Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Louvre director says museum is 'out of breath'
Louvre Director Christophe Leribault stated that the museum is "out of breath" and requires significant investment following a major jewelry robbery last year. The world-famous museum in Paris is curr...

Epidemiologist: forming critical OMT counterpart not a decision taken lightly
Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe stated that forming the "Red Team" during the COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult decision. The group of scientists provided critical feedback on the Dutch government's pan...

Scientist: Sense of urgency about COVID also varied among us
Epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the sense of urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic varied even among scientists. He noted that initial assessments ...

Uitgeest calls on residents to prune overhanging greenery and keep sidewalks clear
The municipality of Uitgeest is calling on residents to prune overhanging greenery and clear sidewalks during the spring and summer growing season. This initiative aims to improve safety by ensuring t...
48 municipal notifications for demolition and tree felling in Haarlem last week
The municipality of Haarlem processed 48 permit applications related to demolition and tree removal over the past week. These reports allow residents to stay informed about upcoming environmental and ...

Why Dutch was spoken in Gothenburg for years
This article explores the historical and cultural connections between Amsterdam and Sweden, highlighting how Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović's career at Ajax is just one example of these links....

NPO joins forces with European broadcasters for new children's series
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is collaborating with four other European public broadcasters to develop new fiction series for children aged seven and older. This partnership is designed to provide ...

Two cars on fire in Haarlem, police suspect arson
Police in Haarlem are investigating a suspected case of arson after two vehicles were set on fire on the Robert Kochlaan early Wednesday morning. The incident was reported around 5:30 AM, and authorit...
Nuisance on Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk requires urgent action. 'Illegal dumping continues. The area is deteriorating'
Residents of the Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk are demanding urgent action to address persistent issues such as waste dumping, noise, and traffic nuisances. They criticize the local municipality and hous...
Heemstede Harbor to become one-day festival site: ‘We are aiming for a thousand visitors’
Heemstede Harbor will host the inaugural Harbourfestival on Wednesday, June 24th, to raise funds for charity. Organized by regional Rotary clubs, the one-day event will feature live music from the Her...
Old World Cup footage for people with memory loss: ‘The 1974 match against Brazil is etched in my memory’
Approximately 70 visitors with memory impairments gathered at the Telstar stadium for the "Football Memories" event to reminisce about historic World Cup moments. Participants used old footage and pho...

Arib settles dispute with House of Representatives presidium after mediation
Former House of Representatives Speaker Khadija Arib has settled her dispute with the parliamentary presidium through a mediation process. The conflict arose in 2022 after the presidium launched an in...

'She is the love of my life and she always will be.' Declan Rice owes the haters no explanation
England is set to begin their World Cup campaign on Wednesday amid high domestic expectations for the national team. Midfielder Declan Rice remains focused on the upcoming matches while dismissing pub...
Avalon (25) is in constant pain and fears care will no longer be covered: ‘Even laughing hurts’
Avalon Leiman, a 25-year-old from The Hague with a rare connective tissue disorder, shares her struggle with chronic pain and disability. She expresses concern that proposed healthcare policy changes ...
Hundreds to walk through Haarlem at night next weekend (and this is why)
Hundreds of people are expected to walk through the streets of Haarlem during the night of Saturday, June 20, to Sunday, June 21. The event will take place in the early morning hours, creating a uniqu...

Information and tips for growing up safely online on new digital platform
The new 'Digitaal Opgroeien' platform provides practical tips and reliable information to support children's safe development in the digital world. It covers essential topics including screen time, so...
Watch the COVID inquiry: Critical GP Elens and Red Team member Baidjoe testify
On the ninth day of the parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic, field epidemiologist Amrish Baidjoe and GP Rob Elens are testifying as witnesses who were not involved in the official decisio...
Corona hearing with policy critics: ‘I felt like hunted game’
The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic heard from two policy critics on its ninth day of hearings. These witnesses, who were not involved in official decision-making, shared their ...

Jelte (5) from Serious Request passes away: 'He has found his peace'
Five-year-old Jelte, who served as the face of the 2024 Serious Request charity campaign, passed away on Tuesday. He suffered from metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and incurable disease that...