Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
New Amsterdam punk-rap trio Radio Z loudly resists gentrification and borders: ‘Hip-hop will always remain a vehicle for the oppressed’
Trial of two potential Ebola treatments begins in Congo
The World Health Organization has launched a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to test two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
Miek the cat has some baggage. How will that work when Maaike van der Plas goes on a cycling holiday? In a backpack?
Maaike van der Plas expresses concern about her cat, Miek, while preparing for a bicycle vacation. Upon receiving an update from her cat sitter, she learns that the sitter sustained injuries from the ...
AVROTROS reporter Tom van 't Einde moves to RTL: 'Happy with this opportunity'
Journalist Tom van 't Einde is set to leave his position at the AVROTROS program EenVandaag this September. He will transition to a new role at RTL, an opportunity he expressed excitement about on soc...
A look inside the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht: residents have received 50,000 cards since opening. 'I've only been to the supermarket three times'
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) invited local media to visit the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht to shed light on the daily lives of its residents. The facility has receiv...
Red Cross: many relief supplies destroyed in Russian attacks
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have destroyed a major Red Cross storage facility. The incident resulted in the loss of aid supplies valued at over 1.5 million euros.
Paul and Wouter on Clen V., suspected of murdering his wife: ‘So many strange things in this case’
Tens of thousands in Haarlem drink too much according to new alcohol guidelines
According to the 2024 Gezondheidsmonitor, nearly 110,000 adults in Haarlem consume alcohol in amounts that exceed the Health Council's updated, stricter recommendations. Conversely, approximately 25,0...
Jordi Cruyff leaves his mark at Ajax: Van Gaal is the latest key figure to depart
Slot alone is not enough: Rafael van der Vaart considers who should succeed Ronald Koeman
Rafael van der Vaart has expressed his views on the future of the Dutch national football team following the potential departure of manager Ronald Koeman. The former player suggests that the KNVB shou...
Warning if stalker with ankle monitor gets too close to victim: Amsterdam tests GPS device
Gary Glitter charged with sex offenses from four decades ago
British pop star Gary Glitter has been charged by the UK Public Prosecution Service with historical sexual offenses. The allegations include unlawful intercourse with a girl under thirteen and three c...
Deaths reported in Damascus explosion
A bomb explosion in the Syrian capital of Damascus has resulted in at least five deaths and sixteen injuries. Syrian authorities have confirmed the casualties following the attack.
What a missed opportunity for the narrow-minded city council during the World Cup
Nu.nl editor suddenly sees themselves on TikTok in fake AI-generated video
One-hour delay on A4 due to broken-down truck
A broken-down truck on the A4 near the De Hoek junction has caused significant traffic congestion, resulting in delays of over an hour. Although one lane remains closed, authorities report that the tr...
Cabinet to ban temporary workers in meat sector
The Dutch government plans to implement a ban on the use of temporary agency workers in the meat processing industry starting in mid-2028. This measure aims to address and eliminate labor abuses and t...
IJmuiden resident suspected of illegal fish trade, 57,000 euros in cash seized
On July 1, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) arrested an individual from IJmuiden on suspicion of illegal fish trading. During the operation, authorities searched a fis...
Teylers Museum launches science podcast series for children
Teylers Museum has launched a new children's podcast series titled 'Zeker weten?'. The series aims to explain the workings of science in an accessible way for children aged seven and older.
Dutch House of Representatives agrees to reduce number of local broadcasters
The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a reform plan to consolidate over two hundred local broadcasters into a maximum of eighty regional stations. This legislative change aims to strengthen ...