Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Inspectorate: safety at Ter Apel asylum center improved, but remains fragile
The Dutch Inspectorate of Justice and Security reports that safety conditions at the Ter Apel registration center have improved, noting that refugees are no longer sleeping in temporary or common area...
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Emperor penguin now an endangered species due to climate change
The Emperor penguin has been officially reclassified from "near threatened" to "endangered" on the IUCN Red List due to the impacts of climate change. This status update for the world's largest pengui...
Neighbors helping neighbors in the Spaarndamse Dijkexpress: 'Live just outside the village? Too bad!'
The Spaarndamse Dijkexpress community transport service celebrated a milestone anniversary with a special trip featuring coordinator Hans Koehoorn and a local resident. The ride highlighted the friend...
Thom and Kevin end up at Schoonenberg campsite in Velsen thanks to old van: 'The idea was a twenty-minute drive, it can still make that'
Thom and Kevin settled at Nature Camping Schoonenberg in Velsen-Zuid using an old van for what they hoped would be a short drive. The campsite officially reopened on April 1st after the winter break a...
Sanne Wallis de Vries and Jelka van Houten to perform together in theater
Actresses Sanne Wallis de Vries and Jelka van Houten will star together in a new comedy production titled LIFT. This upcoming theater season marks the first time the two actresses have shared the stag...
Doubts in South Holland over reaching rural area targets
Political parties in the province of Zuid-Holland are expressing skepticism about whether regional plans can effectively meet European targets for nature, nitrogen, and climate. Additionally, there is...
Jaap (88) hangs up his sax: 'It wasn't just about making music, but also camaraderie'
88-year-old Jaap Hilbers is retiring from playing the saxophone after more than 70 years, including 60 years with the music association St. Caecilia in Heemskerk. His final performance will take place...
D66 Minister Sjoerdsma admits: UNRWA deals with opposition were ‘clumsy and not good’
Dutch Development Aid Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma admitted to acting "clumsily" while negotiating with opposition parties regarding support for the UNRWA aid organization. Opposition members expressed f...
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Heritage of the Week | Sustainable family business on the Egelantiers
The historic Gunters & Meusers building in Amsterdam's Jordaan district has undergone a sustainability renovation to prepare the national monument for the future. This project serves as an example of ...
Calls for lower speed limits after increase in road deaths
Following an increase in traffic fatalities, Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) is advocating for lower speed limits to improve road safety. The organization highlights speed as a major risk factor and a ...
Introdans celebrates the sometimes over-illustrative work of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in a mixed program
Another Red Bull key figure departs: Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase moves to rival
Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer, is leaving Red Bull Racing after thirteen years to join rival team McLaren. Lambiase reportedly accepted a significant offer and is expect...
More Amsterdam canteens offering healthier and more sustainable food
Canteens in hospitals, schools, and offices across Amsterdam are increasingly offering healthier and more sustainable food options. This transition affects tens of thousands of residents who eat in th...
The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals identity: 'Tired of being a secret'
Author Freida McFadden, known for the psychological thriller 'The Housemaid,' has revealed her true identity as brain doctor Sara Cohen. Cohen explained that she decided to go public because she was t...
RCH-Pinguins drops down a level to focus on youth: 'Ensuring the decline does not continue'
The Heemstede-based baseball and softball club RCH-Pinguins has voluntarily moved to a lower league to focus on its youth development program. Chairman Fokke Dijkstra stated that the club's primary go...
On this day in 1980, Ajax played for a spot in the European Cup final but were defeated by a surprise opponent
On April 9, 1980, Ajax faced Nottingham Forest in the first leg of the Europa Cup 1 semi-finals at the City Ground. Despite competing for a place in the final, the Amsterdam-based club was ultimately ...
Taking a Biro on the ferry? Forget it: Amsterdam issues fines and here is how much they cost
Amsterdam has begun issuing fines to drivers of Biro mini-cars who attempt to use the ferry across the IJ, where they are now prohibited. Authorities are actively enforcing the ban to ensure complianc...
London and Paris: Lebanon must be part of ceasefire
The foreign ministers of Britain and France have condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon as unacceptable and harmful. They argued that the ceasefire framework involving Iran, the United States, and Israe...