Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Protecting Venice could cost billions: 'The sooner we choose, the better'
Venice is facing more frequent flooding due to a combination of rising sea levels and land subsidence. New research suggests that while additional protective measures are necessary, they will come wit...
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun confirm relationship on social media
Actress Sydney Sweeney and former music manager Scooter Braun have officially confirmed their relationship on Instagram. Sweeney shared a black-and-white photo of the couple together to announce the n...
Maaike van der Plas had to shatter an elbow to look into someone else’s consultation room
Medical specialist Maaike van der Plas reflects on her perspective as a patient after shattering her elbow and undergoing surgery. She describes the unique opportunity to observe the practices of othe...
Video | Meghan Markle encourages youth: 'No one was bullied more than I was'
Trump: Iran agrees to transfer nuclear material
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to transfer its nuclear material, likely referring to enriched uranium. This material is viewed by the United States as a potential component for ...
Netanyahu agrees to Lebanon ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a ten-day temporary ceasefire in Lebanon. The truce was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.
Everything done to solve Drents Museum art theft, including threatening lawyers
Authorities utilized aggressive investigative methods, including the alleged intimidation of lawyers and harsh detention conditions, in their attempt to solve a major art theft from the Drents Museum ...
Julia almost died while on a mental health waiting list, but now dreams of the future
Julia Koene shares her story of nearly dying while waiting for mental health care, highlighting the dangers of long healthcare waitlists. Now recovered and planning for her future, she is advocating f...
At Coachella, being seen is more important than seeing, even for Dutch influencers
Christiaan Kuitwaard's paintings are not about what you see, but how you look at it
!Woon faces potential budget cut: Fears of long waiting lists for tenants needing help
Stichting !Woon, which advises Amsterdam tenants on rental issues, warns that a potential €700,000 budget cut could lead to staff layoffs and significantly longer wait times for assistance. The orga...
Weekend tips: things to do in Haarlem (April 17-19)
Haarlem offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for the weekend of April 17 to 19 as spring weather arrives. The city provides numerous options for visitors and residents to enjoy the sunny ...
Suspect in fatal shooting of two Syrian teenagers had mandatory care order
Flight cancellations are just the beginning: ‘Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel left’
KLM will cancel 160 flights starting in late April as the International Energy Agency warns that Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel reserves remaining. This fuel shortage is expected to trigger a b...
Majority of Dutch Parliament supports better pay for top athletes, VVD wants business sector to contribute
A majority of the Dutch Parliament supports a proposal by NOC*NSF to increase the income of elite athletes. While there is political backing for the plan, the VVD party advocates for the additional fu...
Police search for suspect after stabbing in Beverwijk
Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident on Breestraat in Beverwijk on Thursday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect following the event.
Photographer Ed Geels brings old and new IJmuiden together for anniversary calendar: 'It’s quite a task'
Photographer Ed Geels is creating a special anniversary calendar for IJmuiden that blends historical and modern imagery into single photographs. The calendar is scheduled for release in October, with ...
Sudden maintenance on Vondelweg and Van Zeggelenplein causes consternation: ‘There is no getting through’
Residents in Haarlem have expressed frustration over sudden road maintenance on Vondelweg and Van Zeggelenplein that caused significant traffic disruptions. Local political parties raised the issue wi...
About 100 people march in Utrecht for victims in Lebanon
Approximately 100 people participated in a march from Utrecht Central Station to Domplein on Thursday evening to support victims of Israeli attacks in Lebanon. The demonstration concluded with a vigil...
Unsolicited parenting advice to friends or family: how to avoid offending them
The article discusses the challenges and social etiquette of offering unsolicited parenting advice to friends or family members. It explores the complexities of managing other people's children and no...