Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
How LinkedIn sees your job application even without an account: from ‘rejected for lack of knowledge’ to ‘wants too much salary’
LinkedIn monitors the job application process by collecting data on interview statuses and internal employer notes regarding candidate skills and salary demands. This extensive tracking even extends t...
Madonna offers reward for missing Coachella performance clothes
Singer Madonna is offering a reward for the return of clothing she wore during her Coachella performance on Friday. The items went missing after the show, prompting the artist to issue a public appeal...
'Affordable' homes are out of reach for low-income earners
New owner-occupied homes classified as affordable by the government are often only accessible to individuals with high incomes. Consequently, low-income house hunters remain dependent on the rental ma...
King's Day to be dry and cool with some sunshine
King's Day is expected to be dry and cool, with temperatures ranging from 11°C in Dokkum to 16°C in the southeast of the Netherlands. The preceding King's Night will be particularly cold, with inlan...
Singer d4vd maintains innocence in case of girl found dead in trunk
American singer d4vd has maintained his innocence following his arrest on Friday on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. The victim was found in a car trunk, and the case has drawn signif...
Driver killed in serious accident on A9 near Lijnden
A motorist died following a high-speed rear-end collision on the A9 motorway near Lijnden on Tuesday night. The accident occurred between Amstelveen and Haarlem near a roadworks site, where police are...
Fatality in serious collision on A9 near Lijnden
A fatal collision between two cars occurred on Monday evening on the A9 motorway at the Raasdorp junction near Lijnden. One driver was reported to be seriously injured in the accident.
Student union to municipalities: relax room rental rules
The National Student Union (LSVb) is calling on Dutch municipalities to relax room-sharing regulations to address the ongoing student housing shortage. A study of fifteen cities, including Amsterdam, ...
Horror in Russia under the rule of 'tsar' Vladimir Putin
The article examines Vladimir Putin's rise from a KGB spy to a dictator and the subsequent regime of oppression in Russia. It highlights the transformation of the country under his rule, referencing l...
Boniface murdered in Dokkum, site of King's Day, but also worked in Velsen to convert locals
King Willem-Alexander will celebrate his 59th birthday in Dokkum, the historical Friesland town where the English missionary Saint Boniface was killed in 754 AD. While famously associated with Dokkum,...
D-day for asylum laws: Can the cabinet still secure a majority?
The Dutch cabinet faces a crucial Senate vote on asylum legislation today, with the outcome currently uncertain. VVD and CDA are seeking support from D66 to secure a majority, as the decision may hing...
Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza
At least five Palestinians were killed following Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to reports from Palestinian authorities. The strikes represent the latest fatalities in the o...
Red Cross sees more people struggling with energy costs
The Dutch Red Cross warns that an increasing number of people are facing financial hardship due to rising energy and fuel costs. Despite government measures, the organization reports that many individ...
Japan lifts post-war restrictions on arms exports
Japan has announced the removal of decades-old restrictions on weapon exports, allowing for the sale of military equipment to friendly nations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi introduced the policy chan...
First NS train conductors start working with bodycams
The Dutch national railway (NS) has started equipping train conductors with bodycams to help de-escalate conflicts and improve safety. Approximately 3,500 employees are expected to be using the device...
Low bumblebee numbers recorded again in National Bee Count
The annual National Bee Count in the Netherlands reported a low number of bumblebees again this year. Over 2,200 participants recorded approximately 46,000 bees and other pollinators during the citize...
Documentary reveals exactly why almost all Americans love Dolly Parton
Car heavily damaged by fire in Hoofddorp
A car was severely damaged by a fire on Kelloggstraat in Hoofddorp during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility o...
The best food for King's Day and Night in central Amsterdam
The Foundling Podcast: Towel in which Lieve was found has been identified
A new lead has emerged in the search for foundling Lieve's biological family after a woman recognized the specific towel and clothing Lieve was discovered in 15 years ago. Detective Gerard van den Haa...