Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Thousands of students start a new life in the city: "Exciting, but I'm mainly looking forward to it"
Approximately 4,600 first-year students have begun the academic year at the University of Amsterdam with the traditional Intreeweek orientation event. New board chair Vinod Subramaniam used the occasi...
Schiphol security staff to hold first work stoppages on Tuesday and Wednesday
Readers on dangerous intersections in Amsterdam: 'As a cyclist, you barely have any space at this junction'
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Schiphol security staff begin strikes: first walkouts on Tuesday and Wednesday
Security staff at Schiphol Airport are launching a series of short work stoppages on Tuesday and Wednesday to protest against high workload levels. The planned actions consist of fifteen-minute strike...
Van Houweningenstraat in West cordoned off due to suspicious package, EOD deployed
Police in Amsterdam cordoned off a portion of the Van Houweningenstraat on Wednesday afternoon after discovering a suspicious package during an arrest. The Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) was ...
Almost a quarter of cars sold are already 16 years or older: why used cars are so popular
Nearly a quarter of all cars sold in the Netherlands last year were sixteen years old or older, marking a record high. Experts are analyzing why these older vehicles have become increasingly popular a...
KRO-NCRV and BNNVARA do not want to organize Eurovision participation
Dutch broadcasters KRO-NCRV and BNNVARA have announced they will not take over the organization of the Netherlands' participation in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. This decision follows AVROTROS's ...
Makeover for your Ikea furniture: this interior design store is opening soon in Haarlem
Studio Fedde is set to open a new interior design shop in Haarlem's Barteljorisstraat this October. The store will specialize in providing custom-made fronts for Ikea kitchens and cabinets.
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Not everyone at AVROTROS agrees with withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest
The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has decided to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest. However, this decision has faced internal disagreement, with commentator Cornald Maas and other staff members e...
Amsterdam calls on students: Guys, speak up!
The city of Amsterdam is launching a campaign encouraging students to speak up when they witness sexually inappropriate comments or jokes. The initiative aims to promote a safer environment by empower...
Smaller products reappear in supermarkets without price drops
The Dutch Consumers' Association found that dozens of supermarket products decreased in size last year without a corresponding price reduction. While manufacturers often attribute these changes to imp...
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Luuk Bouwman makes documentary about psychosis: I wasn't looking for an explanation or solution
In his new documentary The Desert of the Real, filmmaker Luuk Bouwman features six individuals sharing their experiences with psychosis. The film combines personal interviews with reenactments of key ...
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Italy to fine pedestrians for crossing while using mobile phones
The Italian Ministry of Transport plans to introduce fines for pedestrians who use their mobile phones while crossing the street. This measure is intended to improve road safety by reducing dangerous ...
Narrowing of Weesperstraat about to start: one lane per direction and 30 km/h
Starting August 31, Amsterdam will begin a two-month trial to narrow the Weesperstraat to one lane per direction. Additionally, the maximum speed limit will be reduced to 30 km/h starting September 14...
How to get involved in your neighborhood
Neighborhood platforms in Haarlem serve as networks for residents, entrepreneurs, and organizations to collaborate on local activities and community improvements. Residents can join existing platforms...