Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Not your wrinkles, but your hands reveal your true age: how to keep them ‘young’
Experts including dermatologist Griet Voet and doctors Jetske Ultee and Hannah Aerts discuss the growing popularity of hand rejuvenation treatments. The article highlights that hands are often overloo...
ProRail to replace all elevators at Haarlem station
ProRail is replacing all elevators at Haarlem station due to the equipment reaching the end of its service life, with work scheduled from September 18 through June. Passengers requiring elevator acces...
Caravan and camper buyers have one non-negotiable demand: a roof air conditioner
Following a series of intense heatwaves across Europe, roof-mounted air conditioning units have become an essential requirement for caravan and camper buyers. Attendees at Europe's largest camping tra...
Niels runs two marathons (!) during Ticking Clock Challenge at Zandvoort circuit
The second annual Tikkende Klok Challenge at the Zandvoort circuit brought together one thousand runners to raise funds for Stichting PLN. Participant Niels Grote Beverborg stood out by completing two...
Carmen (59) must find a new job but is afraid to: 'Otherwise we will miss out on thousands of euros'
Carmen, a 59-year-old facing redundancy after her team was declared redundant, fears seeking a new job due to potential losses in her pension. Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens addresses this concern, ...
Aaron Bouwman out for a month with lung and sternum injury following Ruben van Bommel tackle
Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman is expected to miss a month of play after sustaining lung and sternum injuries in a collision with PSV's Ruben van Bommel during a match at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The inc...
With a photo of grandma Annie on his buoy, Muus (11) swims for ALS: ‘I don't want other people to be sad too’
Eleven-year-old Muus Bekkema participated in the Amsterdam Junior Swim to raise money for ALS research in memory of her grandmother. The event saw a record-breaking turnout, raising over 3 million eur...
Man opens fire on passerby in Nieuw-Vennep
A young man fired a weapon at another individual in Nieuw-Vennep this morning but failed to hit his target before fleeing the scene. Police are currently searching for the suspect, who is described as...
Schuim saw a lot of denim and one wedding dress at the Amsterdam Fashion Week closing party: ‘It’s just impossible to throw a chic party in the Netherlands’
Amsterdam Fashion Week held its closing party at the Westerkerk in a collaboration with the Tuftuf Club. Guests wore casual outfits like denim, with some questioning the difficulty of hosting truly ch...
Referee boss crystal clear about controversial challenge in Ajax - PSV: 'The body is a weapon here, so it's a red card'
The KNVB refereeing chief has officially stated that Ruben van Bommel should have received a red card for his challenge on Aaron Bouwman during the Ajax-PSV match. Despite the initial decision by the ...
Sofa fire in Buikslotermeer home, one injured
A fire sparked by a sofa in an Amsterdam-Noord residence left one person injured after they suffered smoke inhalation. Emergency crews transported the victim to the hospital, and an investigation into...
Woman receives unwanted tongue kiss during Amsterdam municipality team-building event: ‘I became so sick’
An Amsterdam municipal employee suffered severe psychological trauma after being sexually assaulted by a colleague at a 2022 team-building event. Following a failed reintegration process and a lack of...
Three Dutch XR works in competition at Venice Immersive, the leading platform for immersive art
Three Dutch XR projects have been selected for competition at the prestigious Venice Immersive festival, showcasing the Netherlands' prominent role in the global immersive art sector. The selected wor...
Traveling through Europe by train with a slight buzz appeals to Philip Freriks
Maarten van Rossem and Philip Freriks are embarking on a televised rail journey across Europe to discuss history, identity, and the state of the continent. The program highlights the duo's established...
Student debt grows due to high cost of living and may limit future mortgage options
The cost of living for students in the Netherlands has risen significantly, resulting in higher debt levels as students struggle to cover daily expenses. This accumulated student debt is now posing a ...
Tap water in and around Elzenhagensingel possibly contaminated, Waternet issues boil water advisory
Waternet has issued a boil water advisory for residents in Amsterdam-Noord near Elzenhagensingel due to potential water contamination. Residents are instructed to boil all tap water for three minutes ...
Video | Roxy Dekker's voice suddenly sounds distorted during Ziggo Dome concert
Singer Roxy Dekker encountered a technical issue where her voice sounded distorted during a recent series of four sold-out concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. The 21-year-old performer's shows dr...
1992 book 'The Rainbow Fish' awarded Platinum Book status
Marcus Pfister's 1992 children's book The Rainbow Fish has achieved Platinum Book status in the Netherlands, currently reaching its fortieth printing. The author accepted the award in his hometown of ...
Police continue hunt for criminals after violent explosion in Overasselt: 26-year-old Belgian arrested in Amsterdam
A 26-year-old Belgian suspect has been arrested in Amsterdam following a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left a security guard dead and two officers wounded. Police have now taken 35 suspects into c...
Have you seen Mickey, Nipnoy or Candy? These five pets are missing in Haarlem
Five pets have gone missing in Haarlem over the past week. Local residents are being asked to help find the animals, including Mickey, Nipnoy, and Candy.