Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Picking, grabbing and collecting: will you help out on World Cleanup Day?
On Sunday, September 20, the city is organizing activities for World Cleanup Day. Residents are encouraged to participate and can borrow waste grabbers and cleaning materials for free.
How to talk to your child about smartphone use: Checking is okay, but don't do it secretly
With 60 percent of Dutch children in eighth grade already owning a smartphone, experts advise parents to actively guide and discuss safe online behavior with their children. Rather than secret monitor...
Kapelle gets Annie M.G. Schmidt museum thanks to anonymous donor
An anonymous donor has provided the funding for the foundation 'Bij Annie Thuis' to purchase the birthplace of author Annie M.G. Schmidt in Kapelle. The property will be converted into a museum dedica...
Hortus competes with other botanical gardens: how many kilos can a water lily support?
Cancellations and delays on German long-distance trains are increasing
Deutsche Bahn has reported an increase in cancellations and delays for long-distance train services during the first half of this year. Nearly 8 percent of these trips experienced a partial or full ca...
Former Ukrainian top talent Viktor Tsygankov (28) lands in Amsterdam after WhatsApp row with Girona
Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov is set to join Ajax after a falling out with Girona manager Míchel Sánchez. The 28-year-old player will move to Amsterdam, where the club hopes he can find stabilit...
New students ready to study in Amsterdam: 'I'm just going to keep living at home'
Former council member Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) named best MP in The Hague
ChristenUnie member Don Ceder has been named the most effective member of the House of Representatives for the second consecutive year by the National Political Index. A former Amsterdam city councilo...
Former council member Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) named best MP in The Hague
Don Ceder, a member of the ChristenUnie party, has been named the most effective member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the second consecutive year by the National Political Index. Previousl...
Explosive at Zaandam home safely detonated
Police are investigating the discovery of an explosive device found in front of a home on Zuiddijk in Zaandam on Tuesday morning. The device was safely detonated by authorities after being discovered ...
Parents sentenced to prison for exploiting son who scammed people of crypto and threatened school
Solano Z. (24) shot man dead in Audi on A1 near Muiden, claims self-defense: 'They threatened to cut off my fingers and genitals'
New Wave to play two more concerts at Ziggo Dome
The hip-hop collective New Wave has announced two upcoming concerts, titled New Wave All Stars, scheduled for April 20 and 21, 2027, at the Ziggo Dome. This event marks the group's return to the Amste...
Pearls of Amsterdam takes readers on a journey of discoveries and local favorites: ‘This should make experiencing the city even more special’
Michelangelo's Men exhibition in Haarlem nominated for public award
The exhibition 'De mannen van Michelangelo' at the Teylers Museum in Haarlem has been nominated for the Museumtijdschrift Tentoonstellingsprijs. The public can vote until September 13, with the winner...
Lipofilling is becoming increasingly popular: how safe is this fat grafting procedure?
Lipofilling is a procedure where a patient's own fat is harvested from one part of the body and transferred to another area to add volume. Two plastic surgeons explain the process and discuss the safe...
Giorgio Hokstam swaps 100% NL morning show for evening program
Radio presenter Giorgio Hokstam will leave the morning show on 100% NL starting September 21 to host an evening program. His morning show role will be taken over by Ingrid Jansen and Erik van Roekel.
Bol can ship orders on time again after nearly three weeks
Online retailer Bol has resumed on-time shipping for all orders nearly three weeks after a cyberattack hit its logistics partner, CEVA. The attack previously caused significant delays and cancellation...
Oases of peace and quiet: photographer Marjolein Vinkenoog captures Amsterdam's urban agriculture
Double role for tournament director at World Rowing Championships: I also feel tension for my sons
Tournament director and former Olympic champion Nico Rienks is balancing his organizational duties with the personal pressure of watching his two sons compete in the World Rowing Championships at the ...