Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam residents 'passive smoking' due to air quality: "It's a silent killer"
Air quality in Amsterdam has improved significantly since 2010, yet current pollution levels still equate to residents passively smoking four cigarettes a day. While reports show 52% of locals are con...
25 years of accessible art in an Amsterdam law firm's windows: 'I see them as gifts for passers-by'
Dutch World Cup matches to be shown in Haarlem pubs even after group stage
Mayor Jos Wienen has announced that Haarlem cafes will be allowed to broadcast the Dutch national team's World Cup matches, including those scheduled on non-regular nightlife evenings if the team adva...
Stories come to life in inflatable cinema at OBS de Sterrenkijker: ‘A new experience, because it was in a bouncy castle’
Students at OBS de Sterrenkijker in Beverwijk experienced an interactive cinema housed within a unique inflatable structure resembling a bouncy castle. The project aims to bring stories to life for th...
Media: Zelensky showed Trump photos of damaged monastery
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky showed U.S. President Donald Trump photos of damage to the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery during their meeting at the G7 summit. The exchange, reported b...
Study: Socioeconomically disadvantaged receive harsher sentences
A study by the Research and Data Center (WODC) has found that socio-economically disadvantaged suspects in the Netherlands receive harsher sentences on average than those who are more affluent. This r...
Nicol Kremers appeals confidentiality case
Nicol Kremers is appealing a court ruling that found she breached a non-disclosure agreement with her former partner, reality TV star Peter Gillis. A civil judge previously ordered Kremers to pay 90,0...
Deputy Mayor Lahlah installs child mayor
Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has officially installed Amsterdam's new children's council and 8-year-old Ava as the new children's mayor. The council will advise the city government on various issues, wit...
Deputy Mayor Lahlah installs child mayor
Deputy Mayor Esmah Lahlah has installed eight-year-old Ava as Amsterdam's new child mayor alongside a newly formed children's council. The council is tasked with advising the city government on variou...
Top doctor identifies new diseases in ‘forgotten’ pieces of DNA: ‘Some syndromes are rarely seen’
Rotterdam-based clinical geneticist Stefan Barakat is using artificial intelligence and stem cells to identify rare and ancient genetic diseases by analyzing previously overlooked segments of DNA. His...
Officer Alwin P. (57) was a tracking device expert and placed one under his secret mistress's car
Alwin P., a 57-year-old police expert in tracking beacons, is on trial for stalking his mistress using professional surveillance equipment. The victim testified in court that P. placed a tracker on he...
Even World Cup footballers are doing yoga: here is why
Movement scientist and sports psychologist Afke van de Wouw explains how World Cup footballers use yoga to maintain flexibility and mental focus. The practice helps athletes achieve peak performance b...
Terraces in the middle of Breestraat. Business owners join forces for hospitality square during Beverwijk City Festival: ‘Keep it going if it’s a success’
Beverwijk is celebrating its 750th anniversary of market rights with a city festival from June 19 to 27. The event will feature music, sports, and a new initiative by local entrepreneurs to set up lar...
Wim T. Schippers' peanut butter floor returns to museum
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen will honor the artist Wim T. Schippers by recreating his iconic peanut butter floor installation this July. The artwork is scheduled to be displayed at the museum's Depot...
Jetten: Parliament's wish aligns with talks with Moluccan community
The Dutch House of Representatives has called on the cabinet to make a fitting gesture toward the Moluccan community in the Netherlands. Prime Minister Rob Jetten responded that the government takes t...
Israel ends Palestinian authority over Cave of the Patriarchs
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has transferred the administration of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority and the local municipality to an Israeli body. The s...
Trump prevents Europe from protecting itself against hackers with powerful AI model: ‘Bloodbath looms’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has restricted the export of the powerful AI software Mythos, preventing Europe from using it to defend against major cyberattacks. The European Union has criticized...
'Fifty guilders from nursing home for Hollandse Nieuwe': Playful stunt by Waasdorp fishmonger at start of herring season
Fish shop Nico Waasdorp in IJmuiden celebrated the start of the herring season by selling 'Hollandse Nieuwe' for one Dutch guilder each, approximately 45 euro cents. The promotion is a playful respons...
Prosecutors accuse suspect in fatal Vogelwaarde accident of recklessness
The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office has charged a 19-year-old driver with recklessness following a fatal traffic accident in Vogelwaarde, Zeeland. This charge represents the most severe form of legal...
'Pride flags being pulled from windows': Haarlem Council wants to step up efforts to help unsafe LGBTQ+ residents
The Haarlem city council is calling for more robust measures to ensure the safety of LGBTI residents following reports of pride flags being torn from windows. Council members emphasize that structural...