Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
A bit wobbly? Personal trainer gives exercises for more stability
A personal trainer provides daily stability exercises designed to help older adults maintain balance and prevent falls that can lead to serious injuries. The routine emphasizes the importance of stren...
Button shop celebrates 40 years; owner Thea (74) cannot find a successor
Thea de Boer’s specialized button shop on Amsterdam's Herengracht is celebrating its 40th anniversary while facing an uncertain future due to rising rents and a lack of successors. Despite the shop'...
Aleid Bos reconstructs her father’s youth through old letters: ‘It felt like an exotic story: my father grew up in Spain’
Aleid Bos has written a book titled "Citroenen uit de achtertuin" to reconstruct her father's childhood in Spain using a collection of old letters found after his death. The work explores her father's...
Hamas financing suspect: money was for humanitarian aid
Palestinian activist Amin A. denied allegations of financing Hamas during a trial in a Rotterdam court. The 58-year-old defendant maintained that his activities were intended solely for humanitarian a...
Brussels approves Dutch state aid package to reduce cow numbers
The European Commission has approved a state aid package of over 600 million euros for the Netherlands to support dairy farmers who voluntarily reduce their livestock. The funding will be distributed ...
Museum director: Return the third bracelet as well
The director of the Drents Museum has called for the return of a third stolen bracelet during the trial of three suspects accused of a robbery last year. Robert van Langh emphasized that the artifacts...
Lufthansa staff strike again, many delays and cancellations expected
Lufthansa cabin crew members are scheduled to strike this Wednesday and Thursday to demand improved working conditions. The industrial action is expected to lead to significant flight delays and cance...
Children's book author Arend van Dam takes children through war stories at IJmuiden Library
Children's book author Arend van Dam will visit the IJmuiden library on Wednesday, April 22, to present his new book. During the session, he will guide children and parents through various well-known ...
Significant drop in oil demand expected, more risks for Dutch economy
The International Energy Agency expects oil demand to experience its largest decline since the pandemic. Meanwhile, Dutch regulators are warning that these global trends pose increased risks to inflat...
Hormuz coalition leaders to discuss reopening strait Friday
Leaders of the 'Hormuz coalition' are set to meet this Friday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian blockade. Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is expected to participate in the...
Third suspect arrested for fireworks at Ajax - FC Groningen
Police arrested a 38-year-old man from Hoofddorp on Tuesday as the third suspect in an investigation into fireworks thrown during an Eredivisie match between Ajax and FC Groningen. The suspect faces c...
Not a Greek figure, Medea is a benefit scandal parent according to director Angelo: ‘Ultimately her child is taken away’
Theater director Angelo Ormskerk reinterprets the Greek tragedy of Medea by framing the protagonist as a victim of the Dutch childcare benefit scandal. The production explores the systemic pressures a...
Cry for help over situation at care facility: "My mother is begging me to help her"
Relatives and a former employee at the In het Zomerpark care home in Nieuw-Vennep have raised alarms over severe neglect, including medication errors, poor hygiene, and moldy food. Although the manage...
Simone Zeefuik (43) from the Bijlmer wrote a play about female friendships under pressure
Amsterdammers wanted to be seen at Van der Eerden’s beach club (1955-2026)
Environmental group wants to stop climate project: does carbon storage delay the green transition?
The environmental organization MOB has challenged a carbon capture and storage project at the Dutch Council of State, arguing it may prolong dependence on fossil fuels. The group claims that storing i...
MEPs: do not lift sanctions against Hungary yet
European Parliament rapporteurs Tineke Strik and Daniel Freund have stated that it is too early to lift EU sanctions against Hungary. They emphasized that the Hungarian government must first implement...
Art heist suspects may have wanted to sell loot to the state
Suspects involved in an art robbery in Drenthe reportedly planned to sell the stolen items back to the Dutch state. This information was allegedly revealed by one of the suspects to undercover agents ...
X must give privacy researcher Mekić access to his data
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that social media platform X must provide entrepreneur and privacy researcher Danny Mekić with access to his personal data. This decision upholds a previous lo...
Free public transport for children until 2027: applications now open at city service desks
Parents can now apply for free public transport for children until 2027 at the City Desk without needing a DigiD. This initiative simplifies the application process for local families to access compli...