Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Tourette syndrome is often not what we think: ‘Most do not swear’
Psychologist Jolande van de Griendt clarifies common misconceptions about Tourette syndrome, noting that stereotypical symptoms like involuntary swearing affect only a small minority of patients. The ...
Alderman Pels wants to investigate ban on sale of individual rooms
Amsterdam Housing Councilor Zita Pels is investigating a ban on the sale of individual rooms within properties that have not been legally split. The move comes after an 11-square-meter room in Amsterd...
Owner of former Heemstede post office satisfied after new ruling: 'Something beautiful could have been there by now'
Entrepreneur Onno Draijer expressed satisfaction following a recent court ruling regarding the long-standing redevelopment project of the old post office in Heemstede. The project developer is now wai...
Nijkerk mayor calls explosion terrible and unacceptable
The mayor of Nijkerk, Tinet de Jonge-Ruitenbeek, condemned an explosion at the local Israel Center as "unacceptable" during a visit to the facility on Saturday. She expressed her support for the staff...
EU ministers want windfall tax on energy companies due to rising prices
Five European Finance Ministers have called on the European Commission to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies' profits. The proposal comes in response to significant fuel price increases caus...
Sixth and final nomination for Woutertje Pieterse Prize announced
The book 'Krekel' by Annet Schaap has been announced as the sixth and final nominee for the 39th Woutertje Pieterse Prize. The announcement was made on the radio program 'De Taalstaat,' and the annual...
Police investigate Nijkerk explosion and search for man dressed in black
Dutch police are investigating an explosion that occurred late Friday night at the Israel Center in Nijkerk. Security footage revealed a suspect dressed in black placing the explosive device at the pr...
The p-word is forbidden at the table of Dutch champion Steffan Kok: ‘Tennis has everything: technique, tactics, physical and mental’
Steffan Kok, the 47-year-old editor-in-chief of Tennis Magazine from Zandvoort, has been crowned the Dutch national padel champion in the 45+ category. Despite suffering from a chronic injury that lim...
Ukraine: Deaths in Russian attack on market
Five people were killed and nineteen others injured following a Russian attack on a market in the Ukrainian front-line city of Nikopol. Local authorities reported the casualties as part of the ongoing...
Cameras on Italiëlaan after all following wave of violence: ‘Hope calm returns’
The municipality has installed three surveillance cameras on Italiëlaan in Haarlem following a series of violent incidents, including car fires and a shooting. Residents had been requesting these mea...
Man enters houses in Sint-Michielsgestel and strangles woman
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after breaking into several homes in Sint-Michielsgestel and attempting to strangle a woman. Local police confirmed the suspect's arrest following r...
Tobacco shop robbery in Hoofddorp: hunt for two suspects on black Vespa
Two suspects robbed a tobacco shop in the 't Paradijs shopping center in Hoofddorp on Monday morning before fleeing on a black Vespa scooter. Police recovered a firearm at the scene that was likely dr...
UN Security Council to vote on Strait of Hormuz next week
The UN Security Council is expected to vote next week on a resolution regarding the resumption of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The vote was originally scheduled for this week but has been...
Drivers hit hard by unprecedented wave of roadworks: 'Don't just hit the road'
Following Easter, road users in the Netherlands face an unprecedented series of construction projects on major motorways including the A9, A44, and A10 around Amsterdam. Rijkswaterstaat warns of signi...
Diesel price at the pump slightly higher after sharp Friday increase
Diesel prices at the pump in the Netherlands rose slightly on Saturday following a significant increase of over 10 cents on Friday. According to UnitedConsumers, the national recommended price for a l...
Listen to the Easter story and paint ostrich eggs: what to do this Easter weekend
Amsterdam offers a diverse range of activities this Easter weekend, including lamb petting at local farms, egg hunts in historic gardens, and creative workshops such as painting ostrich eggs. The holi...
Hiding eggs in the garden or indoors? This is the weather forecast for Easter
The weather forecast for Easter suggests that conditions will be favorable enough for people to hide eggs outdoors. This allows for traditional garden egg hunts alongside indoor celebrations as people...
Hiking holiday agency goes bankrupt, travelers lose trips and money: 'A total shock to receive such an email'
A travel agency based in 't Harde has declared bankruptcy, affecting hundreds of travelers and investors who now face the loss of their pre-booked trips and payments. All scheduled walking tours have ...
Paris Dudok exhibition moves to Hilversum: two iconic buildings to be seen at once
The exhibition "Dudok à Paris" is moving to Hilversum, showcasing the international influence and foreign designs of renowned architect Willem Marinus Dudok. The exhibit highlights Dudok's architectu...
Police seek suspects after robbery in Hoofddorp
Police are searching for two suspects following a robbery at the Muiderbos shopping center in Hoofddorp on Saturday morning. The exact details of the incident remain unclear as the investigation conti...