Dutch News in English

Have you seen Pip, Coco, or Jessie? These four pets are missing in Haarlem

Four pets, including those named Pip, Coco, and Jessie, were reported missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to provide any information that could help locate these ani...

IJmond collects 1.5 million DE points for food bank: ‘The involvement is enormous’

Residents in the IJmond region collected 1.5 million Douwe Egberts coffee points during November and December to support local food banks. This initiative was part of the 14th annual collection campai...

How to save money on spring outfits: ‘Ask yourself: will I wear this at least 30 times?’

Fashion experts Sara Dubbeldam and Anke Vermeer offer advice on saving money on spring wardrobes as global conflicts contribute to rising living costs. They recommend a mindful approach to shopping, s...

'Some shells have been there for a hundred million years. Bizarre, right?' National Shell Counting Day at Wijk aan Zee beach

The fifth National Shell Counting Day took place across beaches in the Netherlands, including a counting event at Wijk aan Zee. Participants were instructed to collect shells randomly within a specifi...

Velsen beat Olympia thanks to a formidable Floris Reurts hat-trick: 'Every now and then you have to show the boys how it’s done'

Floris Reurts scored a hattrick to lead Velsen to a dominant 0-3 victory over Olympia Haarlem. The away win provides redemption for Velsen, who had lost their previous home match against the same oppo...

Demolition in Kruisstraat: Jan Sikkes and Bristol rapidly dismantled

The former premises of the Jan Sikkes fabric store and Bristol discounter on Kruisstraat are being rapidly dismantled, with only the ground floor of the building set to remain. This demolition marks a...

Police seize more than 3 tons of cocaine, eight arrested

Dutch police seized 3,223 kilograms of cocaine and arrested eight suspects following a discovery on Friday. A portion of the drugs was found in a van near Papendrecht, while the majority was hidden in...

Anti-racism demonstration warns of new fascism: 'What was written in 1939 still applies today'

Thousands of people gathered in Amsterdam on Saturday for a demonstration against racism and discrimination. The protest primarily focused on warning against the rise of fascism, drawing parallels to ...

Haarlem security company challenges lost Bollenstreek contract: ‘Tender for guarding reception centers was unfair’

Haarlem-based security firm Alpha Security BV has initiated a summary proceeding against the work organization HLT Samen over a lost contract for guarding reception centers in the Bollenstreek. The co...

Bread, as loved as it is loathed: how healthy is it really?

Experts address the common myths and health concerns surrounding bread, evaluating its nutritional value in both artisanal and supermarket varieties. They conclude that while whole-grain bread is gene...

Gen Zer lives like it’s 20 years ago: Without a high-tech smartphone, with a classic Nokia. 'I now realize how nice touchscreens and WhatsApp are'

A Gen-Z reporter spent a week using a classic Nokia phone instead of a smartphone to see if it would reduce internet addiction and improve focus. The experiment highlighted the difficulties of navigat...

Believers made way for wrestling champions in former De Zaaier church

The former Catholic church 'De Zaaier' on Amsterdam's Keizersgracht has undergone several transformations since its construction in 1837, transitioning from a place of worship to a warehouse and a wre...

Analysis: US Patriot missile involved in Bahrain explosion

An expert analysis reviewed by Reuters suggests that a U.S. Patriot missile was likely involved in a March 9 explosion in Bahrain that injured dozens of civilians. Although Bahrain and Washington prev...

Oil companies also fighting for scarce oil and gas

Oil companies like Shell are facing intense competition to secure scarce oil and gas supplies. Industry leaders highlight that they are currently navigating significant logistical challenges to ensure...

Video | Beckham scion sings and plays guitar at Melkweg in Amsterdam

Driver freed after almost two hours following single-vehicle crash in Southeast

A driver was hospitalized after being trapped for nearly two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the Abcouderstraatweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early Wednesday morning. Firefighters performed a ...

Musical chairs: Seven candidates join Velsen council thanks to preference votes

Seven candidates from five different parties have secured seats in the Velsen municipal council through preference votes. Despite their low positions on the party lists, these candidates received enou...

Can old Anglicisms still be translated? Manager, camping, scooter... Try it!

The author reflects on how an algorithm recently resurfaced a letter they wrote in 1993 for the Dutch linguistics magazine Onze Taal regarding the translation of anglicisms. The piece notes the unexpe...

Tess (21) from Castricum recovering from sepsis: 'I have hope again'

Tess, a 21-year-old from Castricum, is recovering from Post-Sepsis Syndrome following an intensive treatment program in Australia funded by crowdfunding. After returning to the Netherlands, her recove...

Demolition most likely scenario for part of troubled Zandvoort-Noord flats: ‘But only in five years’

Approximately 124 apartments on Lorentzstraat in Zandvoort-Noord are likely to be demolished in about five years due to long-standing issues with concrete rot. While other parts of the housing complex...