Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Police: 'Lucky' and missing Canadian are two different people
TikTok settles US child privacy case for 400 million dollars
TikTok has reached a 400 million dollar settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding allegations of privacy violations concerning children. This agreement marks one of the largest settleme...
Screen Time | Shall we stop destroying books to train AI?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto questions the practice of destroying physical books once they have been used to train generative AI models. He argues that this approach should be reconsidered and explores a...
Staying a few days in your own city? 9 B&Bs in the heart of Haarlem
This article provides a curated list of nine bed and breakfast establishments located in the heart of Haarlem. It highlights local options for residents who want to experience a unique stay without ha...
Brain disorder aphasia has major impact: "Can never talk to him again"
Aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain injury, remains relatively unknown in the Netherlands despite affecting an estimated 30,000 people. The article highlights the profound personal and social...
Zandvoort beach house owners throw their own party: "We hear the cars leaving"
Owners of beach houses in Zandvoort are hosting their own parties this weekend to avoid the high costs of attending the Formula 1 race at the nearby circuit. While some enjoy the atmosphere, many resi...
Bees struggle with drought in North Holland, except in honey haven Hoorn
Persistent drought across the Netherlands is severely impacting honey production, as bees struggle to find nectar and pollen in dried-out rural areas. While some beekeepers are forced to supplement th...
Neighbors of Netflix office have suffered from renovations for months
Residents living near the Netflix office in Amsterdam are suffering from six months of ongoing noise and parking disruptions due to extensive renovations. Despite complaints to Netflix and local autho...
Canada suspends tariff negotiations with US
Canada has suspended negotiations with the United States regarding import tariffs, citing a lack of sufficient progress in protecting national interests. This decision marks a significant escalation i...
Dutch hip hop scores at Lowlands, but not everyone is happy with New Wave
Dutch hip-hop demonstrated its significant popularity at the Lowlands festival on Friday, drawing large crowds to performances by New Wave and rapper Willem. Despite the high turnout, the reception fo...
AI fraud increasingly troubles insurers: 'Premiums will eventually go up'
Fraudsters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create counterfeit invoices and damage photos to deceive insurance companies. Experts warn that if these fraudulent claims are not successf...
Hundreds cycle through Amsterdam at night for women's safety
Visiting Rob Lewenstein in the US, who fought for years to recover a Kandinsky lost in the war: 'My father would be so happy to have seen these paintings again'
Amsterdam startup Firsty lets travelers call and use internet for free worldwide: In effect, anyone can become a telecom provider with this
Nuisance from drug users in H-buurt apartments rises sharply since opening of usage room: ‘It is terrible for the people who live here’
Khadija Arib (65): I don’t think my life would have been very different if I had stayed in Morocco
Jetten adopts Rutte-style approach: staying optimistic while opposition turns ‘grumpy’ ahead of Budget Day
With only six days remaining until the budget submission for Prinsjesdag, the Dutch cabinet faces pressure to finalize its plans. Prime Minister Jetten is maintaining an optimistic outlook despite cri...
Stichting Lunchwijs promotes healthy school lunches: ‘Often kids just grab something quick, a sweet bun, or nothing at all’
Do the new standardized power cabinets fit in Amsterdam? 'It's like a pimple on the quay wall'
