Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cpunt Nieuw-Vennep closed immediately due to cracks in building
The Cpunt cultural center in Nieuw-Vennep was closed immediately on Friday due to safety concerns after cracks were discovered in the building during an inspection. The facility at Harmonieplein will ...
Fragmentation in local politics growing, also in Haarlemmermeer: how do the right-wing parties differ?
Sixteen parties are contesting the Haarlemmermeer municipal elections, highlighting a trend of growing political fragmentation in local Dutch government. While left-wing parties have clear identities,...
Parts of the IJmond without water due to pipe burst in Wijk aan Zee
A water main burst near Wijk aan Zee has resulted in a loss of water pressure or a total lack of water for parts of the IJmond region. The local safety region is currently investigating the cause of t...
MPs condemn attack on Jewish school in Amsterdam
Dutch Members of Parliament have condemned an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam that occurred on Friday night. Politicians expressed their horror over the incident, characterizing it as a cowa...
CIDI calls for more measures against antisemitic incidents
The Center for Information and Documentation Israel (CIDI) expressed deep concern following an attack on a Jewish school in Amsterdam. Director Naomi Mestrum called on politicians and administrators t...
Burst pipe: no drinking water in the IJmond
A burst water main near Heemskerk has caused a significant drinking water shortage across the IJmond region, affecting towns such as IJmuiden, Velsen, and Bloemendaal. Emergency services are currently...
This Greek-style yogurt is the best: ‘Not too sour and nice and creamy’
Three experts conducted a blind taste test of eight Greek-style yogurt brands available in Dutch supermarkets, along with one authentic Greek version. The test evaluated the yogurts based on taste and...
No municipal role in Crown Van Gelder situation: Velsen Board responds to Liberaal Blauw council questions
The Velsen municipality has stated it will not intervene in the financial difficulties facing the Crown Van Gelder paper mill in Velsen-Noord. This position was clarified in response to inquiries from...
'It's 85% cocoa!', I still want to shout after them
The author shares their personal perspective on supermarket etiquette, expressing a strong preference for being left alone while shopping to avoid social interactions when they are not looking their b...
Much criticism of cold nursing homes, but here residents are delighted: ‘A glass of wine? Of course you can’
While many nursing homes face criticism for being overly restrictive and poorly managed, residents at Het Snijdelhuis in Boskoop report being exceptionally happy. The facility focuses on a welcoming a...
Thousands of Meta employees to lose jobs due to AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is planning to lay off thousands of employees, potentially affecting up to 20% of its workforce. The job cuts are intended to s...
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Bloemendaal reverses budget cuts for De Baan activity center: ‘It’s a vital facility for young people with intellectual disabilities’
The Bloemendaal city council has reversed a planned 9,000-euro budget cut for De Baan, a daycare facility for young people with intellectual disabilities. The decision aims to protect the essential Ha...
Guitars are very important here
Musicians from the Overijssel region have formed the Salland Sound Collective and released their debut album titled 'Down to east – Vol. 1'. The project features roots rock music recorded spontaneou...
Hamas asks Iran not to attack Gulf states
The Palestinian group Hamas has requested that Iran cease its aerial attacks on neighboring Arab Gulf states, specifically Qatar. Hamas maintains close ties with Qatar, which hosts a major U.S. air ba...
Jetten to speak with Jewish community after school attack
Premier Rob Jetten condemned an explosion that targeted a Jewish school in Amsterdam during the night between Friday and Saturday. He expressed his support for the Jewish community and announced plans...
Screen time | Wanting to use my phone less doesn't mean I'm addicted
In his weekly column "Schermtijd," tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the distinction between wanting to reduce smartphone usage and being clinically addicted. He examines the criteria for phone addic...
Wilders wants to stay until 80 after 10,000 days in Parliament, but inner circles suggest otherwise
Geert Wilders has reached the milestone of 10,000 days in the Dutch House of Representatives, stating his intention to remain active in politics until age 80. While he publicly maintains this goal, ob...
Willem-Alexander and Máxima help volunteers in garden of Hoofddorp care home: ’The king is very relaxed’
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima participated in the national volunteer campaign NLdoet by helping at the Bornholm residential care center in Hoofddorp. They worked alongside volunteers to plan...
Scooter rider seriously injured in single-vehicle crash in Beverwijk
A scooter rider sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Beverwijk during the night from Friday to Saturday. Emergency services searched nearby water to rule out the possibility of a...