Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Little understanding for young carers: 'Extra assignments if they haven't finished their homework'
Young caregivers who assist family members with health issues or language barriers often face a lack of understanding from teachers and professionals. Consultant Aude Logger describes this as a hidden...
Sterre (11) helps care for her sister Lieke: ‘I understand her quite well, even though she can’t talk’
Eleven-year-old Sterre de Lat from Nederhorst den Berg provides care for her nine-year-old sister, Lieke, who is non-verbal. Sterre assists with daily tasks such as preparing medication and dressing, ...
Karlijn missed care and peer support as a young caregiver. She wrote a book to help others find their way.
Karlijn Stet from Velserbroek has published a book titled 'Groeibriljanten' based on her childhood experiences as a young caregiver for her brother. The book aims to provide support and guidance to ot...
Justine’s (18) father has young-onset dementia: ‘I like caring for him, I find it difficult when I’m not with him’
Justine van den Berg, now 18, has been caring for her father since he was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia when she was 13. She explains that while the physical tasks of caregiving are manageable, th...
Parking app fine makes Klaas's hospital visit very expensive
A man named Klaas received a parking fine following a hospital visit despite having paid the required fee through a mobile app. The incident highlights the frustration of facing unexpected penalties a...
Government must take action, say desperate water managers: 'My neighbor caught 987 crayfish in one pond'
Water managers are calling for the Dutch government to take action as the population of invasive American crayfish has reached an estimated one billion. The species is reproducing rapidly and destroyi...
Castricum four-day evening walk at risk due to volunteer shortage: ‘This iconic event must not be lost’
The 65th edition of the Avondvierdaagse in Castricum may be its last as the event faces cancellation due to a shortage of volunteers. Organizers are urgently seeking new help to ensure the future of t...
Iran: Attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG) announced on Saturday that it launched ballistic missile attacks targeting United States military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. The report indicates a direct milit...
Kuwait reports drone and missile attacks
Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted several drone and missile attacks on Friday night and Saturday morning. The information was released by the state news agency KUNA, citing military officials.
Car drives into house in Kerkrade, two injured
A car crashed into a house in Kerkrade, Limburg, on Friday night, resulting in injuries to both the driver and a passenger. Both individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment following th...
Raúl Castro appears on Cuban state television
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro appeared on state television on Friday at the age of 95. He was shown attending an event at the Ministry of the Interior that was broadcast to the public.
After Groningen, Drenthe and a ‘shitty village in the middle of nowhere’, Daniëlle (57) is finally back in Amsterdam: ‘This is a miracle’
The Defense Line of Amsterdam: the defense bastion that became a cycling race
'Amsterdam kicks its guests in the crotch': hotel chief Remco Groenhuijzen on the new tourist tax hike
Modern staging of Etty Hillesum drama series inevitably evokes current threats
Brass knuckles, firearms, machetes: Amsterdam shopkeepers sound alarm over increasingly violent thieves
According to actress Oda Spelbos (61), every Amsterdammer should visit these 5 places: ‘In outdoor pools, class differences disappear – everyone looks equally silly in a bikini’
It started as a joke, but the longer they talked about it, the more logical it sounded: a satirical musical about the asylum debate
Only 1 in 20 employees receives higher travel allowance for expensive fuel
Only one in twenty employees is receiving an increased travel allowance to compensate for rising fuel prices, as employers largely fail to address the high cost of commuting. Despite warnings that gas...
