Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
A meeting is not a therapy session: how to conduct a meeting that actually makes sense
Psychologist Thijs Launspach offers advice on how to conduct more effective meetings and better manage overcrowded work schedules. The guide emphasizes the importance of clear meeting objectives to en...
Cabinet wanted to ease restrictions too quickly during pandemic, says Bruls
Nijmegen Mayor Hubert Bruls testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee that the Dutch cabinet pushed to relax COVID-19 restrictions too quickly in 2020. During his hearing, he reflected on t...
Israel expects fighting with Iran to last several days
The Israel Defense Forces expect the current hostilities with Iran to continue for several days. The military also stated it is prepared for a full-scale resumption of war as the two nations continue ...
4,000 Beverwijk primary school children receive anniversary book on 750 years of market rights
Approximately 4,000 primary school children in Beverwijk are receiving a special anniversary book titled 'Zevenmaal Beverwijk' to commemorate the city's 750 years of market rights. Written by Truus Zo...
Hülya Kat from IJmuiden becomes alderman in Tilburg
Hülya Kat, a 42-year-old politician born in IJmuiden, has been appointed as an alderman in the city of Tilburg. This appointment marks a new direction in Kat's political career.
Bruls: Pace of COVID measures 'unprecedentedly high' in early stages
Hubert Bruls, former chairman of the Safety Council, testified to a parliamentary inquiry committee that the pace of developing COVID-19 measures was "unprecedentedly high" at the start of the pandemi...
SC Cambuur signs Jong Ajax forward Vink
SC Cambuur has announced the signing of attacker Skye Vink from Jong Ajax. The transfer follows the club's promotion to the Eredivisie.
Review Akhnaten: Minimalist Philip Glass’s pharaoh opera keeps rolling on
Nearly 4,000 walkers pull out of Nijmegen Four Days Marches
Nearly 4,000 participants have cancelled their registration for the Nijmegen Four Days Marches event. According to the organizers, 3,915 people opted out by the Friday deadline, allowing their tickets...
Mortgage rates fall despite Middle East unrest: 'Very volatile'
Mortgage rates in the Netherlands are decreasing as banks announce further interest rate cuts this week despite instability in the Middle East. Mortgage advisor Van Bruggen describes the current marke...
Advanced 3D puzzling
The Markermeerdijk between Durgerdam and Hoorn has been reinforced and modernized over the past several years to ensure long-term flood protection. The complex engineering project, described as a high...
Warning! You are about to see a smoking influencer
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses whether social media platforms should provide warnings to young people when influencers are shown smoking. The debate focuses on the influence these online trends...
Mirjam Rost van Tonningen (HBB) new face on Heemstede municipal council: 'I want to help residents lower the barrier to politics'
Mirjam Rost van Tonningen has joined the Heemstede local council as one of six new members representing the Heemsteeds Burger Belang (HBB) party. She aims to make local politics more accessible to res...
Fashion figure Martijn N. sentenced to 3.5 years on appeal in major sex crimes case, significantly more than initial ruling
French singer Patrick Bruel detained for questioning in sexual misconduct investigation
French singer Patrick Bruel was taken into custody on Monday morning for questioning regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault. The investigation was initiated based on judicial sources followi...
Patrick Bruel detained for questioning in sexual misconduct investigation
Singer Patrick Bruel was taken into custody in France on Monday morning for questioning regarding allegations of rape and sexual assault. The investigation was reported by French media outlets BFMTV a...
Kubilius: Member states must be more proactive in drone detection
European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius has called on EU member states to become more proactive in detecting drones. During a meeting in Cyprus, he emphasized that while the Commission is p...
Supermarkets quit lobby group over high costs
The Dutch supermarket umbrella organization representing Jumbo and several other major retailers has withdrawn from the business group VNO-NCW. The move comes as companies protest a significant increa...
Mrs. Loofkens' abdominal pain worries Dr. Rutger: his intuition is soon confirmed
Doctor Rutger expresses concern over Mrs. Loofkens' stomach pain and orders blood tests to confirm his intuition. Upon returning home for the results, he encounters an unfriendly man who also shared a...
