Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Opinion: An expensive solution that worsens the problem: Amsterdam at its best
Residents of Amsterdam are criticizing the city's focus on costly architectural aesthetics for infrastructure and the continued development of energy-intensive data centers. They argue that public fun...
Actor Gijs Scholten van Aschat (66) retires from ITA: I hope I have been a good colleague, a good person, not a jerk – something like that
Actor Gijs Scholten van Aschat is performing his final show as a permanent member of the ITA ensemble this Wednesday after sixteen years with the company. He expressed appreciation for the collaborati...
Chef Schilo van Coevorden created a Yayoi Kusama menu for the Stedelijk: ‘It is more than just a few dots on a plate’
Following his departure from the Conservatorium Hotel, chef Schilo van Coevorden is launching a temporary menu at the Stedelijk Museum. Inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama, the collaboration aims to creat...
Foraging in Amsterdam: where to pick the tastiest ingredients in September
Professional forager Edwin Florès has identified key locations in Amsterdam for residents to gather wild ingredients throughout September. He advises that while the city offers a wealth of seasonal p...
Newborns in Amsterdam receive heel prick test late due to staff shortages at GGD
Newborns in Amsterdam are facing delays in receiving mandatory heel prick screenings due to severe staff shortages and an unexpected increase in birth rates. The GGD is working to address the backlog,...
Miss Austria dies at 22
Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic, has died at the age of 22. While she lived with a lifelong heart condition and underwent multiple surgeries, the exact cause of her passing remains unconfirmed.
Singer Dotan has become a father to a daughter
Dutch musician Dotan has announced the birth of his daughter with his partner, actor Grant Boone. The couple has been in a relationship since 2019 after initially confirming their romance on social me...
Major police operation in Slotervaart, homes temporarily cordoned off
A large-scale police operation involving heavily armed units took place in Amsterdam's Slotervaart neighborhood this afternoon following reports of a suspicious situation. Authorities cordoned off the...
Opinion: Why travel 25 minutes from East to Central for the intercity? Turn Muiderpoort into a full-fledged transit hub
Critics are calling for a structural intercity train stop at Amsterdam's Muiderpoort station to accommodate the rapid population growth in the eastern part of the city. By enabling direct regional con...
58 flights at Schiphol cancelled due to UK air traffic control failure
A technical failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Service has led to the cancellation of 58 flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. KLM has suspended all flights to and from England as the situation...
Ed wants to protest in IJtunnel during public transport strike, but Amsterdam mayor stops him
Amsterdam mayor has denied a request from resident Ed van Leeuwen to hold a protest inside the IJtunnel during a national public transport strike. The city cited significant safety concerns for pedest...
The dilemma facing Hans Vijlbrief: loyal to Jetten, faithful to his thesis
Dutch Minister Hans Vijlbrief faces pressure to cancel social security cuts, putting him in a difficult position between political loyalty to Rob Jetten and his long-held academic views. The conflict ...
Wero is coming, but there are fears of higher costs
The Wero payment system is set to replace iDeal in the Netherlands next month, promising better consumer protection and European independence from American providers. While the transition offers new f...
18-month prison sentence for assault of trans person in home, co-defendant acquitted
A 21-year-old man received an 18-month prison sentence for his role in a violent 2024 assault on a transgender person during a fake date in Amsterdam. While one co-defendant was acquitted due to a lac...
Nationwide public transport strike and roadworks: expect delays
A nationwide public transport strike in the Netherlands has caused widespread service disruptions, leading to the near-total suspension of trains and buses. Simultaneously, critical roadworks and high...
RTL brings The Sixth Sense back to television
RTL is bringing back its reality show Het Zesde Zintuig, which features individuals with psychic or intuitive abilities. The network has issued a call for candidates and expects the program to air aga...
Are younger generations really wealthier? Herman (78): ‘We didn’t have much back then, we made do with what we had’
Data indicates that each successive generation in the Netherlands is wealthier than the last, featuring more home ownership and travel opportunities. However, people interviewed at Rotterdam Central S...
Several Amsterdam schools to remain closed during public transport strike tomorrow
Several schools in Amsterdam are closing tomorrow due to a nationwide public transport strike that will halt essential ferry services. While some institutions are shifting to online instruction or org...
Sofyan Amrabat retires from international football for now: I am unable to play under the current coach
Ajax midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has suspended his international career with Morocco due to conflicts with head coach Mohamed Ouahbi. Amrabat stated that while he will not play under the current coach, ...
Another car ends up in water near Cruquius shopping center
A car rolled into the water at a shopping center in Cruquius this afternoon after its handbrake allegedly failed. No one was inside the vehicle during the incident, and no injuries were reported, mark...