Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Cabinet introduces stricter requirements to prevent healthcare fraud
The Dutch government is introducing stricter regulations to combat healthcare fraud by preventing rogue providers from entering or staying in the market. Health Minister Mirjam Sterk is drafting legis...
Renovated Artis aquarium reopens after five years
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam will reopen this Saturday after a five-year renovation project costing 50 million euros. The historic 1882 building has been fully restored, featuring thematic underwat...
RTL News anchor Antoin Peeters back on TV after discovery of benign tumor
RTL News presenter Antoin Peeters returned to television on Monday following a leave of absence due to a benign brain tumor and burnout. The anchor presented his first news broadcast since the discove...
Cause of Zwaanshoek fire and explosions still unclear. 'Luckily, the parrots and rabbits are unharmed'
A fire followed by several explosions broke out in a warehouse in Zwaanshoek on Sunday afternoon, though animals on the property were reported unharmed. Authorities are currently investigating the cau...
From Persian rugs in pubs to Amsterdam cocktail onions: new guide maps centuries-old Muslim heritage
North Holland needs another €1 billion for nature network, extra focus on restoration in Polder Westzaan
The province of North Holland requires 1 billion euros to complete the Natuurnetwerk Nederland nature reserves, with only 470 million euros currently available from provincial funds. Officials briefed...
UN rights chief Türk: US sanctions on Cuba endanger lives
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has called on the United States to lift its sanctions against Cuba, stating that the measures endanger lives. Türk emphasized that these sanctions disproportionatel...
Another protest at Ye concert in GelreDome
A small group of protesters gathered at the GelreDome in Arnhem on Monday evening to demonstrate against American rapper Ye's concert in the Netherlands. This event was significantly smaller than the ...
'I was looking for the truth,' says Siem (17), who recently converted to Protestantism
Seventeen-year-old Siem Langeveld recently made a confession of faith at the Goede Herderkerk in Haarlem, reflecting a broader trend of renewed interest in religion among Dutch youth. Seeking truth an...
Peel your own fruit, no flip-flops in the jungle: how to prevent tropical infections
Internist-infectiologist Els van Nood provides essential advice for travelers visiting (sub)tropical destinations to avoid contracting diseases from bacteria and viruses. Her tips include basic safety...
ITQ founder Francisco Perez van der Oord (49) values investing in people over millions in revenue: ‘The success of others gives me energy’
Francisco Perez van der Oord, founder of IT company ITQ, emphasizes that investing in employees has been the core of his business for 25 years. He prioritizes the professional growth and success of hi...
Blijmond gives every child a role in musical My Grandpa: ‘We see how they develop’
Students from the Blijmond musical and dance school are currently preparing for their annual production titled 'Mijn Opa.' The school emphasizes giving every child a role to support their personal dev...
US: oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz 'disabled'
The United States military disabled an oil tanker flying under the Palau flag in the Strait of Hormuz. A US F-18 fighter jet used precision munitions to strike the engine room of the mv Marivex, accor...
PowNed removes Verboden Liefde episodes due to participants' sex crime case
Dutch broadcaster PowNed has removed episodes of the program 'Verboden Liefde' from online platforms after two participants were charged in a sex crime case. The two men are suspected of abusing their...
Supermarket woes not over: groceries up to 10% more expensive by 2027
The Dutch supermarket umbrella organization CBL has warned the government that grocery prices could increase by up to 10 percent next year. According to the trade association, these price hikes are pa...
Heerma calls on governments to examine their own discrimination
Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma is calling on government organizations to assess their internal operations for potential discrimination. He encouraged these bodies to utilize a specialize...
Griekspoor-Van de Zandschulp second match Tuesday in Rosmalen
Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp will face each other this Tuesday at the grass-court tournament in Rosmalen. The match is scheduled as the second event of the day on...
Netherlands to wear most expensive Nike kit ever at World Cup: ‘Fans' love is being mercilessly exploited’
The Dutch national football team is wearing its most expensive Nike jersey to date during the World Cup, priced at 159.99 euros. A German economist researching global kit prices states that the high c...
Oosterpark drug user bus moving to Linnaeusstraat in late June: ‘A perfect solution does not exist’
Dozens of walls, signs and sheds defaced with 'Eloy'. Zandvoort man (32) confesses to one incident: 'I know nothing about those other cases'
A 32-year-old Zandvoort resident was sentenced to 40 hours of community service for spraying the tag 'Eloy' on dozens of walls and structures throughout 2023. Although the man only confessed to one in...