Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
Old biscuit factory in Haarlem becomes haunted hotel for Halloween
The former De Volharding factory in Haarlem-Noord is being transformed into the Haunted Transue Hotel from October 28 to 31. Architect Adam Transue designed the attraction using recycled materials to ...
Fierce waves and strong winds: you couldn't make kitesurf talent Alex (13) any happier
Thirteen-year-old Amsterdam resident Alex Bovenkerk is making waves as a talented young kitesurfer after only two years in the sport. Under the guidance of professional coach Gijs Wassenaar, Alex is t...
Restaurant 95 on Amstelveenseweg receives death threats over ‘From the river to the sea’ mocktail
Restaurant 95 in Amsterdam is facing intense harassment and death threats after including a mocktail named with the controversial slogan ‘From the river to the sea’ on its menu. Although the estab...
First boos at the Arena: Ajax cannot (yet) keep up with Feyenoord and PSV
Ajax has started the season poorly, falling behind rivals Feyenoord and PSV after a 1-1 draw with NEC. Trainer Míchel Sánchez acknowledged the team's struggles, stating that they must improve immedi...
You come in alone, but soon you're sitting with friends: how BuurtBuik Amsterdam-Oost brings neighbors together
BuurtBuik Amsterdam-Oost hosts weekly community dinners at the Elthetokerk, serving meals prepared from rescued food to dozens of local residents. The initiative aims to reduce food waste while combat...
Watch out for the Spanish! This walk takes you back centuries in Haarlem
Haarlem will host a StoryTrail theater walk on October 18, where storyteller Franciscus will bring local legends and history to life for participants. The tour features tales of historical figures lik...
Experts doubt effectiveness of new freelance law: 'Much remains a grey area'
The Dutch government plans to implement the Self-Employed Persons Act by 2028 to clarify the distinction between independent contractors and employees. Experts remain skeptical, however, arguing that ...
Chameleon Klaver: how the GroenLinks leader keeps reinventing himself
Jesse Klaver has maintained his position as the undisputed leader of the PRO party by consistently reinventing his political image over the past twelve years. Despite various challenges, his party cur...
Protest against genocide in Gaza on Dam Square, silent march from Amstelveld
Demonstrators are gathering in Amsterdam today for a silent march starting at the Amstelveld followed by a nationwide protest at Dam Square. The events aim to protest against the situation in Gaza and...
Ype (50) kept his homosexuality a secret for years, until that one party: 'Then all inhibitions were cast aside'
Comic creator Ype Driessen, 50, has released a book titled Vanilla, in which he openly discusses his experiences with dating on the app Grindr. After hiding his homosexuality for years, Driessen now s...
Police make potential drug discovery after accident on A9 near Badhoevedorp
A 24-year-old man was arrested following a single-vehicle accident on the A9 near Badhoevedorp after testing positive for cannabis use. Police also discovered two bags containing suspected hard drugs ...
Cat falls several meters and is trapped in cavity wall for 6 days
A cat was successfully rescued after being trapped for six days in a cavity wall following a seven-meter fall. Firefighters assisted the animal ambulance by drilling into an adjacent building, eventua...
Motorist crashes into police car and is found to be under the influence of drugs
A driver was arrested early this morning in Amsterdam after colliding with a police vehicle on the Johan Huizingalaan. Authorities confirmed the motorist was under the influence of drugs, though no in...
US to investigate TV stations that stopped covering Trump
The U.S. government is investigating major television networks for possible antitrust violations after they briefly coordinated a boycott of coverage concerning President Trump. The networks had initi...
Looking for a friendly chat? Step into the yellow square at the station on Wednesday
To promote social connection, the Week of the Chat initiative is launching in Haarlem on October 14, featuring a designated yellow zone at the train station where people can meet for casual conversati...
Investigation into dragon's blood in the gold buttons of the Palmwood Wreck?
Experts in Amsterdam are investigating 21-karat gold buttons recovered from the seventeenth-century Palmhoutwrak shipwreck to determine if they contain rare dragon blood resin. This research aims to r...
The Greenhouse | Don't be scared by 'complicated' new grid tariffs
The Netherlands will introduce a new electricity grid tariff system by 2029 that charges consumers based on their actual usage and timing rather than a flat fee. This reform aims to incentivize lower ...
Ajax wins only 1 of 5 home games. That is not enough for a serious title contender
Ajax is currently underperforming in home matches, having won only one of their first five games at the Johan Cruijff Arena this season. The team is struggling with squad integration due to late arriv...
More litter on the streets? No, says waste expert, it just seems that way: 'We no longer remember how it used to be'
Expert Dirk Groot claims that the perception of increased street litter in Amsterdam is inaccurate despite common blame directed at deposit schemes. He argues that our memory of past cleanliness level...
German nitrogen rules much more lenient than ours, but we cannot adopt them
Germany uses a much higher nitrogen threshold for construction permits compared to the strict 0.005 mole limit enforced in the Netherlands. Although this appears to offer a solution to the Dutch nitro...