Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Economy for VVD, social domain for PRO: How Beverwijk's new aldermen divide the tasks
The new aldermen of Beverwijk have divided their administrative portfolios, with Adam Elzakalai (VVD) managing economy and finance while Carolina van der Aa (PRO) oversees the social domain and youth ...
Aging and housing shortage: Village Council discusses liveability of Wijk aan Zee with residents
The Village Council of Wijk aan Zee is hosting an annual meeting on June 10 to discuss the town's livability with residents. The discussion will focus on challenges such as an aging population and the...
Schmigadoon! named Best Musical at Tony Awards
Schmigadoon! was named Best Musical at the Tony Awards on Sunday night. The award for Best Play was presented to Liberation.
Online bank to challenge major providers with account-linked subscriptions
Internet bank Revolut is launching mobile phone subscriptions in the Netherlands to compete with established telecom providers by offering lower prices. Despite this new entry into the market, industr...
Everyone hopes their rival fails: it’s up to the coach to maintain the atmosphere, says Kim Lammers
Former international Kim Lammers discusses the internal competition and atmosphere within the Dutch national team as the World Cup in North America approaches. She emphasizes that while players compet...
Soap, deodorant, creams or eating more vegetables: what actually works against body odor?
The article explores various methods for managing persistent body odor, questioning the effectiveness of traditional products like deodorant and soap. It suggests alternative approaches, such as dieta...
'We aren't taking anything away, just adding something new.' Haarlem Pearls take over hospitality industry with staff padel tournament
De Oesterzwammerij has established a new base at Haarlem's Kweektuin, where its founders aim to influence food choices through taste and mushroom cultivation. Meanwhile, the Haarlemse Parels group is ...
Weeks without Wi-Fi due to broken cable: 'We're getting a bit fed up'
Several families in the hamlet of Hinderdam have been without internet access for weeks due to a broken cable. Residents are expressing frustration as they wait for service providers to resolve the is...
From Marlboro to marijuana: tobacco giant enters legal Dutch cannabis
Tobacco giant Altria, formerly Philip Morris, has entered the Dutch legal cannabis experiment by acquiring a partial stake in the country's largest participating grower. Experts have raised concerns t...
Horses forced to leave Engelandpark after 39 years: ‘I don’t think the way this was handled is fair’
The municipality of Haarlem is relocating the 'Plukweide' picking meadow to a site in Engelandpark to create space for parking and a volleyball court. This decision forces the Lems family to remove th...
Toos & Henk - June 8
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, "Toos & Henk." The comic is published every Monday through Saturday.
Natuurbelang Foundation fights dune forest felling at Cremermeer: 'Major interventions are not standard maintenance'
Stichting Natuurbelang Nederland is opposing the planned clearing of fourteen hectares of dune forest near Cremermeer by Natuurmonumenten. The foundation argues that such an extensive operation cannot...
Peru presidential candidates neck and neck
Presidential candidates in Peru are in a tight race according to the latest polling data. Left-wing congressman Roberto Sánchez currently holds a narrow lead with 50.3 percent of the vote, compared t...
At what cost does Beverwijk want to build? Compensation for city center construction could exceed €200,000
The city of Beverwijk is planning to build a 31-unit apartment complex on Koningstraat, though the project may incur high costs. Potential damage compensation for neighboring residents is estimated to...
Israel carries out strikes on military targets in Iran
Israel carried out airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran early Monday morning. Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard in several cities, including Tehran, Tabriz,...
France reviews 70,000 child abuse reports
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered prosecutors to urgently review 70,000 child-related abuse reports by July 14. This directive follows the tragic murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna and a...
Third Bach Week focuses on ‘brilliant women’: ‘I find it inspiring’
Mayors caught in bind as new coalitions demand ‘zero asylum seekers’ despite dispersal law
Dutch mayors are facing conflict between the national asylum seeker distribution law and new local coalition agreements that refuse to host refugees. Sharon Dijksma, chair of the Association of Nether...
Social saunas are popular among Amsterdam millennials: ‘I used to go out a lot, now I’m here more often with friends’
