Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Loiza Lamers underwent a hair transplant: 'That scar made me very insecure'
Dutch model and presenter Loiza Lamers shared that she underwent a hair transplant to address insecurity caused by a scar. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she also discussed how she has developed...
4 years, 40 signings and 1 hit; why Ajax used a scattergun approach in the transfer market
Ajax's recruitment strategy has faced severe criticism after analysis showed only one of forty signings over the past four years has been a major success. The trend of poor investment is highlighted b...
Multiple women report being harassed in Nieuw-Vennep
Police have received multiple reports from women who were harassed by a man in Nieuw-Vennep on Monday. The incidents occurred near the location where a 59-year-old woman was killed earlier that same d...
Traffic controllers and multiple road closures due to expected Easter crowds
The municipality of Amsterdam has implemented traffic measures, including road closures and navigation app adjustments, to manage expected congestion during the Easter weekend. Traffic controllers wil...
The courtroom bickering of self-proclaimed CEO backstabbers like those at NAC has nothing to do with football
In his weekly column, Henk Spaan evaluates football figures including Remco Oversier, Emanuel Emegha, and Ronald Koeman. The piece criticizes legal disputes involving football executives, such as thos...
Yes-Girl is an endless BDSM ballet of push and pull in a toxic relationship
What is wrong with street lighting in Velsen? Residents wait for years as Rijkswaterstaat cites bats and budget shortages
Residents in the municipality of Velsen are facing prolonged issues with broken street lighting in areas like Velserbroek and IJmuiden. Rijkswaterstaat has attributed the delay in repairs to budget co...
NATO fund invests millions in Amsterdam biotech company that developed infection-fighting method
Esmee has a unique job at DGTL: ‘I’m working with other people’s urine’
The DGTL Festival at Amsterdam's NDSM-werf marks the start of the festival season, featuring a unique sustainability initiative where worker Esmee processes festival-goers' urine. This project highlig...
Richard Kemper: ‘Canceling is the new crucifixion, but without resurrection’
Dutch performer Richard Kemper expresses his opinion on the secularization of Easter, suggesting that the public holiday should only apply to those who practice the religious tradition. He compares no...
Zino (27) lashed out during asylum riots: ‘You just go along with the crowd’
Zino de W., a 27-year-old from Haarlem, is facing charges for his involvement in violent riots during an anti-asylum policy demonstration in The Hague. He is accused of attacking a police car, the Bin...
Dutch musical performers seize opportunities abroad: better pay, louder applause and less time on the bus
Dutch musical artists are increasingly seeking work abroad in countries such as England, Germany, and China to find higher salaries and more stable performance schedules. These performers are highly v...
Cabinet allocates billions for new offshore wind farm
The Dutch cabinet has allocated 3.9 billion euros for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea, which is expected to be operational by 2032. The project aims to generate 1 gigawatt of power, providin...
Fifteen months in prison demanded for Haarlem man (27) for role in Malieveld riots: ‘I followed the crowd’
A 27-year-old resident of Haarlem faces a 15-month prison sentence for his involvement in the Malieveld riots that took place in September 2020. During his court appearance, the defendant expressed de...
Fewer flights and more expensive tickets: High jet fuel prices from Middle East crisis hit hard
The conflict in the Middle East is driving up kerosene prices and creating a potential fuel shortage, which will lead to more expensive air travel. Consequently, travelers can expect higher ticket pri...
Trump proposes record US defense budget
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a record $1.5 trillion defense budget for the upcoming year. The proposal represents a 40 percent increase in military spending, marking the highest level in m...
Tata Steel unit shut down due to excessive chromium-6 emissions
A department of the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden will be shut down this Saturday following orders from regulators due to excessive emissions of chromium-6. Internal measurements by the company reveale...
Gidi Markuszower needs to flirt better
The article discusses the challenging start for the Jetten cabinet, which has been hampered by international conflict, canceled plans, and various scandals. It examines the ministerial team's strategy...
BBH parts ways with CDA and forms new coalition with D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom
The BBH party in Hillegom has entered negotiations with D66 and Bloeiend Hillegom to form a new governing coalition, effectively moving the CDA to the opposition. Informateur Jan van Rijn announced th...
Israel resumes gas production at Leviathan gas field after war shutdown
Israel has resumed natural gas production at the Leviathan gas field off its coast after operations were halted for security reasons at the beginning of the conflict with Iran. The decision to restart...