Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Snack machines at tram stops debated: "Encourages unhealthy choices"
Residents in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood have launched petitions against new snack vending machines at tram stops, arguing they promote unhealthy eating habits for children. While city officials a...
Cultural and creative sector calls for clear rules on AI use
The Dutch cultural and creative sector is calling for clear regulations on the use of artificial intelligence following a study commissioned by the Kunstenbond. Stakeholders, including freelancers and...
Municipality to take over tasks of defunct drug user foundation Mainline
Open day for Toolenburg Allotment Association's 35th anniversary in Hoofddorp
The Volkstuindersvereniging Toolenburg in Hoofddorp is hosting an open day on Saturday, May 30, to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Visitors can explore the allotment complex on IJweg, which consists o...
There are many terrible and fatal diagnoses, but ALS terrifies Maaike van der Plas
Maaike van der Plas reflects on the profound fear and emotional weight associated with an ALS diagnosis, describing it as particularly terrifying among fatal diseases. The text captures a brief person...
Possibly AI-generated Kids Top 20 host sparks heavy criticism
The Dutch television program Kids Top 20 is facing criticism following reports that it plans to relaunch with an AI-generated presenter. Former hosts expressed disappointment with producer CTM TV's de...
Trial road closure for events in ArenA area on June 1
Amsterdam will test a new traffic management approach in the ArenA area on June 1st to improve accessibility and liveability during major events. This trial aims to evaluate specific measures for orga...
Dutch government to appeal airport nitrogen rulings
The Dutch government is appealing court rulings regarding nitrogen emissions at the Eindhoven, Rotterdam, and Lelystad airports. Minister Jaimi van Essen stated that the appeal aims to provide legal c...
Chaya (24) secretly extended a wooden bench on Museumplein for the homeless: ‘You can’t lie down properly on a 1.20-meter bench’
Haarlem coalition PRO, D66, CDA: negotiations to finish June 11
Coalition negotiators from PRO, D66, and CDA in Haarlem have announced that their governing agreement will be finalized by June 11. The agreement is currently in its concluding phase and will be prese...
Water main burst during construction: three million liters of water on the street in North
A major water main break in Amsterdam-Noord caused three million liters of water to flood the streets during construction work. Waternet reported that the leak left nearby residents without water, and...
De Jong to play third match on Court 14 at Roland Garros on Friday
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong is scheduled to play his third-round match at Roland Garros against Russia's Karen Khachanov on Friday. This marks the first time the athlete from Hoofddorp has reac...
Kallas: EU will never be a neutral mediator between Russia and Ukraine
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that Europe will never be a neutral mediator between Russia and Ukraine because the bloc supports Ukraine and its own security interests. Speaking in Cyprus,...
Zandvoort beach designated security risk area after restless weekend
The station area, central boulevard, and beach in Zandvoort have been designated as security risk areas starting Thursday afternoon. This decision by Mayor David Moolenburgh follows a weekend of unres...
Matcha has character, just like wine
Exclusivithee, a tea shop and boutique café located on the Botermarkt in Leiden, specializes in the precise preparation of high-quality matcha. Shop manager Evita Marchena treats the green tea powder...
Water main leak in Buikslotermeer: hundreds of households in Amsterdam North without water
Annemieke Schollaardt temporarily off the radio after cancer diagnosis: 'Huge shock'
Dutch radio DJ Annemieke Schollaardt is stepping away from her work at AVROTROS for several weeks following a cancer diagnosis. Doctors discovered an abnormality in her appendix, a development Scholla...
Jetten: door remains open for talks with employers and unions
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the Dutch cabinet remains open to continuing negotiations with trade unions and employers regarding social security reforms. The statement follows the unions' dec...
Paula Limmen translates the origins of Beverwijk into art: ‘With the Wijkermeer, Slangenwegje, the town hall, carriage turnarounds, and Breestraat’
Artist Paula Limmen is among more than 25 participants in the upcoming Kunstroute Beverwijk & Wijk aan Zee 2026. The event is part of the 750th anniversary celebration of Beverwijk's market rights and...
Information meeting for electric car sharing in Uitgeest
An information session about electric shared cars will be held this Saturday in Uitgeest. The event is scheduled to take place at the community center Dorpshuis De Zwaan.