Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Rapper and hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
Hip-hop pioneer and rapper Afrika Bambaataa has passed away at the age of 68 in Philadelphia. His management confirmed that his death was caused by complications from prostate cancer.
Wietze de Jager temporarily returns to radio after three years
Wietze de Jager and sidekick Chris Bergström will return to the radio this summer to host the morning show on 100% NL. De Jager, who moved to Bonaire after leaving Radio 538 in 2023, will be temporar...
D66 drops PRO as potential coalition partner in Bloemendaal for now: ‘If the VVD doesn’t want it, it becomes very difficult’
D66 has decided to exclude the PRO party from potential coalition talks in Bloemendaal, following a scout's recommendation to form a government with the VVD and CDA. While D66 described the exclusion ...
Michael J. Fox reacts to CNN report on his death: 'I'm doing okay'
Michael J. Fox has responded to a false report by CNN claiming that he had passed away. In a social media post, the American actor reassured fans that he is doing fine and clarified that the reports o...
Private sector drives up rents: €2,000 per month almost the new norm
Private sector rental prices in the Netherlands are rising rapidly, with 2,000 euros per month becoming the new standard in many areas. Housing platforms Pararius and Huurwoningen.nl report that suppl...
Where the Netherlands' most famous burglar was once held – until he escaped
Rent prices rose in all Amsterdam districts over the past year
Ben (78) has been teaching swimming at VZV for 48 years: ‘If you want, you can swim your whole life’
78-year-old Ben Sliggers has been a swimming instructor at the VZV club for 48 years, emphasizing that swimming is a lifelong sport. He currently leads swimming lessons and water polo training session...
From concrete to broccoli: schoolyards in Beverwijk and Heemskerk make way for school gardens. Nature is so educational
Kindcentrum De Ark in Heemskerk and primary school De Sterrenkijker in Beverwijk have transformed parts of their schoolyards into school gardens. Students will use these green spaces to grow their own...
It’s not allowed, but cyclists flock to railway tracks and narrow bridge: "Fun challenge"
Cyclists in Amsterdam are illegally using a narrow tram bridge near the Amsterdamse Bos as a shortcut while a nearby bridge is replaced. Despite warning signs and the risk of fines, many users continu...
Epstein victims oppose Melania Trump's proposal
Victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have opposed a proposal by Melania Trump for them to testify about their experiences under oath before Congress. The BBC reported that the victims rejected the ...
Increasing number of young people recruited as drug retrievers
The number of underage drug extractors in the Netherlands has surged, rising from 1% of arrests in 2020 to over 22% last year. This data, reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), highlights a signifi...
Lena Headey joins third season of Netflix series Wednesday
Actress Lena Headey, known for her role in Game of Thrones, has joined the cast for the third season of the Netflix series Wednesday. Details regarding the character the 52-year-old actress will portr...
Where are these sudden traffic jams on Stationsweg coming from? No one knows
Unexplained traffic jams have been occurring during the morning rush hour on the Stationsweg in Velsen for nearly a week. The municipality of Velsen is currently unaware of the cause for the congestio...
Amsterdam has relatively the fewest electric cars
According to CBS data, Amsterdam has the lowest relative number of electric vehicles per 1,000 residents among Dutch cities, despite having the highest absolute total of 40,000 cars. The city maintain...
Toos & Henk - April 10
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides a unique perspective on current events through his daily comic strip, Toos & Henk. The series is published every week from Monday to Saturday.
Ahoy urges K3 fans not to take public transport to Sunday concert due to marathon
Rotterdam Ahoy has advised fans attending the K3 Originals concert on Sunday, April 12, to avoid using public transport. The recommendation is due to expected overcrowding at transit stations caused b...
Parents of young children still struggle to put down their own phones
One in three parents frequently checks their phone in the presence of their children, prompting experts to call for better guidance on the parental role-model function. Experts recommend that advice o...
Anthony Correia on FC Utrecht links: 'I hope everyone with a sound mind realizes the focus is on Telstar'
Telstar head coach Anthony Correia has addressed rumors linking him to a managerial role at FC Utrecht after confirming he had been in contact with the club. Correia emphasized that despite the intere...
'Strange' furniture store helps Piet for free
After the furniture store where he purchased his chair went out of business, a man named Piet struggled to find a replacement part for a broken handle. Eventually, a different furniture store assisted...