Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Telstar pitch worst in Eredivisie, AZ also scores poorly
A ranking by players' union VVCS reveals that Eredivisie captains rated Telstar's pitch as the worst in the league last season, while AZ also scored poorly in 16th place. PSV earned the highest rating...
Weather turns today, but storms and hail seem to narrowly miss Amsterdam
New Pieter Vermeulen Museum depot in IJmuiden named after late curator Wim Bosch
The Pieter Vermeulen Museum in IJmuiden has officially opened its new depot, naming it in honor of the late curator Wim Bosch. The commemorative plaque was unveiled by Bosch's brother, Kees, in a cere...
Videoland making documentary about Suzan & Freek's GelreDome shows
Videoland will release a documentary titled "Suzan & Freek: We Vieren Het Leven" on June 13. The film follows the Dutch musical duo as they prepare for their series of sold-out concerts at the GelreDo...
Prosecutors seek to seize over 8 million euros in drug profits from Quincy Promes
While formations in other cities stall, Amsterdam breezes toward an agreement – but then the real work begins
Adrie experiences ‘the ultimate feeling of freedom’ in his Wijdenes farmhouse
Adrie Beerepoot describes a feeling of ultimate freedom living on his five-hectare farmhouse estate in Wijdenes along the Markermeer. He maintains a large fruit garden and enjoys walking his dog by th...
Cartoonist Peter de Wit gets a boost from Haarlem: 'I moved from a child's bedroom to a real studio'
Comic artist Peter de Wit has moved to a new home and studio in Haarlem, providing him with a professional workspace along the Spaarne. He shares the new atelier with his wife, Els, moving away from h...
Legal action over Santpoort Village Festival noise: ’Can you suspend this year's permit?’
A couple in Santpoort-Noord petitioned the Council of State to block the permits for an upcoming eight-day village festival, citing years of noise and nuisance. The court ruled the request was prematu...
Even cautious dismantling of Werf Conrad goes too far for PRO, D66, VVD and CDA; developer given free hand
A majority of political parties, including PRO, D66, VVD, and CDA, have decided against a careful inspection of the historic Werf Conrad administrative building to uncover potential hidden heritage. C...
CIDI: Incomprehensible that rapper Ye is allowed to come to the Netherlands
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) has criticized the decision to allow American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to perform in the Netherlands. The organization descri...
More than 450 euros for texting while driving: Cabinet raises traffic fines again despite expert warnings
The Dutch cabinet is set to increase traffic fines, including raising the penalty for texting while driving to over 450 euros. Despite warnings from experts and opposition in Parliament, Justice Minis...
No large erotic center in new coalition agreement, PRO Amsterdam and D66 want to cut 350 million euros
Every Duck has a story: memories of the playful Citroën 2CV
Following the announcement of a new electric version of the Citroën 2CV, readers shared their favorite memories and practical experiences with the classic car. The article compiles these nostalgic st...
Now also rolling along the Pieterpad
A wheelchair-accessible version of the Pieterpad, the most famous long-distance hiking trail in the Netherlands, was officially opened this Thursday. The new route avoids stairs and steep inclines, al...
Which teacher made the difference for you?
A Dutch news outlet is inviting readers to share stories about teachers who made a significant impact on their lives or inspired a passion for a particular subject. Interested individuals are encourag...
Koopmans: Assessing danger of new virus takes time
Virologist Marion Koopmans testified during a Dutch parliamentary inquiry that the rapid global spread of COVID-19 could not have been predicted in early 2020. She emphasized that assessing the threat...
Video | Suzan & Freek 'celebrate life' in new documentary: watch the first footage
Eurozone consumers adjust spending behavior due to 'double scar', says ECB
Research from the European Central Bank indicates that consumers in the Eurozone have adjusted their spending behavior faster than expected following the conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn t...
Mart Hoogkamer on father arrested in police raid: 'It's terrible'
Singer Mart Hoogkamer's father and his partner were arrested in Leiden following a police operation involving a helicopter. The couple is suspected of threatening someone with a firearm or an imitatio...