from the vocal cord surgery he underwent in 2022. Although the recovery process took longer than expected, the 64-year-old artist shared that he never lost hope...
According to Sophie Hilbrand (50), every Amsterdammer should do these five things: ‘Edible gifts are the best’
Put out-of-school children at the top of the education agenda
The parent association Balans is taking legal action to address the crisis of at least 70,000 children staying home and another 280,000 receiving insufficient education. The organization highlights ho...
You can stop by Roy’s for coffee in IJmuiden: ‘Having my own cart was always a dream of mine’
After retiring at age 67, IJmuiden resident Roy Pesik has fulfilled his dream by launching a mobile coffee cart business called 'Barong Specialty Coffee.' The venture allows the retiree to stay active...
Haarlemmermeer City Council calls for more focus on antisemitism in schools: ‘Reports of Jewish children being bullied for their background’
The Haarlemmermeer municipal council is engaging with schools to improve how antisemitism is reported and addressed following reports of Jewish students being bullied. The initiative, supported by sev...
'Don't touch that sweet boy': Entire street flies rainbow flags after threat to 11-year-old
Residents of Oosterstraat in Haarlem have displayed rainbow flags in solidarity with an 11-year-old neighbor who received a threatening letter for hanging one himself. The community unified to support...
'Porridge Queen' Miriam from Obdam won the 2021 World Championship and is now bringing the Dutch Porridge Championship to the Netherlands
Miriam Groot, winner of the 2021 World Porridge Championship, organized the first Dutch National Porridge Championship held on June 20 in Heeswijk-Dinther. The competition focused on traditional prepa...
Katy Perry believes relationship with Justin Trudeau changed her
Singer Katy Perry stated on the podcast UnFamous that her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has profoundly transformed her. She described the experience as a beautiful an...
From lion suits to Swedish meatballs, entrepreneurs gear up for World Cup fever
Entrepreneurs in Amsterdam are gearing up for the upcoming World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden by offering themed merchandise and snacks. Local businesses, from party shops to projector...
Head of asylum agency COA: ‘There is no shortage of reception places, there is a lack of will’
Joeri Kapteijns, the head of the Dutch asylum agency COA, warns that the organization will face a shortage of 8,000 reception spots by the end of the summer. He emphasizes that the crisis is caused by...
From grey box to clouds, Heemstede ATM finally gets color: ‘An eye-catcher’
A Geldmaat ATM on Julianaplein in Heemstede has been officially unveiled with a new colorful cloud-themed design chosen by local residents. The machine had remained a plain grey box for a year before ...
Farmer Tom’s advice: ‘My hydrangeas are turning brown so quickly, what can I do?’
Farmer Tom addresses a reader's concern about white hydrangeas turning brown prematurely in his weekly advice column. He provides tips to help Tabitha maintain the appearance and health of her garden ...
Ships depart Iranian ports after blockade lifted
Iranian international shipping is resuming after a deal between Iran and the United States lifted a blockade on Iranian ports. State media reports that several ships have already left or returned to t...
Two bodies found in home in Meerstad, Groningen
Police discovered two deceased individuals in a residence located in Meerstad, Groningen. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Dyson can be customer-friendly too, as Ruud knows
Ruud Buurma reports a positive customer service experience with Dyson, providing a contrast to the company's generally poor reputation for service and accessibility. While the Ombudsman team and many ...
Breestraat in Beverwijk becomes a massive activity boulevard for Day for Sport: 'Sport is such a uniting force. It goes much further than just getting tired'
On Sunday, the Breestraat in Beverwijk will transform into a large movement boulevard for the 'Dag voor de Sport' event. Organized by Beverwijk Fit & Actief, the day features a sports market showcasin...
Velsen to house status holders in hotels and rectories; COA to decide if Ocean Majesty stays longer
The municipality of Velsen plans to house four status-holder families in local hotels and a rectory for four months across Santpoort-Noord and IJmuiden. Meanwhile, the COA is deciding whether the asyl...
Schoonzichtlaan motorhome site allowed to stay longer: 'Contributes to social safety'
The Urban Camperspot on Schoonzichtlaan in Haarlem will remain open longer than expected as the municipality has decided to delay its closure until construction for new housing and a bridge begins. Lo...
Horse bolts in New York's Central Park, tourist killed
An 18-year-old tourist from India died in a horse-drawn carriage accident in New York's Central Park. The incident occurred after the horse reportedly bolted, according to reports from The New York Ti...
