Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Mayor Halsema sounds the alarm over homeless people and drug nuisance in Amsterdam: 3,644 troublemakers identified
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema is urging the national government to assist with a mounting homelessness and drug crisis that is threatening the city's livability. With over 3,600 individuals identified...
Man waits for woman at her home and steals valuable bracelets, three-year prison sentence
A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for a targeted, violent robbery of a woman outside her apartment last November. The court also ordered him to pay 28,000 euros in damages and issued a...
Have you seen Coco, Goofy, or Braam? These 12 pets are missing in Haarlem
Twelve pets, including cats, a parrot, and a pigeon, have been reported missing across various neighborhoods in Haarlem over the last week. The list, compiled using data from the animal registration o...
How do you turn the game Werewolves into an exciting TV show? This attempt demanded a lot of patience from the viewer
The card game Werewolves has been adapted into a new primetime television series through a collaboration between NPO and Disney+. Despite high production values, the premiere suffered from slow pacing...
KNVB wants different FIFA structure and to host international summit
The KNVB has publicly expressed a lack of confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino and is calling for a structural overhaul of the organization. The Dutch football association advocates for incre...
Wall Street wunderkind loses 30 billion in days as AI investment model fails
Leopold Aschenbrenner, a young financier who previously worked at FTX, lost 30 billion dollars of his fund's value in three days when his AI-driven investment strategy failed. The massive collapse for...
Do you lose weight on a vegan diet? 6 claims about plant-based eating examined
This article examines common claims regarding the health benefits and potential nutritional gaps of a vegan diet. Experts evaluate whether plant-based eating is effective for weight loss and address m...
Police investigate TikTok livestream following Amsterdam Central stabbing
Police are investigating a stabbing at Amsterdam Central Station that was inadvertently captured during a TikTok livestream. Four men were injured in the altercation, and a 43-year-old suspect from Na...
I expected it to be more impoverished: we took the controversial budget train to Germany and this is what we noticed
Budget train operator GoVolta has faced criticism following its announcement of low-cost rail travel to Berlin. A reporter tested the service, comparing the experience to the standard ICE trains to de...
The greenhouse | Regional products are not just fun for holidays
This article discusses the importance of supporting local, sustainable agriculture by prioritizing the origin and quality of food products over low prices. The author highlights that Dutch consumers c...
Death toll from Nepal and Tibet floods rises to 750, over 3,000 still missing
The death toll from severe flooding in Nepal and Tibet has climbed to 750, with more than 3,000 people currently reported as missing. Rescue operations continue to face delays due to dangerous weather...
Singerstraat fire: home uninhabitable, three people examined
A fire broke out in a Singerstraat residential block on Sunday morning, leaving one home uninhabitable. Three people were medically evaluated at the scene, though no hospitalizations were required.
At least three dead in crash on Lelystad-Enkhuizen dike
Three young men aged 17 and 19 were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Houtribdijk near Enkhuizen. The incident, which occurred late Saturday night, led to a full closure of the road while emergen...
Opinion: To combat human trafficking, sex workers must be treated as partners in dialogue
This article argues that initiatives to combat human trafficking in Amsterdam often exclude the input of sex workers, relying instead on controversial methods like increased police surveillance and AI...
Camera glasses offer solution for the blind and visually impaired: 'Make them an assistive device'
Smart glasses are being used as essential assistive tools by visually impaired individuals to navigate their surroundings and read text independently. While advocacy groups praise the technology for e...
Kim K and Hailey Bieber are doing it too: pimple patches are flying off the shelves
Pimple patches have become a popular beauty trend, with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber embracing the look. These stickers are designed to treat blemishes while serving as a trendy a...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax visits Telstar following European match against Sion
Ajax defeated Telstar 0-4 in their latest Eredivisie encounter, with goals from Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Tolu Arokodare, and Marcos Leonardo. The victory serves as preparation for Ajax's upcomi...
New educational goals: even math teachers must focus on language
The Netherlands has introduced updated core educational objectives to combat declining literacy and numeracy skills among students. These new standards require all teachers, regardless of their subjec...
This is what our TV critics thought of the final season of Zomergasten so far
The final season of the television program Zomergasten featured in-depth interviews with diverse guests including Peter Pannekoek, Sigrid Kaag, and Jim van Os. Hosted by Janine Abbring, the series exp...
Damage to facade after explosion at home in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
A 16-year-old was arrested in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam after attempting to detonate an explosive, which was followed by two successful explosions at the same house within 24 hours. No inju...