Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Sheep wool as ground cover? Farmer Tom: ‘You can use this in many ways for your garden’
Farmer Tom discusses the various benefits of using sheep wool as soil protection in gardens, responding to a reader's inquiry about its effectiveness. This practice provides a sustainable use for surp...
Taxi driver Roos now only drives women: "Extra sense of safety"
Roos, a 44-year-old taxi driver, has transitioned to an exclusive service for women in Amsterdam to provide a greater sense of safety for female passengers, especially at night. This decision follows ...
Explainer | Artists stay in one place: why fans now have to go on 'tour'
Toos & Henk - May 28
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk', which offers a unique perspective on current events. The illustrations are published every week from Monday through Saturday.
Always entitled to a new device under warranty? Reader asks Ombudsman for clarification
A customer is seeking legal clarification after retailer Bol.com provided a refund instead of a replacement for a defective Philips hair removal device. The 269 euro device broke within two months of ...
Ban on US takeover of DigiD fits tougher stance against Big Tech
The Dutch government has blocked the American acquisition of the company behind DigiD to maintain national control over its crucial digital infrastructure. Experts support the decision as a move towar...
Deeper cuts at Spaarne Werkt: Snuffelmug, youth work and giant Cruquius building at risk
Participation company Spaarne Werkt is undergoing significant budget cuts affecting the Snuffelmug thrift store and youth programs to restore its financial stability. The municipalities of Haarlem, He...
Residents want blue zone on Rijksstraatweg. Council says no: 'parking pressure within limits'
Residents and businesses on the Rijksstraatweg in Heemskerk submitted a request for the implementation of a blue zone to address local parking issues. The municipal executive rejected the proposal, st...
'Traps' cleaning harbor water. Port of Amsterdam trials waste collection system: 'The power is in simplicity'
The Port of Amsterdam is testing a new debris capture system designed to remove floating waste like plastic and cans from the water. This pilot program aims to improve water quality in the Amsterdam h...
US imposes sanctions on Iranian Strait of Hormuz authority
The United States Treasury Department announced sanctions on Wednesday against the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an entity established by Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This move targets the ad...
US launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former columnist who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. The probe follows her legal actions against ...
Jill Biden: I thought Joe was having a stroke during Trump debate
Former First Lady Jill Biden revealed in a CBS News interview that she initially feared her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during his 2024 debate against Donald Trump. The interview, which ad...
Four people taken to hospital after house fire in Hellevoetsluis
Four people were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a house fire broke out in Hellevoetsluis on Wednesday evening. Emergency services from the Rotterdam-Rijnmond safety region resp...
Amsterdam-Zuidoost won't let beloved official Vayhishta Miskin (Bij1) be ousted: ‘She has our confidence’
Kommil Foo premieres Babel: ‘The lighter we make it, the more the depth touches the audience’
The brand-new brown café Hermans on Van der Helstplein feels like it’s been there for years
Chocolate statues as revenge for colonial injustice: Congolese collective buys back land with cocoa from our sprinkles
This bright pink rocket popsicle was made especially for WorldPride in Amsterdam: ‘It fits the summer: fresh but not too sweet’
Henk (75) found his own home in Zuidoost after decades of homelessness: ‘I’ve come a long way’
United States carry out new strikes on Iran
The United States military carried out new attacks against Iran on Wednesday, according to a U.S. official. The strikes were reported by Reuters, though specific details regarding the targets or casua...