Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
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Robert van Hemert keeps scoring hits: 'Knew it wouldn't stop at Zoet, Zout, Zuur'
Dutch singer Robert van Hemert continues his musical success with several hit songs and has announced his first major solo concert. The performance is scheduled to take place at AFAS Live in Amsterdam...
Top official: loneliness deserved more attention during the pandemic
Top official Mark Roscam Abbing stated during a parliamentary inquiry that more attention should have been given to loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbing was responsible for the long-term st...
Cabinet also seeks support from left and right on nitrogen
The Dutch cabinet is seeking broad political support from both left-wing and right-wing parties for its nitrogen policy to ensure a stable majority in the House of Representatives. During a visit to t...
Number of vacancies falling for years, but finding staff remains difficult
The number of job vacancies in the Netherlands has been declining for several years, yet employers continue to struggle with finding staff. According to new data from the UWV, the labor market remains...
Poll: Little support in Ukraine for unconditional ceasefire
A study by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology reveals that over 60 percent of Ukrainians find a ceasefire along current front lines unacceptable without security guarantees or financial sup...
State commission: politics too indifferent towards discrimination
Joyce Sylvester, chair of the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism, presented a final report criticizing the Dutch government and politicians for being too passive regarding racism and d...
Messenger Jenning de Sanger had to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory in 1574
In 1574, following the Spanish capture of Haarlem, Jan Jansz (known as Jenning de Sanger) was appointed as a merchant messenger to deliver mail across 350 km of hostile territory to Douay. This appoin...
Heemskerk at its most beautiful in photo exhibition in the Koetshuijs
Theo Schillemans, the current village photographer of Heemskerk, is showcasing his work in a photo exhibition throughout June and July. The exhibit is held at the Koetshuijs, located within the castle...
Car-free Herengracht plan back to drawing board after Council of State ruling
The Council of State has ruled that Amsterdam must redesign a section of the Herengracht because its current designation as a 'living street' fails to meet legal standards for low traffic and speed. W...
Aid organizations concerned about new escalation in the Middle East
Aid organizations, including CARE, have expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East. They emphasize that civilians are paying the highest price as the conflict int...
What does ‘home’ still mean in a world of conflict and displacement? Foam gives fifteen young photographers a platform
Victims of helpdesk fraud will not be reimbursed for transferred money
The Dutch financial complaints institute Kifid has ruled that victims of helpdesk fraud who transfer money to scammers themselves are not automatically entitled to reimbursement from their banks. This...
Heemstede Art Market brings nearly fifty artists to Jan van Goyenstraat
Nearly fifty artists will showcase their work at the Kunstmarkt Heemstede on June 21 along Jan van Goyenstraat. The event aims to transform the shopping street into a hub for art, creativity, and soci...
Senior official: long-term COVID strategy was slow to start
Mark Roscam Abbing, the former official in charge of the long-term COVID-19 strategy, told a parliamentary inquiry that efforts to establish a broader social perspective were repeatedly thwarted by ri...
Observers: Armenia election went well despite interference
International observers reported that Sunday's elections in Armenia were largely successful despite attempts at Russian interference. The mission noted that the voting process generally proceeded well...
State commission: anti-discrimination recommendations not followed
The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism's final report finds that the government has failed to sufficiently implement recommendations to combat widespread discrimination within it...
Sam van Royen doesn't consider himself a nepo baby: 'I followed my own path'
Sam van Royen, the son of writer Heleen van Royen and presenter Ton van Royen, rejected the "nepo baby" label during an appearance on Shownieuws. He stated that he has followed his own career path and...
From scanning files to the only first-time buyer broker in the Netherlands: Laurens helps young homebuyers get started
Laurens, a specialized realtor based in Heemskerk, assists young first-time buyers in navigating the challenging Dutch housing market. His work focuses on helping starters overcome obstacles like risi...
New playground for Oud-IJmuiden: Contractor starts work
A new playground is currently under construction on Carolinastraat in Oud-IJmuiden for local children. The contractor has already installed the first pieces of play equipment as work on the project pr...