Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Amsterdam now has a Taiwanese fried chicken shop that’s an instant hit: ‘We didn’t see this coming’
AT5 Podcast: Lieve (22) was abandoned as a baby and wants to know who her parents are
A new podcast titled 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. The series revi...
CatClub Bloemendaal to open water sports season this Easter weekend
CatClub Bloemendaal will officially kick off the new water sports season this Easter weekend following weeks of preparation by club volunteers. The organization announced that they are ready for the s...
Investigative media release audio recording of Szijjártó and Lavrov
Investigations by media outlets The Insider and Frontstory reveal that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó collaborated with Russia to remove oligarchs from European sanction lists. The repo...
What to do about microcars? Parool readers respond: ‘They make the bike paths even more dangerous’
Koert H. denies arson in Arnhem city center
Koert H. (58) has denied involvement in an arson attack that destroyed ten buildings in the city center of Arnhem last year. The prosecution alleges that H. and two accomplices ignited a paper contain...
BBB expels senator from Senate group, senator retains seat
The BBB party has expelled Senator Robert van Gasteren from its Senate faction following a decision on Tuesday morning. Van Gasteren will retain his seat and continue serving as an independent member,...
MSF: Sudanese RSF using sexual violence as a weapon in Darfur
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has released a report stating that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are using sexual violence as a weapon in Sudan's Darfur region. The findings detail systema...
Air Canada CEO resigns over poor French skills
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is resigning following backlash over his poor French language skills. The controversy erupted after he used only two words of French in a condolence message, which the ...
Council chamber back in use after nine-month renovation
After a nine-month renovation costing over 4.5 million euros, the council chamber at Amsterdam's Stopera city hall has reopened with updated technology and a new layout. The redesigned space encourage...
Youth workers Dimitri and Sem provide a safe place where young people can be themselves: ‘As a teenager, I didn’t always make the right choices myself’
Youth workers Dimitri van den Berg and Sem Zwart operate Zienhouse, a dedicated facility for young people in Uitgeest. The center provides a safe and supportive environment where local youth can be th...
Fire in basement storage in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, victim found outside building
Arab countries lose year of economic growth due to Iran war
A UN Development Programme (UNDP) analysis indicates that the conflict involving Iran could cost Arab nations up to $194 billion in economic losses. This financial impact represents more than an entir...
Harsh life along a ragged Osdorperweg documented in book: ‘Anyone who wants to go back to the past is out of their mind’
Kees Schelling has authored a book documenting the historically harsh and simple life along the Osdorperweg in Amsterdam. While the work captures colorful memories of a bygone era, Schelling maintains...
Video | New generation of women rises up in The Handmaid's Tale sequel
I snapped at my child. Now what?
The article describes a common parenting situation where stress and lack of sleep cause a parent to lose their temper and yell at their child. It highlights the emotional impact on the child and addre...
IJmond municipalities launch campaign against elder abuse: ‘Don’t look away, talk about it’
The Dutch municipalities of Beverwijk, Heemskerk, and Velsen have launched the "Verborgen Leed" campaign to raise awareness about elder abuse. In collaboration with healthcare organization Zorgbalans,...
Ajax spent €21.5 million on football agents last season
Ajax spent 21.5 million euros on football agents during the 2024-2025 season, the highest amount of any professional club in the Netherlands. This expenditure underscores the significant financial rol...
Harry Potter is far from out of magic
The theatrical production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" features impressive magical effects, such as flying Dementors and fire-breathing wands. The play successfully challenges the notion tha...
Armed robbery at jewelry store in Amsterdam
Three armed men robbed a jewelry store in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Tuesday morning, fleeing the scene on fatbikes with stolen goods. No injuries were reported, though the suspects caused significant damage...