Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.

Old Dutch games, pancake baking and ‘medieval’ photoshoots in Beverwijk. ‘A lot was free and free always works’
Residents of the Oosterwijk neighborhood in Beverwijk participated in activities such as pancake baking and old Dutch games on Saturday. The event was held to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Beverw...

American University of Beirut moves online only following Iran threat
The American University of Beirut (AUB) has moved its classes online for at least two days following threats from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The group has indicated it may target A...

21-year-old man from Eindhoven arrested in terrorism investigation
A 21-year-old man from Eindhoven was arrested on Saturday evening as part of a terrorism investigation. Police are currently investigating whether the suspect has links to the Islamic State (IS) group...
Does plastic exposure really reduce our fertility? What a hormone specialist says
The Netflix series 'The Plastic Detox' explores whether removing plastic from the home can improve fertility, highlighting concerns about endocrine disruptors. Hormone specialist Justine Defreyne disc...

Pick your own tulips, 'just' on the Grote Markt
On Sunday, visitors to the city center of Haarlem were invited to pick their own tulips at the Grote Markt. Despite the cold northwest wind, the event provided a way for people to bring a touch of spr...

First Haarlem sing-along: charity sing-along party at Café Studio
Rotaryclub KennemerLaat is organizing Haarlem's first sing-a-long event on April 12th at Café Studio on the Grote Markt. The charity event aims to bring 200 participants together to sing for a good c...

RTL Tonight to end, new talk show with Renze Klamer after summer
The Dutch television program RTL Tonight is set to end, with its final episode scheduled for June 12. Starting this autumn, RTL 4 will transition to a more traditional talk show format hosted by Renze...

RTL Tonight to end in current form, Renze Klamer talk show this fall
The Dutch television program RTL Tonight will end in its current format this coming September. It will be replaced by a new late-night talk show hosted by Renze Klamer.

Blauw-Wit narrowly avoids direct relegation: "So glad we’re still alive"
Blauw-Wit avoided direct relegation from the Korfbal League after a crucial victory against DOS'46 on the final match day of the season. The team finished ninth in the standings and must now face AW A...
Wikipedia bans AI over errors: ‘Source turned out to be incorrect’
The English version of Wikipedia has banned the creation of articles using artificial intelligence due to recurring issues with factual accuracy and unreliable sourcing. Editors found that AI-generate...

Ajax beat PEC Zwolle to go top of Women's Eredivisie
Ajax's women's team secured a 1-0 home victory against PEC Zwolle on Sunday to temporarily take the lead in the Women's Eredivisie. The Amsterdam club's top position depends on the results of matches ...

For autistic Romano, visiting a museum is a major challenge: The way I walk through a museum is fundamentally different from you
Romano Sandee, who has autism, shares his unique perspective while visiting Museum Kennemerland’s exhibition "750 jaar Markt & Recht." The experience highlights how individuals with autism perceive ...
How prestige show RTL Tonight became a ratings disaster: ‘This was doomed to fail’

Bavo bell moved about three meters: Not forward or backward, but up and then back down
Historical photographs reveal that the clock on the tower of the Grote Kerk in Haarlem was once positioned approximately three meters higher than it is today. The article explores this unusual vertica...

Finland reports airspace violation by drones
Finland has reported a violation of its airspace by drones in the southeastern part of the country. Authorities confirmed the incident, although specific details regarding the origin of the drones wer...

For the first time in years, unions are attracting young people again: how do they do it?
For the first time in years, trade unions in the Netherlands are seeing an increase in younger members despite a general decline in total membership. Unions are now focusing on specific strategies to ...

Pope Leo strongly condemns leaders who start war
Pope Leo XIV condemned leaders who start wars during his Palm Sunday address at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. He described the conflict in the Middle East as "horrible" and stated that religion c...

The sad side of spring: dozens of orphaned chicks brought to bird hospital
The Bird Hospital in Haarlem is experiencing an influx of orphaned ducklings whose mothers have frequently been killed by traffic or other animals. Staff are raising the ducklings with minimal human c...

Spaarnestad women learn title is secured before final match, but win anyway: ‘Showing we are rightful champions’
The first women's team of the Haarlem volleyball club Spaarnestad has secured the championship in the first division. Although the title was mathematically confirmed before their final match, the team...

Water boards to say no more often as climate forces their hand: 'We are no longer the handymen who will just fix everything'
The Rijnland Regional Water Authority has announced it will be more selective and say "no" more frequently due to the pressures of rapid climate change. Dijkgraaf Rogier van der Sande stated that the ...