Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Haarlem’s Ad van Dongen creates podwalks for Natuurmonumenten: ‘We want an experience, a kind of mini radio play’
Haarlem resident Ad van Dongen has developed immersive audio-guided "podwalks" for Natuurmonumenten to enhance the experience of nature trails. These audio tours, such as the one in the Midden-Herendu...
Owner sees stolen items surface online 100km away, police arrest suspect
A 27-year-old suspect was arrested at an asylum seekers' center after items stolen during a vehicle burglary in Apeldoorn were tracked over 100 kilometers away. The owner of the goods discovered their...
Bystanders raise alarm after seeing starving dog
Police in Amsterdam seized a severely emaciated dog yesterday after bystanders reported seeing the starving animal on the street. Upon inspection of the owner's home, officers found no food or water, ...
Niall Horan more nervous than ever about new album: 'Wants to sell more'
Irish singer Niall Horan expressed that he is more nervous than ever about the upcoming release of his fourth studio album, titled Dinner Party. Despite his prior success with One Direction and as a s...
We’re having too few children, and Richard Kemper understands why
The fertility rate in the Netherlands has dropped from 1.71 to 1.43 over the past decade, falling short of the 2.1 children per woman needed to sustain the workforce. Richard Kemper notes that while r...
Haarlem completes investigation: Main sewer in Kleverpark neighborhood did not cause rat nuisance
An investigation by the municipality of Haarlem has concluded that the local sewer system was not responsible for a recent rat plague in the Kleverpark neighborhood. Alderman Robbert Berkhout stated t...
96.24 euros for Yvonne, 120 euros for Roy. SP pays fuel receipts along the A9. 'At Shell they are first-class profiteers'
The Socialist Party (SP) and leader Jimmy Dijk organized a protest against rising fuel prices at a Shell gas station along the A9 near Heemskerk. During the event, the party used a 'Wheel of Fortune' ...
Title of Haarlem coalition agreement announced: ‘Building a strong Haarlem together’
The political parties PRO, D66, and CDA have announced that Haarlem's new four-year coalition agreement will be titled 'Samen bouwen aan een sterk Haarlem'. This document outlines the city's political...
Zero-tolerance zones, extra drop-in centers: Amsterdam wants more measures against nuisance from addicts
Health gap for children in Southeast starts before birth: "Alarming result"
A study by Erasmus MC reveals that infants born in Amsterdam Zuidoost face significantly higher health risks, with stillbirth and low birth weight rates double the national average. Researchers emphas...
Fairground operator acquitted of violent incident in Hillegom: 'I was attacked by nuisance youths'
A 64-year-old fairground operator has been acquitted of a suspected stabbing incident that occurred in a Hillegom parking lot. The police judge ruled that there was no concrete evidence to support the...
Eurovision Song Contest drew 35 million fewer viewers than last year
The Eurovision Song Contest saw a significant decline in viewership this year, attracting 131 million viewers compared to 166 million the previous year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reported ...
FIFA cancels free World Cup tickets and asks fans to pay after all
FIFA has invalidated World Cup tickets that were accidentally distributed for free to dozens of supporters due to a technical error. The organization is now requiring these fans to pay the full ticket...
Von der Leyen also open to flexible EU accession process
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for a more dynamic EU accession process for candidate countries. Speaking after the EU-Western Balkans summit, she emphasized t...
Cabinet wants ban in principle on use of steel slag
The Dutch cabinet plans to implement a principle ban on the use of steel slag to protect human health and the environment. Under the new proposal, permits for using the material will only be issued if...
Steel slag use in construction soon to require permit: State Secretary Annet Bertram working on ‘no unless’ ban
State Secretary Annet Bertram is developing new regulations for the use of steel slag in construction, effectively introducing a "No/unless" ban. Under these rules, a permit will only be granted if th...
Burglars in Haarlem more successful than five years ago and more active this year
Burglars in Haarlem have become more successful compared to five years ago, leading to an increase in break-ins during the first months of this year. Data indicates that this higher success rate may b...
Ireland imposes entry ban on two Israeli ministers
Ireland has imposed an entry ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their extremist views and role in the Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Micheál Martin previously indicat...
Corona hearings with Rutte, Schoof and Koolmees next week
Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, current Prime Minister Dick Schoof, and former Minister Wouter Koolmees will testify next week before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the Dutch COVI...
Multiple people in Amsterdam-West attacked by aggressive bird: 'Totally absurd'
Several residents and cyclists in Amsterdam-West have reported being attacked by aggressive birds, likely crows or ravens, which are protecting their nests during the breeding season. Victims describe...