Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Staff shortage: night shipping on Amsterdam-Rhine Canal impossible for dozens of vessels
The Amsterdam-Rhine Canal will close to large vessels and those carrying hazardous goods at night starting next week due to a shortage of traffic controllers at Rijkswaterstaat. The staffing crisis, w...
Transgender people facing long waits for care sometimes start hormones themselves: 'It can be dangerous'
Fifteen percent of transgender individuals on the waiting list at Radboudumc have begun hormone therapy without professional supervision. Data indicates that 30 percent of these individuals are using ...
With nine aldermen, the big question is: where does one person's mandate end and another's begin?
Political reporter Tim Wagemakers examines the challenges posed by having nine aldermen in the Amsterdam city government. He highlights how this expansion has led to fragmented portfolios and raised q...
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo to lead new hospital series
Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo will lead and executive produce a new series titled Not a Sound, based on the novel by Heather Gudenkauf. The plot follows a nurse who discovers a murder mystery after...
No Tolu, no party at Ajax: why the loanee has much more impact than the big-money signing
Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare is outperforming marquee signing Marcos Leonardo, demonstrating better tactical fit and energy on the pitch. Following his strong performance against FC Sion, Arokodare has...
Payments to Syria easier now that country is off US terror list
Syria's removal from the United States list of state sponsors of terrorism has facilitated the resumption of international card payments in the country. While the U.S. has lifted various sanctions to ...
Norwegian King Harald dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89 after a long reign marked by his dedication to duty and his firm stance on his personal life. He will be succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Haakon, as...
Maarten Spanjer has cancer: 'Not afraid to die at all'
Actor Maarten Spanjer has publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis but maintains a composed, philosophical outlook on his health. He will document his experiences with the illness and his ongoing treatm...
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk could not stay on the sidelines forever
Matthijs van Nieuwkerk is returning to the media industry with a new podcast series titled Schuilen in schoonheid and an upcoming travel program on SBS6. The podcast features in-depth interviews about...
Soul singer Gladys Knight (82) to reduce performing
Soul singer Gladys Knight is reducing her performance schedule to spend more time with her husband and grandchildren. The 82-year-old artist expressed appreciation for her fans' decades of support ami...
Millions watch GTA 6 on Netflix simultaneously: platform buckles under the hype, reaction videos go viral
The premiere of a GTA 6 presentation on Netflix attracted millions of viewers, causing temporary outages on the platform due to record-breaking traffic. The footage revealed a detailed virtual Miami, ...
Qian van Binsbergen created a series about white men: ‘White men seem to suffer from a kind of tunnel vision’
Documentary filmmaker Qian van Binsbergen has developed a new series that examines the power structures associated with white men. The project follows her previous success with the award-winning produ...
Ajax provides involuntary entertainment under manager Míchel Sánchez
Ajax secured a spot in the Conference League main tournament following a 5-3 victory over FC Sion on Thursday. The match featured experimental tactics and varied performance levels from the Dutch side...
Hundreds of Norwegians gather at palace for ailing King Harald
Hundreds of Norwegians have gathered at the royal palace in Oslo to offer support as King Harald remains in critical condition. The 89-year-old monarch has been hospitalized for over a week, with his ...
Former council member Guido Frankfurther finally becomes a tram driver after multiple attempts: "Powerful"
Former Amsterdam city council member Guido Frankfurther has successfully qualified as a tram driver after overcoming several previous setbacks, including failing an initial reaction test and needing p...
Number of young people on welfare rises for third year in a row
The number of people receiving welfare in the Netherlands has risen for three consecutive years, with the sharpest increase occurring among individuals under the age of 27. Factors such as mental heal...
New wave of complaints about real estate agents: 'Add 10,000 euros and the house is yours'
Vereniging Eigen Huis has received nearly 1,000 complaints regarding unethical behavior by real estate agents, including manipulative bidding practices and lack of transparency. The organization is no...
Looking forward to Telstar - Ajax: "I'm an Amsterdammer, but I have a Telstar heart"
Former players who have represented both Telstar and Ajax shared their personal insights and predictions ahead of the two clubs' upcoming Eredivisie meeting. While some favor the Amsterdam giants, oth...
Groundwater levels remain very low despite rain, and measures are still lacking
Groundwater levels in the Netherlands remain exceptionally low, causing concern for both ecosystems and infrastructure as usage continues largely unregulated. Experts are calling for stricter manageme...
Tieka (42) and Léla (9): ‘Sometimes I really wonder: where do all your thoughts go?’
Tieka and her nine-year-old daughter Léla discuss the joys of growing up and parenting together in Amsterdam. The pair highlights their shared spontaneity and frequent evening outings, such as watchi...